Creatine HCl is a form of creatine bound to hydrochloric acid, and it is this bond that gives it significantly higher solubility than standard creatine monohydrate. The capsule form also makes taking it as convenient as possible. No mixing, measuring or dissolving in water - simply swallow the capsules, in the comfort of your home, on your way to training, to work or on holiday.

Creatine itself is backed by more than 680 peer-reviewed clinical studies, making it the most researched substance in sports nutrition. Its role is clear: it increases physical performance when your body moves from one short, intense set to the next. And because we know that promises of quality are not enough, we had the quality of this specific product tested by an independent accredited laboratory.

There are two sides to this question. The first is convenience: capsules eliminate both mixing and the distinctive taste of creatine in water. There is no loose powder to spill in your bag and no scoop to carry around. Simply take the capsules anywhere — when travelling, to work or to training - and take your dose in seconds, accurately and conveniently, wherever you are.

The second concerns the ingredient itself. Creatine bound to hydrochloric acid dissolves significantly better than standard monohydrate, which in practice means less undissolved residue and for some people, greater digestive comfort too. We also use a plant-based (HPMC) capsule without gelatine, making the product suitable for vegans and vegetarians without compromise.

Creatine is a substance that your body naturally produces and stores in the muscles as phosphocreatine - an immediate source of energy for the first 10-15 seconds of each intense set. Supplementation can increase these stores by 20-40 %,¹ and most people notice what happens next gradually, in several stages.

During the first week or two, your muscles begin to retain water within their cells, rather than under the skin, and you may look fuller and gain a kilo or two on the scales. This is a completely normal and desirable part of the process, not a sign that something is wrong. Around the second and third weeks, the effect usually becomes apparent where you most expect it — your final set feels a little easier and you manage one or two extra repetitions on squats, deadlifts or bench presses.⁴ After the fourth week, your muscles are fully saturated and recovery between sets and individual training sessions becomes noticeably faster.

Creatine is backed by more than 680 peer-reviewed clinical studies, and this extensive body of evidence is why the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) describes it as the most effective ergogenic supplement available to athletes today.¹ The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has also officially confirmed this effect - at a daily intake of 3 g, creatine has been shown to increase physical performance during repeated short bursts of high-intensity exercise.²

We go beyond promises when it comes to quality. We had a sample independently tested at Labor Dr. Scheller, an accredited German laboratory (DAkkS accreditation), in two areas: heavy metals and microbiology. The results are clear - lead, cadmium and mercury levels are well below the EU legal limits under Regulation 2023/915,⁶ and the microbiological results were equally reassuring: yeasts, moulds and coliform bacteria remained below the limit of quantification, and the test for salmonella was negative.⁶ The product therefore meets the requirements of EU Regulation 2023/915 for maximum heavy metal levels, and the microbiological results are satisfactory. The creatine HCl content is stated according to the manufacturer's label - our independent testing verified the product's purity and safety.