GummyTalk Forum

Hey everyone, stumbled on this study (PMID: 12345678) about creatine absorption in gummy form vs powder. Claims gummies have 85% bioavailability compared to 95% for powder. Article was on a supplement news site. What do you think - is this legit science or just something pushed by gummy companies? I've been taking creatine powder for years but my kids want gummies now...

Oh man, this takes me back! I remember when creatine first hit the scene in the 90s - it was all about that gritty powder you'd mix into juice. Tasted awful but we swore by it. These gummy studies always make me skeptical. Back in my blogging days, I saw so many 'sponsored' studies that magically favored whatever product was funding the research. Check who funded that study, OP. If it's a gummy manufacturer, huge red flag!

Currently typing this from a Bali co-working space with my creatine gummies next to my laptop lol. I've been using them for 6 months since they're so travel-friendly. That 85% number seems plausible? But Sam's right about checking funding. The supplement industry is wild. Personally I notice similar pumps in the gym with gummies vs when I used powder. But I'm not doing blood tests to confirm absorption rates haha.

Biohacker here. I've deep-dived the pharmacokinetics. Most studies use creatine monohydrate - gummies often use creatine HCl or other forms. That 10% difference could be formulation, not delivery method. Also, what's the sugar content? Many gummies use glucose syrup which might actually enhance creatine uptake via insulin response. Need to see the full methodology. OP, can you link the actual study, not just the news article? The devil's in the details.