BulkSupplements.com Creatine HCL Review

Buyers are split on this powder. Many say it works well and is clean and pure, but the strong, unpleasant taste and smell are the most common complaint, and a few say it did nothing for them. **What buyers say it did for them:** Several people report good results without the side effects they link to monohydrate. One says it "does not bloat or cause water retention like the monohydrate type," and another calls it a "Very effective product" that mixes well and needs no loading phase. Others mention that it mixes in without clumps or sand at the bottom of the cup. One buyer rated it "Tastes awful, works pretty good!" Some reviews are short praise only, such as "Great product will recommend." One buyer in his sixties is trying it to hold on to muscle mass and has no results to report yet. Another has used it for only a week and cannot comment on results. **What they complain about:** Taste and smell dominate. A few reviews also question whether it works at all. One long-time monohydrate user says it "doesn't work even in larger than recommended servings" and advises sticking with monohydrate. One reviewer says it "Smells horrible bad quality," and another says it is "Soaked in ethyl alcohol" (neither gives further detail). One buyer says it was not what they expected and the bag was small. One review notes that the regular HCL has been sold out for half a year, so the buyer settled for this one. **Taste, smell, and form:** This is the main sticking point, even among happy buyers. Reviewers describe the taste as "strong and a bit chemically," "extremely salty," "Bitter," and "Taste like poison." One person had to throw out a coffee they had mixed it into. Those who like the product explain it as the result of having no sweeteners or additives. Tips from buyers include mixing it into a flavored drink or, as one suggests, mixing it with water and using that to chase a dry scoop of pre-workout. One buyer notes it is a powder that dissolves well rather than settling. **Value for money:** Comments are few. One loyal customer says "prices per gram are comparable," that orders arrive fast, and that they trust the quality. Another says monohydrate from the same company is cheaper. One buyer was surprised by how small the bag was. **Who it seems to suit and who it did not:** It seems to suit people who want a no-additive creatine, have had bloating, cramps, or water retention with monohydrate, and can put up with a harsh taste, perhaps by masking it in a strong drink. It did not suit people who are sensitive to taste or smell, those who want a sweetened or flavored product, or those who already get good results from monohydrate and found no benefit here. Buyers who expected a larger bag were also disappointed. Reviews of other forms of the product were not part of this summary; only the powder is covered.