AnimalCreatine HMB+ - Creatine Monohydrate Powder with HMB & Electrolytes, Supports Muscle Growth, Recovery, Endurance, Gym & Workout Supplements for Men & Women - Dragon Berry Flavored, 30 Servings

This creatine with HMB tastes amazing! It mixes really well and it a very refreshing experience. With all the positive research around creatine, it’s amplified with HMB. This will be my go-to as my daily creatine powder!

I like the taste more than I expected to, and it mixes well. Creatine has become a must-have part of my routine now, it's worth researching to understand everything creatine can do for your energy levels and muscle building. Even if you aren't overtly muscle-building studies show that you can benefit quite a bit from creatine supplementation.I like the addition of the HMB in this mix, but sadly the electrolytes are low (only 35 mg of potassium). I do like that the sodium comes from sea salt, but the form of magnesium in this powder is magnesium oxide which is crap magnesium, not very absorbable. I was surprised to see sodium bicarbonate in the ingredients but I often add a pinch of that (baking soda) to my drinking water anyway, it alkalizes the water so I'm good with it. But the almost-dealbreaker is it uses sucralose (Splenda) to sweeten. I had assumed it used stevia but nope. I won't go into the negatives of sucralose (like links to heart disease, obesity, insulin resistance, some cancers, etc) I'll just say I don't use it ;p. On a positive note the sucralose is the last thing listed so the amounts should be minimal.As for the packaging... the container this comes in is way oversized. I know it's a visual marketing thing but I'm at the point it just irritates me to open a container and find it half full, better to save the plastic and lower the price. Speaking of price, this stuff is good, and I really do enjoy it, but it is pricey. I already buy bulk creatine powder and take it first thing in the morning, and I will continue to do so, but I like this mix and will keep in my gym bag (again, I wish it was in a smaller container) with my water bottle to add as I need a pick-me-up during my workout, or even just during my day. Even with the sucralose it's far better than anything I'm going to find in a vending machine.Lastly, seller if you read this it would be helpful for those of us doing keto to know how many carbs this has. I'm sure it's low but I'm also sure it has some. TY.

Animal products are some of the few that I've been able to use with success, as a person with a stomach that doesn't react well to a lot of health, wellness, and fitness products. The journey I've been on just trying to find basic protein and pre-workout mixes has torn my stomach into knots and left my wallet empty with the exception of cobwebs.This powder, however, is another miracle from Animal. To be clear, this isn't the first of their products I've used, and their creatine chewables are a constant. I don't use this powder in a full dose; it's fairly sweet to me, which just means using a bit less in my protein shakes that I have post workout. A little bit of this powder, along with some other non-flavored protein, fruits, and some coconut water and you've got a refreshing sipper that goes down smooth and gives you the right boosts.

I feel like making a joke about overcompensating.. the package is way too big given the volume of contents, but I guess that's a marketing ploy. Pretty much feel like the electrolyte levels, pixie dust quantities under 5% of the recommended daily allowance, are also just a marketing trick. I've never tried HMB before, but it sounds promising. Given just a couple weeks use, and I'm not a pro athlete or bodybuilder, I can't say that I've seen evidence of a strong benefit from it yet.It does mix well into water, and I like the strawberry taste. No ill side effects or aftertaste for me. I strongly wish they'd included information on calorie and carbohydrates content for users who might practice keto, carnivore, or other specialized diets. I'm assuming both are new or close to it, but why not put that on the label to put the question to bed?

Power punch creatine! This may be one of the best flavored creatine. I’ve tried so far. A lot of times when they flavor creatine it doesn’t have a great flavor and it taste processed. This taste to me like the old packets used to dump a bunch of sugar in and mix in a big picture Like it’s something I would drink all day. It mixes up very well in cold or straight tapwater, not a lot of grit left at the bottom of the cup. As for how it works well with most creatine, you don’t really feel it’s a fact, but what I notice is The same clarity and no loss of performance when working out. So I will say it’s working as intended! This is good stuff taste good mixes good and I would 100% recommend it!

GoodThis creatine powder has proven to be an effective substitute for my regular creatine monohydrate. For the past few work outs I’ve used it in place of my regular creatine, and have noticed a higher than average wattage while cycling. It dissolves easily into about 16 ounces of water in a shaker bottle. The taste is fine, but you won’t be sipping this to relax after a long day.BadThe taste is funky. I don’t like the taste of sports drinks and tend to take my creatine with iced coffee in the morning. I won’t deduct points because this is a personal preference, but it is funky. It is rather expensive, but does provide good results. The scooper is definitely a little heavy handed, I found it was about 3 g over the recommended dosage.OverallOverall, this creatine powder is a good product, I did notice an improvement over standard creatine monohydrate. It dissolves easily into a a shaker bottle with other pre-workouts. The taste is a personal preference, some people will probably like it while others will not. The scoop does have some issues with accuracy, so you may want to weigh your supplement before using it.