NutriStart Naturally Creatine HCL - Creatine hydrochloride (HCL) has specific advantages over creatine monohydrate, the most commonly used form of creatine.

Advantages of Creatine HCL:

• Less Bloating and Water Retention: Creatine HCL is molecularly bound with hydrochloric acid, making it about 40 times more water-soluble than monohydrate. Because it dissolves completely and requires less liquid to digest, it is less likely to cause puffy "water weight" look or stomach distress. 
• Smaller Required Doses: Due to enhanced absorption, you only need about 1.5 to 2 g of HCL to achieve the same effects as a 3 to 5 g serving of monohydrate.
• No Loading Phase Required: While monohydrate is often taken with an initial "loading phase" (e.g., 20 g per day for a week) to saturate your muscles, HCL bypasses this and can be taken at a maintenance dose from day one