| QUOTE (richirich_99 @ May 4 2004, 12:17 PM) |
| Right now i am taking plain ol' creatine monohydrate. I got a good deal on some of the GNC creatine mono. Isnt GNC part of optimum? |
GNC is the anti-christ of supplement stores...
preferred creatine |
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| Posted by: Emanlifts Feb 16 2004, 12:07 PM |
| personally, i don't swear by creatine like a lot of bodybuilders do. i've tried a few different brands--EAS Phosphagen, Cell-Tech (Muscletech), CytoVol HP (EAS), Creatine HSC (AST)--but was never very impressed with the results. i got the most noticeable effects from cell-tech, usually gaining 5-8 lbs in water weight, along with some strength (probably an extra two or three reps/exercise), and swelling up a bit. not that i would call these effects positive... but anyway, let me hear what all of your favorite brands of creatine are... cocktails or straight creatine... stories about taking it...any tips on getting greater effects? hit me back... |
| Posted by: Loki Feb 16 2004, 12:18 PM |
| Optimum's Pure Creatine Monohydrate. The quality is always fantastic, the cost is always one of the most competitive ones in the market, and the guys @ Optimum (despite being dicks from time to time) just have a penchant for cranking out consistently good protein & creatine produts. Unless your're a non-responder, I wouldn't go anywhere else. If you are, go with Swole (Syntrax) or Loaded (SAN). |
| Posted by: Stay Puft Feb 16 2004, 12:27 PM | ||
These are typical comments symptoms of a non-responder. I felt the same was as you did after a few experiances with Prolabs Creapure and AST Micronized. I have since tried NOZ and Swole V2. Although I liked NOZ at the time, Swole is a noticably superior product. Great for recovery. And not to mention that you can get it unflavoured for dirt cheap, you cant go wrong. |
| Posted by: shpongled Feb 16 2004, 02:07 PM |
| Pure creatine mono, any brand with the Creapure label (this includes Optimum), is the way to go in my opinion. If desired you can add in 20-30 g of dextrose. If you are a "creatine non-responder," any effect a "better" creatine supplement has will be independent of the creatine, because these supplements do nothing to increase creatine transport - JMHO. |
| Posted by: crazylegs Mar 3 2004, 10:17 AM |
| I prefer Kreatine Ultra by BSL. I'm thinking about stacking in with OX. in about a month or so. |
| Posted by: richirich_99 May 4 2004, 12:17 PM |
| Right now i am taking plain ol' creatine monohydrate. I got a good deal on some of the GNC creatine mono. Isnt GNC part of optimum? |
| Posted by: Skate May 4 2004, 12:27 PM | ||
GNC is the anti-christ of supplement stores... |
| Posted by: Melanson May 9 2004, 12:43 AM |
| so any monohydrate creatine is good? that stacked with alot of protein intake...would that make for good results? n what is this ce2 or fe2 creatine caplets i am hearin from mrm, or mri??? |
| Posted by: Pistol Pete Jul 19 2004, 02:35 PM |
| Those who are non-responders of creatine, it means that your body is already producing the maximum amount of creatine monohydrate, which is a naturally ocurring molecule in your body. Cell volumizers such as v12, swole, 5-creacyamine and metaboic pump will get you past the sticking point. I havent heard anything about MRI's CE2, creatine ester is the most up to date form of creatine so there is no anecdotal evidence supporting it. MRI supplements tend to be pricey anyway. |
| Posted by: Ramiro29833 Jul 19 2004, 07:04 PM |
I use allmost all of them, and to say CELL-TECH is the worsest is so bad the only reason you probably gain some weight and pobably also get bloated like I did is because all that dam sugar they put on it.If I wanted to I could do that my own self.And so for the best creatine the prize goes to V-12 TURBO, man is this stuff great I love it so much I just want to overdose on it, lol.  |
| Posted by: GuardDog Jul 19 2004, 07:15 PM |
