Kre-Alkalyn Hardcore
Goals
$23.99 $0.59 per serving
Product analysis
Kre-Alkalyn Hardcore combines creatine with caffeine and several related ingredients. Creatine and theobromine offer favorable value, although the ingredient forms are not specified for precise comparison.
AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works
Nutrient Quality20
The ingredient forms are not specified. Their names alone do not establish a form-quality advantage.
Ingredient Transparency63
Ingredient amounts are clearly listed, helping you compare servings. Ingredient forms are not specified, making exact comparisons harder.
Value For Money80
Creatine and theobromine offer favorable value, while caffeine offers reasonable value. Value for green coffee remains uncertain.
Customer Satisfaction77
Customer feedback is generally positive. The number of reviews gives more context to satisfaction but does not establish effectiveness or safety.
Product Focus45
The combination spans several goals, with only limited support for the expected benefits. None of the included ingredients is confirmed to be unnecessary.
- Format
Capsule - Container
- 120 Capsule(s)
- Per serving
- $0.59
- Customer rating
- 4.6 · 810 ratings
Goals
Impact
Moderate effect
Creatine · 2000 mgCaffeine · 180 mg
Impact
Lower effect
Creatine · 2000 mgCaffeine · 180 mg
Impact
Lower effect
Creatine · 2000 mgCaffeine · 180 mg
Impact
Lower effect
Caffeine · 180 mgCreatine · 2000 mg
Impact
Moderate effect
Creatine · 2000 mgCaffeine · 180 mg
Theobromine Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Impact
Lower effect
Creatine · 2000 mgCaffeine · 180 mg
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Kre-Alkalyn | 2000 mg | |
Caffeine Anhydrous | 180 mg | |
Green Coffee Extract | 120 mg | |
Theobromine | 100 mg | |
Razberi-K | 25 mg |
Theobromine · 100 mg OverallScore96
The selected serving contains 100 mg of theobromine. The cost per serving is low. The theobromine amount is specified, though its source and form are unclear. The capsule is made of gelatin.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability91
The theobromine amount is specified, though its source and form are unclear. The capsule is made of gelatin.
Theobromine Purity and Standardization
The theobromine amount is specified, though its source and form are unclear.
Excipient Profile and Clean Label
The capsule is made of gelatin.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
The selected serving contains 100 mg of theobromine.
Theobromine Dosage Efficacy and Safety
The selected serving contains 100 mg of theobromine.
Labeling Transparency and Disclosure
The selected serving contains 100 mg of theobromine.
Value100
The cost per serving is low.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is low.
Caffeine · 180 mg OverallScore65
A serving provides 264 mg of caffeine at a midrange cost per serving. That is a strong amount per serving. The caffeine source details are unclear.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability40
The caffeine source details are unclear.
Advanced Bioavailability and Release Profiles
The caffeine source details are unclear.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency92
The caffeine amount is 264 mg per serving. That is a strong amount per serving. No listed secondary stimulants appear in the ingredient panel.
Caffeine Dose Transparency
The caffeine amount is stated as 264 mg per serving.
Dosage Efficacy and Safety Margin
The caffeine amount is 264 mg per serving. That is a strong amount per serving.
Secondary Stimulant Disclosure and Risk
No listed secondary stimulants appear in the ingredient panel.
Value60
The cost per serving is midrange.
Price Per Serving vs. Collection Median
The cost per serving is midrange.
Creatine · 2000 mg OverallScore76
Each serving provides 2000 mg of Kre-Alkalyn buffered creatine; the estimated cost for a comparable amount is moderate. The amount is stated, but a manufacturing or third-party certification claim is not available.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability74
The product uses Kre-Alkalyn buffered creatine. An additive of concern is noted, though its identity is not specified in the available details.
Creatine Form & Evidence Base
The named form is Kre-Alkalyn buffered creatine.
Additive Quality
An additive of concern is noted, though its identity is not specified in the available details.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency76
Each serving provides 2000 mg of creatine, the stated amount. The amount is stated, but a manufacturing or third-party certification claim is not available.
Clinical Dosage Adequacy
Each serving provides 2000 mg of creatine, the stated amount.
Label Transparency & Third-Party Testing
The amount is stated, but a manufacturing or third-party certification claim is not available.
Value80
The estimated cost for a comparable amount of creatine is moderate.
Price per Effective Dose
The estimated cost for a comparable amount of creatine is moderate.
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- Cognitive and mood improvements of caffeine in habitual consumers and habitual non-consumers of caffeine.
- Caffeine-containing energy drink improves physical performance of elite rugby players during a simulated match.
- Differential cognitive effects of energy drink ingredients: caffeine, taurine, and glucose.
- Does Single or Combined Caffeine and Taurine Supplementation Improve Athletic and Cognitive Performance without Affecting Fatigue Level in Elite Boxers? A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study.
- Trait Energy and Fatigue Modify the Effects of Caffeine on Mood, Cognitive and Fine-Motor Task Performance: A Post-Hoc Study.
- Synergistic effects of creatine, carbs, protein on repeated sprint performance.
- The Effects of Creatine Monohydrate Supplementation on Recovery from Eccentric Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial Considering Sex and Age Differences.
- The Effect of Prior Creatine Intake for 28 Days on Accelerated Recovery from Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
- Creatine supplementation attenuates the rate of fatigue development during intermittent isometric exercise performed above end-test torque.
- The effect of continuous low dose creatine supplementation on force, power, and total work.
- Sleep symptoms associated with intake of specific dietary nutrients.
- Effect of caffeine ingestion on cycling performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Effects of Caffeine Intake on Endurance Running Performance and Time to Exhaustion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
- Acute Effects of Caffeine Supplementation on Movement Velocity in Resistance Exercise: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
- Sex Differences in the Ergogenic Response of Acute Caffeine Intake on Muscular Strength, Power and Endurance Performance in Resistance-Trained Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
- Can I Have My Coffee and Drink It? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis to Determine Whether Habitual Caffeine Consumption Affects the Ergogenic Effect of Caffeine.
- Creatine in combination with resistance training and improvement in muscle strength: evaluation of a health claim pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
- Effect of creatine and weight training on muscle creatine and performance in vegetarians.
- Long-term creatine intake is beneficial to muscle performance during resistance training.
- Effects of Combined Versus Single Supplementation of Creatine, Beta-Alanine, and L-Citrulline During Short Sprint Interval Training on Basketball Players' Performance: A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial.