Certification status
Informed Sport
EFX Sports Kre-Alkalyn EFX (Capsules)
EFX Sports Kre-Alkalyn EFX is a pH-buffered creatine sold as capsules. The brand claims the buffering keeps creatine stable through stomach acid and so reduces the bloating some users report from monohydrate. Informed Sport certified against the WADA banned-substance list. Listed at Amazon UK (£37.96) and Dolphin Fitness (£36.99) — pricing is similar across both retailers.
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Why this certification matters
- Informed Sport
- Informed Sport certification is especially relevant for athletes in tested sports because products are batch-tested for substances prohibited in sport.
Frequently asked questions
- What is 'buffered' creatine and is it better than monohydrate?
- Kre-Alkalyn is creatine monohydrate processed at higher pH, intended to reduce conversion to creatinine in the stomach. Independent research has not consistently shown a performance benefit over plain monohydrate, though some users report less bloating.
- Why is Kre-Alkalyn dosed at a lower mg than regular creatine?
- EFX claims the buffering improves absorption, allowing a smaller dose (often 1.5 g) to match a 5 g monohydrate dose. The clinical evidence for this dose equivalence is limited, so most users still target 3–5 g of total creatine per day.
- Is this product third-party tested?
- Yes. It carries Informed Sport certification, meaning batches are independently screened by LGC Sport Science against the WADA banned-substance list.
- How should I take Kre-Alkalyn EFX capsules?
- Follow the dosage on the tub label, typically 1–3 capsules pre-workout. Unlike monohydrate, the brand does not recommend a loading phase.
- Is Kre-Alkalyn suitable for vegetarians?
- The creatine itself is synthetically produced, but the capsule shell may contain gelatin. Check the EFX Sports label for the current ingredient list.
