5% Nutrition's CreaTEN 10-in-1 Formula

1. Creatine Anhydrous – Creatine Monohydrate with all the moisture removed, thereby creating a highly concentrated Creatine.
2. Tri-Creatine Malate – Combines Creatine and a salt of Malic Acid, which plays a role in the Krebs (Citric Acid) Cycle. This version upregulates numerous portions of the body's energy cycles, resulting in increased muscular strength, energy, and endurance coupled with better absorption and reduced bloating.
3. Creatine Monohydrate – The most studied form, we use Micronized Creatine particles for easier mixing and absorption.
4. Tri-Creatine Citrate - Like Creatine Citrate, this is Creatine attached to Citric Acid. In this case, there are three Creatine molecules. Similar to the Malic Acid version, this improves absorption and a host of cellular energy processes.
5. Creatine Citrate – This version bonds a single Creatine molecule with Citric Acid, another component of the body’s energy system that helps deliver increased strength and power.
6. Creatine Pyruvate – Creatine bonded to Pyruvic Acid. Clinical trials show a significant effect on power in high intensity exercise, with an increase in force and endurance during all intervals.
7. Creatine Ethyl Ester HCl – This is one of the first versions of Creatine that targeted the absorption problems associated with the original Monohydrate version and has since become one of the most popular forms of Creatine on the market.
8. Creatine AKG – Attaches Creatine to an Alpha-Ketoglutarate molecule, a Krebs cycle intermediary which readily enters muscle cells, carrying Creatine with it. The rapid uptake and concentration stimulates an extended anabolic response that's triggered through exercise.
9. Creatine Gluconate – Back in the olden days when Creatine was a new supplement, it was suggested to take it with fruit juice to enhance uptake. This version targets that idea by attaching Creatine to oxidated glucose, gluconic acid, increasing its solubility and absorption.
10. Creatine Phosphate - Phosphocreatine is the source of ultrarapid phosphorylation of ADP to ATP, providing THE quickest energy replenishment during times of acute energy need.

CREATEN INGREDIENT BREAKDOWN

BioPerine Black Pepper - This has become a supplement standard due to its ability to improve the absorption potential of most of the nutrients it's paired with.

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