so many creatines which one ???

Gym4Life

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hey guys im looking to start a good creatine after xmas,

I have used creatine before was creatine mono but i got stomach upset from that and needed to piss loads it was just creatine mono powder from a local shop.

Whats the Best Creatine product out their at the moment, Has anyone got any comments on a good product i could try as their so many types of creatine i feel abit lost.

Sorry for my lack on knowledge in this department i have looked at some products just wanted any user feedback from a good creatine product.

thanks in advance.
 
I'm currently using GNC's Amplified Creatine 189. They have some amazing "clinically researched" claims that sucked me in, so I bought some. However, I am worried that their huge, silver-coated tablets are not digesting and going to waste (literally). I emailed GNC about this, and the rep assured me that the tabs are definitely being digested, but they seem rock-hard to me.

As soon as I am finished with this bottle of Amp 189, I am switching to Kre-Alkalyn, which I have heard many good things about!
 
DGA3 said:
I'm currently using GNC's Amplified Creatine 189. They have some amazing "clinically researched" claims that sucked me in, so I bought some. However, I am worried that their huge, silver-coated tablets are not digesting and going to waste (literally). I emailed GNC about this, and the rep assured me that the tabs are definitely being digested, but they seem rock-hard to me.

As soon as I am finished with this bottle of Amp 189, I am switching to Kre-Alkalyn, which I have heard many good things about!
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why not try a powder? we have free samples of green magnitude, check my sig below
 
Green Mag is a great pre workout.

Straight creatine Mono powder alone, also works great.

I've been recently using NP's creatine powder.
 
Like posted above, do your own research and see what works for you. Not everybody responds the same. That being said, I had great results with CreO2. Other honorable mentions: Good ole CreMono (taken w/ carbs will help absorption), Storm, Green Mag.
 
Green MAG ftw for the servings price and taste oo the taste cant beat it. but Cre-02 is great so is storm and neovar.
 
hoenstly i have issues with Creatine mono as well. that said i like Krealkalyn or Creatine Magnesium Chelate i respond the best tothose
 
I like Green Mag.. Mostly because its like, what, 35$ and lasts 80 days? Creatine is one of those things that you shouldnt spend your whole paycheck on... just get whats cheap and works.

With that said, Amplified creatine is trash. GNC reps just sell it for p3
 
You need to get a creatine monohydrate powder that says "micronized" or "creaform" on it. You probably originally got one that was poor quality. I made this mistake the first time I bought creatine. I got vitamin shoppes brand. I had the same effects as you. I was running to the bathroom like crazy at the gym. Once I got a quality product I actually responded to creatine without any side effects. I like primaforce creaform powder.
 
+1 for the controlled labs creatines. I've tried both both green mag and green bulge. Both solid products. You get better value with the big tub of green mag tho
 
Flaw said:
You need to get a creatine monohydrate powder that says "micronized" or "creaform" on it. You probably originally got one that was poor quality. I made this mistake the first time I bought creatine. I got vitamin shoppes brand. I had the same effects as you. I was running to the bathroom like crazy at the gym. Once I got a quality product I actually responded to creatine without any side effects. I like primaforce creaform powder.
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yeah thats what i got drinking lots of water but needing to pass urine all the time, i will try another brand so most guys are saying normal monohydrate creatine .....

But i must admit i dont do well with powders which is why i dont think i would like green mag i find it hard to drink whey shakes and creatine powders upset my stomach abit allso ...

Is pill form as good as taking powder mono or is the powder mono the right choice ?
 
thanks again for all the user feedback and comments really appricate the help !! has helped me alot !!! also intresting to hear all the decent products out their.
 
Creapure, and ONLY Creapure. try the one by Universal Nutrition. save your bucks for other supplements. Creapure does not even give me a bloat that i notice, and no stomach crams. CRE2 killed my stomach.
 
