JJ Virgin4x NYTimes Best Selling Author, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Fitness Hall of Famer

New Form Of Creatine !

10 Jun 2026 · 1 min

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In this short segment from JJ Virgin’s YouTube video “New Form Of Creatine !”, the host addresses common complaints about creatine monohydrate, especially gastrointestinal (GI) distress and bloating reported by women. Citing a recent study where 81% of female participants experienced such side effects, Virgin acknowledges that while monohydrate is the most researched form, newer formulations exist. She recommends switching to creatine hydrochloride (HCl), describing it as more bioavailable, highly soluble, and free of the GI issues and excess extracellular fluid associated with monohydrate. The segment serves as a practical recommendation for viewers struggling with monohydrate’s side effects.

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The truth about creatine. Everybody's talking about creatine on social and saying to take it, but you're having issues.
Oh my gosh, thank you for pointing this out. If you've been being bothered by creatine on your stomach, and by the way, women, 81% of women in a recent study showed that they either felt like they got bloated or GI issues when they took monohydrate. I know, I know, I know it's the most researched, but I'm not still using a rotary phone, are you? So we've gotten upgrades and the upgrade is HCl. It's more bioavailable, it's more soluble, and you don't have the GI distress or all the extracellular fluid. So if you've been struggling with your monohydrate, give HCl a try.