Kre-Alkalyn
Kre-Alkalyn is a form of creatine, also known as buffered creatine, that has been developed to enhance creatine uptake in muscles and cause fewer mild side effects than creatine monohydrate. It is a pH-corrected form of creatine that was created to address the negative side effects associated with ordinary creatine monohydrate, specifically the conversion of creatine to the toxic by-product creatinine.
Here are some benefits of Kre-Alkalyn:
- Increased strength: Kre-Alkalyn has been found to give similar strength gains to creatine monohydrate.
- Increased power output: Kre-Alkalyn can help improve power output during bouts of exercise, which can translate to more muscle growth.
- Increased peak performance: Kre-Alkalyn can help improve peak performance during exercise.
- Building lean muscle mass: Both Kre-Alkalyn and creatine monohydrate benefit building lean muscle mass.
There have been several studies conducted to assess the ability of Kre-Alkalyn to increase fitness level, endurance, and physical well-being in trained athletes. One study found that Kre-Alkalyn did not promote greater changes in muscle creatine content, body composition, or training adaptations than creatine monohydrate. Another study found that ingestion of Kre-Alkalyn led to increased feelings of well-being, endurance, and energy level in athletes over a 30-day period. However, there are no peer-reviewed articles cited in the National Library of Medicine’s PubMed related to “Kre-Alkalyn” or “buffered creatine” from the manufacturer’s website.
The recommended dosage for Kre-Alkalyn is to consume 2 capsules (at a 1.5g serving of creatine monohydrate per 2 capsules) before exercise and 2 capsules immediately after exercise. The dosage for the first 28 days is 1.5g followed by maintenance dosage.
There are no known potential side effects of Kre-Alkalyn. However, supplementing with creatine in general has been shown to have few mild side effects such as gastrointestinal distress and muscle cramps.
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