Con-Cret - Creatine HCL Gummies - 60 Gummies Berry Zing (Strawberry Lemonade)

CON-CRET Creatine HCl Gummies are a 3-gummy daily creatine supplement delivering 750mg of CON-CRET's patented Creatine Hydrochloride per serving — 250mg per individual gummy — in a Sour Berry Zing chewable format that requires no water, no scooping, no mixing, and no blender. CON-CRET is the original and most established Creatine HCl brand, backed by 8 US Patents and built on the Micro-Dosing principle: because Creatine HCl is significantly more soluble than Creatine Monohydrate, a smaller gram dose achieves equivalent creatine saturation without the loading protocols, water requirements, bloating, and GI distress that higher-dose monohydrate supplementation can produce. No loading phase. No cycling required. Take 3 gummies daily — with or without food. 60 gummies per container / 20 servings. Sour Berry Zing flavor. Made in the USA. Complies with all drug and doping control standards — permissible for college student-athletes. Store in a cool, dry place; avoid excessive heat. Not for persons under 18.†

Supplement Facts — CON-CRET Creatine HCl Gummies (Per 3 Gummies / 1 Serving / 20 Servings)

• Creatine HCl (CON-CRET Patented Creatine Hydrochloride) — 750mg
• 250mg Creatine HCl per individual gummy
• ~25 calories per 3-gummy serving

Other Ingredients

Maltitol Syrup, Isomalt, Xylitol, Water, Sugar, Maltodextrin; Contains less than 2%: Sodium Citrate, Agar, Tapioca Starch, Natural Flavors, Monk Fruit Extract, Purple Carrot Extract (for Color), Locust Bean Gum

• Flavor: Sour Berry Zing
• 60 gummies / 20 three-gummy servings per container
• No loading phase required. No cycling required.
• Take with or without food.
• Made in the USA
• Not gluten-free
• Complies with all drug and doping control standards — permissible for college student-athletes
• Not for persons under 18 years of age
• Warm weather advisory: product may arrive melted in high temperatures. Store in a cool, dry place and avoid excessive heat.

Creatine HCl vs. Creatine Monohydrate — What the Difference Actually Means

The Chemistry

Creatine Monohydrate is creatine bound to a single water molecule — the form in which the majority of the published creatine research has been conducted. It is the most studied, cheapest to produce, and most widely sold form of creatine. Creatine Hydrochloride (HCl) is creatine bound to hydrochloric acid — a salt form that dramatically alters the compound's solubility profile. CON-CRET claims their Creatine HCl is approximately 59 times more soluble in water than Creatine Monohydrate. Solubility matters for oral supplementation because a compound that dissolves more completely in the GI environment is exposed to intestinal absorption surfaces in a more bioavailable state — less of the dose passes through unabsorbed and more reaches the bloodstream.†

The Micro-Dosing Principle

Standard Creatine Monohydrate dosing protocols call for 3-5 grams per day during the maintenance phase, with some protocols using a loading phase of 20 grams per day for 5-7 days to saturate muscle creatine stores more rapidly. At 5g per serving, these are large doses — and the GI side effects of Creatine Monohydrate (bloating, water retention, stomach discomfort, cramps) are primarily dose-dependent consequences of the large gram quantities required and the lower solubility that leaves incompletely dissolved creatine in the GI tract.†

CON-CRET's Micro-Dosing approach uses 750mg per serving — approximately 1/6 to 1/7 the dose of a standard monohydrate serving — based on the premise that the superior solubility and bioavailability of Creatine HCl makes a lower absolute gram dose functionally equivalent to a higher monohydrate dose. The brand's body-weight dosing guideline scales this further: approximately 750mg per 100 pounds of body weight, meaning a 150lb person takes 1 serving (3 gummies), a 200lb person takes 1-2 servings, and so on. This weight-based micro-dosing produces lower absolute gram intake than monohydrate protocols, which CON-CRET and users report eliminates the bloating, water retention, and GI discomfort associated with monohydrate's higher-dose requirements.†

The Research — Honest Context

CON-CRET's bioavailability claim is supported by a human study presented at the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) Conference in June 2009 — conducted with two universities and measuring blood plasma creatine levels after oral dosing — which showed up to 70% higher plasma creatine concentration with CON-CRET compared to Creatine Monohydrate. This study supports the superior absorption claim in terms of plasma uptake.†

Important context: this study was authored in part by the co-inventor of Creatine HCl and was presented at a conference rather than published in a peer-reviewed journal. Independent sports nutrition researchers have noted that higher plasma creatine (creatine in the bloodstream) does not necessarily indicate more creatine reaching muscle tissue — it could reflect that more creatine remains in circulation before excretion, which is a different outcome from the desired endpoint of intramuscular creatine saturation. The broad body of creatine efficacy research that has established creatine's well-documented performance benefits was conducted with Creatine Monohydrate. For users who currently tolerate Creatine Monohydrate without GI issues, monohydrate remains the most evidence-backed option. For users who experience GI discomfort, bloating, or water retention with monohydrate, CON-CRET Creatine HCl is a well-reasoned alternative with compelling user reports and a plausible bioavailability mechanism.†

Why Gummies vs. Powder or Capsules

CON-CRET already offers their Creatine HCl in powder form (NSF Certified for Sport) and capsules (also NSF Certified for Sport). The gummies format serves a distinct use case — and it is genuinely different from the powder and capsule options in ways that matter for specific users.†

The fundamental advantage of the gummy format is zero preparation barrier. Creatine Monohydrate powder requires mixing in water — and requires a meaningful amount of water (8-16oz) to dissolve adequately and reduce GI discomfort. Capsules require swallowing. Gummies require neither: open the container, chew three gummies, done. For users whose compliance with daily creatine supplementation has historically been poor (forgetting to mix, running out of water, not wanting to carry a tub to work), the gummy format converts a supplement regimen step into a habitual behavior that feels like eating a piece of candy.†

