With this product, 2 capsules daily deliver 1500 mg of creatine hydrochloride, which, taking into account the approximately 78% purity of the salt, amounts to only around 1.2 g of elemental creatine per day (Kreider, Jäger, Purpura, 2022). The clinically established maintenance dose for noticeable effects on strength and performance is 3-5 g of elemental creatine per day (Kreider et al., 2017), so this dose is considerably below the recommended range. Direct comparisons have not shown that a lower dose of the HCl form works equivalently to a higher dose of monohydrate (Eghbali et al., 2025). If your goal is a noticeable change in strength, it makes sense to consult about a possible higher daily intake.

Yes, this is one of the main advantages of this product within the group of creatine HCl products we compare - the capsule is made from plant-based ingredients, and the anti-caking agent is magnesium salts of fatty acids of plant origin, making it suitable for both vegans and vegetarians. Creatine itself (regardless of the salt form) is not in conflict with a vegan or vegetarian diet. Just pay attention to the allergen note - the product may contain traces of nuts, barley, wheat, fish, milk or soy, which is important if you have any of these sensitivities.

In the available data on this product, there is no publicly published independent laboratory report, which is not negligible in this supplement category - analyses of creatine products on the market have in the past detected traces of organic contaminants and heavy metals, especially in cheaper, less controlled raw material sources (Tubaro et al., 2011). This doesn't necessarily mean the product is of lower quality, as manufacturers often carry out internal GMP/ISO controls, which, however, are not as verifiable as a publicly published, batch-specific report. If independent testing is an important criterion for you, we recommend asking the brand for a possible certificate of analysis (COA).

The manufacturer itself states on the product that it is not suitable for persons under 18 years of age, which is also in line with AdvancedU's internal, conservative stance - due to the lack of long-term pediatric safety data on creatine (in any form, including HCl), we do not recommend its use for adolescents and athletes under 18. In healthy adults, the safety profile of creatine is otherwise very favorable, and an extensive analysis of clinical studies found no significant difference in the incidence of adverse effects compared to placebo (Gil et al., 2025), but this does not automatically apply to a younger population, where an adequate research basis is lacking.