| Always stuck to the plain Mono. But, recently I have been curious of bigger and better Creatine products. I am not too crazy about the stomach cramps and bloating. |
| Posted by: Prefontaine240 Jul 19 2004, 10:00 PM |
| I have tried many different brands and have always been a bit of a non-responder to creatine, but recently I gave phosphagen elite a shot and the added beta-alanine (which is the only difference from regular phosphagen HP) really made a difference, because it was the first time I got a noticable difference from creatine. |
| Posted by: italian stallion Jul 19 2004, 10:30 PM | ||
What, you don't like overpaying for shit?  _Try stacking Swole V2 and arginine, u can get both here at Bulk. Now has loose arginine for real cheap. And stay away from the darkside (GNC)! |
| Posted by: Paul Keane Nov 3 2004, 08:34 PM |
| I really like V12, but creatine mono puts me right into lipolysis mode. Any tips on staying out of the bathroom with this stuff? |
| Posted by: Jake Varner Nov 3 2004, 08:54 PM |
| I would have to say PrimaForce's CreaForm has been the best I have used so far. Both Syntrax's Straight and EAS Creatine both gave me great stomach discomfort and forced me to stop using them. With CreaForm I have not had this problem! Strength gains keep comming each week while I am cutting. So I definatly recommend CreaForm! |
| Posted by: TheKashi Jun 5 2005, 02:41 PM |
| ive been using ON's monohydrate and its been great...just as a side note, does anyone here cycle the creatine? i know there are different opinions about it but i was just curious. |
| Posted by: mike66022 Jun 7 2005, 09:05 AM |
| try pinnicles esterified creatine in consists of 120 tabs. and is great , i got significant gains and its very cost effective. a must try!! |
| Posted by: Franks Jun 8 2005, 06:09 PM |
| i just started creatine and am using GNC, whats wrong with it besides that it is overpriced? |
| Posted by: RepubCarrier Jun 8 2005, 06:33 PM | ||
nothing |
| Posted by: LUKassZ Jun 9 2005, 03:13 PM | ||||
Actually GNC serves a purpose for me. With everyday product...HELL NO they are way to expensive! But if you occasionaly stop in to check their sales its worth it. For example, right now the 5 lb. tubs of ON 100% whey are on sale for 30 bucks. With my gold card I get another 20% off, making the final price of a 5 lber only 24 dollars. The other day I was in there they had a bunch of nitro-tech bars and pure protein bars on clearance for $1.25...plus the 20% off w/gold card. So GNC is good for something... |
| Posted by: jgelp7 Jun 9 2005, 03:20 PM |
| I used Creaform by primaforce for a while, then made the switch to Energized Xpand because it had the CEE and Tricreatine Malate. The Xpand gets a little pricey, so now i use Bulk CEE so i get the strength and muscle gaining benefits of using the Xpand, but without the pump, but the price difference is worth it. i've also been taking caffeine for the added energy that i used to get, and Citrulline Malate for the pump and endurance. IMO Bulk Creatine Ethyl Ester HCL is the best of creatines. |
| Posted by: ShakesAllDay Jun 9 2005, 03:52 PM |
| I think creatine monohydrate taken with a fair amount of dextrose and/or ALA is the best way to go. There are other "cocktail" products that work better, but it has to do with the other ingredients, not the creatine in them. I had great succes stacking Cytovol HP + Phosphagen HP (both from EAS). I have also had good success with Cell-Tech (I know, I know  ). |
| Posted by: Bryan60275 Jun 9 2005, 04:13 PM |
| PrimaForce's CreaForm pure creatine mono. cheap and darn effective. |
| Posted by: latin pump Oct 5 2007, 07:02 AM |
| creatine gluconate...works good for what I hear...I've never try , but will soon ~ does any one try yet? |
| Posted by: Jason2459 Oct 5 2007, 08:08 AM |
| Creatine XYZ @ what ever the cheapest price is. It's good stuff, works great, and it's cheap. |