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Creatine
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Typical dose
Manufacturer often recommends 1-2 grams per day,...
About this supplement
Buffered Creatine, commonly marketed as Kre-Alkalyn, is a patented form of creatine monohydrate that has been pH-buffered to a higher alkaline level (typically pH 12). This formulation is designed to increase stability in solution and improve gastrointestinal tolerance by reducing the conversion of creatine to creatinine (a waste product) in acidic environments like the stomach. Unlike standard creatine monohydrate, which can degrade in liquid, buffered creatine is claimed to be more stable and require lower doses due to higher claimed absorption efficiency. It is a dietary supplement primarily used to enhance athletic performance and muscle building.
How much to take
- Typical amount
- Manufacturer often recommends 1-2 grams per day, significantly lower than the 3-5 grams daily typical for creatine monohydrate loading/maintenance.
- Suggested range
- 1-2 g daily
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Other forms of Creatine
Compare absorption and active amounts with sibling forms:
Creatine
Creatine alpha-aminobutyrate
Creatine alpha-ketoglutarate
Creatine beta-hydroxybutyrate
Creatine Ethyl Ester
Less stable and less effective than creatine monohydrate; rapidly converts to cr...
Creatine gluconate
Creatine glutamine
Creatine HCL
Creatine Hydrochloride (Creatine HCl)
More soluble form of creatine; often used for improved absorption.
Creatine isoleucine
Creatine leucinate
Creatine leucine
Creatine Magnesium Chelate
Chelated form for enhanced absorption; combines creatine with magnesium.
Creatine Malate
Creatine Monohydrate
Creatine Monohydrate
Creatine nitrate
Creatine Orotate
Creatine phosphate
Creatine Pyruvate
Creatine valine
Creatine-leucine
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Chemical ID (CAS)
57-00-1 (for creatine)
Formula
C4H9N3O2 (creatine base)
Physical properties
Typically a fine, white to off-white crystalline powder. More soluble and stable in neutral to alkaline solutions compared to standard creatine monohydrate. Hygroscopic (can absorb moisture).
How it’s made
Produced by reacting creatine monohydrate with alkaline buffering agents (such as magnesium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, or potassium bicarbonate) to raise the pH to approximately 12. This patented process (Kre-Alkalyn) is designed to stabilize the creatine molecule.