The Creatine HCl advantage in the gummy format is particularly meaningful compared to Creatine Monohydrate gummies — of which there are several competing products on the market. Creatine Monohydrate gummies face a formulation challenge: because effective monohydrate dosing requires 3-5 grams, getting a full dose into a palatable, reasonably-sized gummy requires either a very large gummy, a very large number of gummies, or an under-dosed serving. Creatine HCl's micro-dosing at 750mg allows three gummies to constitute a full claimed-effective dose — a format-appropriate quantity that compares favorably to competitors.†

The Broader Benefits of Creatine — Beyond the Gym

Creatine's reputation is built on decades of resistance training and exercise performance research — but the research base for creatine has expanded significantly over the past decade to document meaningful benefits well outside the gym context. Creatine's role in cellular energy production is universal — not limited to skeletal muscle. The brain contains approximately 5% of the body's creatine stores, and brain creatine levels influence cognitive performance, processing speed, and resilience under stress.†

Published research documents creatine supplementation's effects on cognitive function — particularly working memory and processing speed under sleep deprivation or mental fatigue conditions. Research in aging populations has shown creatine supplementation supports muscle mass preservation, bone density maintenance, and functional performance in older adults — benefits that accrue outside the gym and extend creatine's relevance beyond competitive athletes and gym-goers to anyone interested in long-term health, cognitive maintenance, and active aging. CON-CRET positions their gummies accordingly — "Muscle, Cognitive, Cellular Energy Support" reflects this broader research landscape, and the accessible gummy format makes daily creatine habitual for users who would not otherwise use a powder or capsule.†

Frequently Asked Questions About CON-CRET Creatine HCl Gummies

1. Do I need to load with CON-CRET Creatine HCl Gummies?
   No. CON-CRET explicitly states that no loading phase is required with Creatine HCl — the superior solubility and bioavailability means that daily consistent use at the micro-dose builds creatine saturation without the 5-7 day, 20g/day loading protocol used with Creatine Monohydrate. Most users report noticing effects within 1-3 workouts of starting CON-CRET. For users switching from Creatine Monohydrate who are already creatine-saturated, the transition to CON-CRET Gummies can be made directly without a washout period.†
2. Why do these gummies contain sugar alcohols (Maltitol, Xylitol, Isomalt)?
   Sugar alcohols are the standard gummy confectionery base in functional supplement gummies — they provide the chewable texture, sweetness, and moisture content of a gummy without the caloric and glycemic load of sugar-only formulations. Maltitol Syrup provides the primary gummy structure; Isomalt and Xylitol provide additional sweetness. The tradeoff: sugar alcohols can cause GI discomfort (gas, bloating, loose stools) in some individuals at higher quantities. At 3 gummies per serving, the sugar alcohol content is relatively modest — but users with sensitive GI systems or known sugar alcohol intolerance should start with 1-2 gummies to assess tolerance before taking the full 3-gummy serving.†
3. Can I take CON-CRET Creatine HCl Gummies alongside Ghost Size, NutraBio Creatine, or another creatine product?
   CON-CRET specifically advises against stacking with other creatine-based products. If you are already taking Ghost Size V3 (which contains 5g of Creapure Creatine Monohydrate), adding CON-CRET Gummies on top creates a multi-form creatine stack where the total daily creatine intake from both products needs to be tracked. CON-CRET stacks cleanly with all non-creatine supplements — pre-workouts, protein, BCAAs, EAAs, vitamins, and other performance compounds — without any known interactions.†
4. What is the warm weather melting advisory about?
   Gummies are a heat-sensitive format — the gummy matrix (primarily Maltitol Syrup and Isomalt) can soften and fuse together when exposed to temperatures above approximately 80-85°F during shipping. CON-CRET warns that products ordered during warmer months may arrive fused or melted. This does not affect the potency or safety of the product — refrigerating the melted gummies for 30-60 minutes typically restores their shape and separability. If a shipment arrives in an unusable state, CON-CRET customer service can assist. At Get Yok'd, in-store purchase eliminates the shipping temperature exposure risk entirely.†

How to Take CON-CRET Creatine HCl Gummies

Take 3 gummies per day for general fitness and daily wellness support. For intense exercise, the body-weight Micro-Dosing guideline is approximately 750mg (1 serving / 3 gummies) per 100 pounds of body weight. Do not exceed 5 servings (15 gummies) per day. Can be taken with or without food. No loading phase required. No cycling required. Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid excessive heat — warm weather melt advisory applies. Not for persons under 18 years of age.†

Why Buy at Get Yok'd

• Real-time inventory across all five Southern California stores
• Available in Burbank, Glendale, Glendale Galleria, Pasadena, and North Hollywood
• Authorized retailer of CON-CRET
• In-store purchase eliminates shipping heat exposure risk
• One of the best loyalty programs in the supplement industry — earn rewards on every purchase
• Owned and operated by fitness enthusiasts who actually use what we sell

Who Should Not Take CON-CRET Creatine HCl Gummies

• Not for persons under 18 years of age
• Not for pregnant or nursing women
• Not for individuals with chronic kidney or renal disease without physician guidance — creatine supplementation increases creatinine excretion and may complicate kidney function monitoring
• Consult a physician before use if taking any prescription medications
• Contains Sugar Alcohols (Maltitol, Xylitol, Isomalt) — may cause GI discomfort in individuals sensitive to sugar alcohols; start with a smaller dose to assess tolerance
• Not gluten-free — not appropriate for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity
• Do not stack with other creatine-based products without accounting for total daily creatine intake
• Keep out of reach of children

†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.