Abstract: The present invention relates to the formation of a salt between carnitine and creatine which has unique and useful attributes over creatine monohydrate or carnitine base. An acid-base reaction between carnitine and creatine causes the formation of the salt composition. Further, the invention provides a salt form of carnitine which is very stable and non-hygroscopic. The carnitine creatinate product of the present invention is represented by the following: ##STR1## wherein X is an integer between about 0 and 5.
Abstract: An organic salt formed between creatine and pyruvic acid and their attendant salts and analogs, is water soluble and possesses improved palatability. The creatine is in a chemical form which increases its resistance to aqueous acid hydrolysis. The creatine cation provides the additional energy which the demands of a pyruvate induced metabolic state require. The result is a salt, which, when ingested results in increased energy and an enhanced metabolic rate.