Creatine Monohydrate has been proven through decades of research to enhance strength, endurance, and athletic performance. However some athletes have noted side effects including nausea, stomach cramps, bloating, and a host of other unwanted reactions. What wasn't realized until recently is that these side effects are actually caused by creatinine, and not Creatine. Kre-AlkalynŽ is Creatine which is 100% stable and will not break down into Creatinine. This allows the Creatine to be absorbed more efficiently into the bloodstream. Kre-AlkalynŽ allows athletes to use smaller serving sizes while experiencing even more explosive results. Kre-AlkalynŽ has been referred to as a new form of Creatine. However, it is actually the best form of Creatine (Creatine Monohydrate) that has been fully stabilized. It is a new technology altogether: 100% stable Creatine. Kre-AlkalynŽ is processed at a higher pH level than regular Creatine Monohydrate. On June 4, 2002 Kre-AlkalynŽ was awarded official U.S. Patent #6,399,661. The patent discusses an oral Creatine supplement and the method of manufacturing this supplement, which includes mixing an alkaline powder with a powdered Creatine until the pH of the mixture is in the range between 7-14. The research behind Kre-AlkalynŽ's patent shows that Creatine's speed of conversion to creatinine is directly related to the pH of the liquid used for mixing-the lower the pH, the faster it converts. Conversion of Creatine into the waste product creatinine can be halted by pH level alteration during the manufacturing process. Kre-AlkalynŽ has a pH above 12 because its molecules are synthesized with "buffering" agents using a patented manufacturing process. As a result, it remains completely stable and reaches muscle cells at full strength. This helps the body absorb more Creatine, thus lowering the serving size required for beneficial results. Preliminary feedback for Kre-AlkalynŽ has been positive. Many athletes report a decrease in water retention and the elimination of bloating. Many athletes also report immediate results even with the elimination of the "loading" phase normally followed for regular Creatine Monohydrate. Research has shown a dramatic increase in Creatine Phosphate concentration when supplementing with 1.5g of Kre-AlkalynŽ daily for 2 or more days. Kre-AlkalynŽ also buffers lactic acid. Accumulation of metabolic acid (H+) is recognized as a rate-limiting factor in exercise. Kre-AlkalynŽ's patented buffer system immediately neutralizes the acid in the stomach, protecting the buffered Creatine from creatinine conversion. The acidity is reduced and Kre-AlkalynŽ is ready for absorption. After entering the small intestine, bicarbonate ions are secreted to further alkalinize the Kre-AlkalynŽ for absorption into the blood stream. Kre-AlkalynŽ's buffering effect assists in sparing the body's natural bicarbonate stores, prolonging muscular performance and delaying the onset of fatigue. |