Gym4Life said:
yeah thats what i got drinking lots of water but needing to pass urine all the time, i will try another brand so most guys are saying normal monohydrate creatine .....

But i must admit i dont do well with powders which is why i dont think i would like green mag i find it hard to drink whey shakes and creatine powders upset my stomach abit allso ...

Is pill form as good as taking powder mono or is the powder mono the right choice ?
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The powder was probably very thick too. Creatine will not mix well in water. It's not very water soluble. You can't expect it to completely dissolve in water no matter how pure monohydrate it is. The great thing about it however is that it is tasteless. The creaform is very fine powder. Very easy on the stomach. I haven't had any issues. No bloating, nothing and I have a lot of stomach issues. I'm the kind of person that must eat veggies with every meal otherwise I have digestive issues. Pill form is just as good however primaforce does not make creaform caps that I know of. They make CEE caps but I would stay away from that. All you need is 1 scoop a day. 5 grams. It's not much. You can get a tub for 13.99 and it will last you over 2 months.

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You will have to take a whole bunch of caps to equal the same amount and it usually cost more. If your still skeptical about powder just make sure you look for creaform on the label.
 
I like creatine that is micronized, which helps with stomach discomfort. I love creapure. Nothing has been proven to raise creatine stores more that god old mono. Some creatines might be more effective, because they come with other nutrients, but there still not filling creatine stores any better.
 
Flaw said:
The powder was probably very thick too. Creatine will not mix well in water. It's not very water soluble. You can't expect it to completely dissolve in water no matter how pure monohydrate it is. The great thing about it however is that it is tasteless. The creaform is very fine powder. Very easy on the stomach. I haven't had any issues. No bloating, nothing and I have a lot of stomach issues. I'm the kind of person that must eat veggies with every meal otherwise I have digestive issues. Pill form is just as good however primaforce does not make creaform caps that I know of. They make CEE caps but I would stay away from that. All you need is 1 scoop a day. 5 grams. It's not much. You can get a tub for 13.99 and it will last you over 2 months.

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You will have to take a whole bunch of caps to equal the same amount and it usually cost more. If your still skeptical about powder just make sure you look for creaform on the label.
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thanks alot i will try that then as i think your right, works out alot cheaper and is only 1 scoop per day thanks alot for your help, !!:kiss:
 
Its not JUST about how effective it is. Its about how much chemical crap is in it that you don't want. Read the link I posted before.
 
Gym4Life said:
thanks alot i will try that then as i think your right, works out alot cheaper and is only 1 scoop per day thanks alot for your help, !!:kiss:
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No problem! thanks for the kiss ;) LOL
 
Ah...the "GREAT CREATINE DEBATE"

I believe it is becoming apparent with time that what creatine is THE BEST, is relative to the individual and the only way to find out which one works best for you is to try various forms and blends of creatine. What works BEST for me may be alright or not effective for you.

So i suggest is pick one.....log/note it carefully...move onto another and do the same. Over time you will see some immerge over others and you will have a well rounding opinion.


Here are some types of creatine you will want to look into(in no specific order):
Creatine Mono
CEE
Kre-alkalyn
Creatine Phosphate
Creatine Pyruvate
Creatine Citrate
Creatine GLuconate
DiCreatine Malate
Magnesium Creatine Chelate


Several supps have mixtures of these....such as Cre-02, green mag, SizeOn, etc. Sometimes these combo's may be more effective then trying single kinds on there on...somtimes not so much.


Ones that i have tried with creatine:

CEE (didnt like on its own)

Creatine Mono (love it, best when micronized)

SizeON (great gains)

SciFit Kreation (Loved it)

Green Magnitude (didnt like so much)

CellMass (wont ever buy again)

Synthesize/Shotgun (Amazing combo)

Clout (was alright)

Xpand (didnt like)

BIG(CMI) (wont do again)


Now just cause some didnt work well for me doesnt mean they wont work well for u or others.
 
