Posted: 7/15/2008 8:37:02 AM EDT
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ok so I have read how creatine works and how to take it. but when it comes to the different kinds (monohydrate, micronized monohydrate, CEE), there is so much conflicting research and opinion. so what is the best creatine to take? |
| Micronized is monohydrate. Some people (myself included) fine that regular monohydrate irritates their stomachs; micronized is less likely to do it. The difference in consistency is very noticeable, ie: regular sugar vs. powdered sugar. All the legitimate research on creatine has used monohydrate, and it's much cheaper than any of the gimmicks (CEE, CEM, etc.) so I don't really see a reason to use the other types. |
yeh basically I was wondering about he "gimmicks" cause the research i have seen on CEE has been conflicting |
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I use this: www.t-nation.com/productInfo.do?id=1075898 Not going to say its the best or anything but I do think pure is better than the sugary kool-aid types. That jar seems to be lasting forever too. I can't swear that its making any difference but I have been having good steady gains while using it. |
| www.bodybuilding.com/store/hp/creatine.html FTW! as far as bang for you buck goes. |
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I like the 6 Star from Wal-Mart. NOT Body Fortress! They sell both, get 6 star. I've tried about 4 or 5 different creatines over 2 years, it is the only one I've seen drastic increase in my stregth and I also seem to lose weight and get lean while on it. But, I think different people may have a different affect by different brands, so if one doesn't do anything, try another. |
Some great articles here on creatine. http://www.t-nation.com/readArticle.do?id=459369 http://www.t-nation.com/readArticle.do?id=768093 http://www.t-nation.com/readArticle.do?id=1085045 NOTE: It just dawned on me...there are some bikini clad fitness model pics on that site that come up on every page. Let me know if its an issue and I can take down the links. |
To much to read: just tell me the point you wanted to make. |
I was just sharing some great references on the matter in case you wanted to know. I think the general consensus is that your body only needs or can absorb/use around 3g of creatine per day. The standard dose is 5g so you probably piss out some of it. Bottom line if you want to take it every day it probably isn't going to hurt anything it just might not help any more than only taking on days you lift either. Edit: BTW that last part was in response to polik6887's question. |
I use that stuff too. I put some in my shake first thing in the morning and before workouts. The 1kg jar lasts for ever. Chris |