GoHardOrGoHme said:
Ah...the "GREAT CREATINE DEBATE"

I believe it is becoming apparent with time that what creatine is THE BEST, is relative to the individual and the only way to find out which one works best for you is to try various forms and blends of creatine. What works BEST for me may be alright or not effective for you.

So i suggest is pick one.....log/note it carefully...move onto another and do the same. Over time you will see some immerge over others and you will have a well rounding opinion.


Here are some types of creatine you will want to look into(in no specific order):
Creatine Mono
CEE
Kre-alkalyn
Creatine Phosphate
Creatine Pyruvate
Creatine Citrate
Creatine GLuconate
DiCreatine Malate
Magnesium Creatine Chelate


Several supps have mixtures of these....such as Cre-02, green mag, SizeOn, etc. Sometimes these combo's may be more effective then trying single kinds on there on...somtimes not so much.


Ones that i have tried with creatine:

CEE (didnt like on its own)

Creatine Mono (love it, best when micronized)

SizeON (great gains)

SciFit Kreation (Loved it)

Green Magnitude (didnt like so much)

CellMass (wont ever buy again)

Synthesize/Shotgun (Amazing combo)

Clout (was alright)

Xpand (didnt like)

BIG(CMI) (wont do again)


Now just cause some didnt work well for me doesnt mean they wont work well for u or others.
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great information !!!! i guess their nothing wrong with trying a few ive seen alot of good feedback from cre02 so i might give that 1 a good go :)
 
Gym4Life said:
great information !!!! i guess their nothing wrong with trying a few ive seen alot of good feedback from cre02 so i might give that 1 a good go :)
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yeah cre-02 seems to be one of the elite creatine pills on the market today. I myself may give it a whirl within the next few weeks. But I will def try it soon.
 
ryanp81 said:
Why wait, Cre02 blows any other creatine product imo.
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Haha, im still deciding between Kreaceps Ultra and Cre-02

But, i still have yet to find a negative review on Cre-02.....despite my love for kre-alk.....i may just have to go with Cre-02 based on what im finding
 
GoHardOrGoHme said:
Haha, im still deciding between Kreaceps Ultra and Cre-02

But, i still have yet to find a negative review on Cre-02.....despite my love for kre-alk.....i may just have to go with Cre-02 based on what im finding
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Go over to the MST a.k.a. Millennium Sports section of the forum and read up, I did enjoy the OG Kceps but gave it to my brother and have been religiously taking Cre02 for the past 14 months, it is the best product IMO period !!! remember Cre02 is more than a Creatine product, it has some added stuff into it which makes it extremely effective.
 
haha the MST forum has been my new little wonderland of info. Ive been snooping around looking at all the Cre-02 reviews and then i also am currently looking at the write up as well.

You insisting so much on Cre-02 is getting persuasive lol
 
islandmagic said:
cre-02 mY FRIEND cRE-02 Live it be it!!!!
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you said it brother!

Gym4Life said:
hey guys thanks for all your reply i will look into all them like the look of cre 02 though :)
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you'll love it buddy...I cant wait to hear what you think!

TOYFORDOLET said:
Like posted above, do your own research and see what works for you. Not everybody responds the same. That being said, I had great results with CreO2. Other honorable mentions: Good ole CreMono (taken w/ carbs will help absorption), Storm, Green Mag.
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Thanks for that bud. I loved reading along with your Cre-02 log also!

ax1 said:
CRE2 killed my stomach.
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Thats interesting since it's an enteric coated product and completely bypasses your stomach and gets absorbed in your small intestine :ponder:
 
ryanp81 said:
Cre02, nuff said !!!
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thanks brother!

GoHardOrGoHme said:
yeah cre-02 seems to be one of the elite creatine pills on the market today. I myself may give it a whirl within the next few weeks. But I will def try it soon.
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you're going to love it buddy...especially with that NitroCeps you'll be taking!!

ryanp81 said:
Why wait, Cre02 blows any other creatine product imo.
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Gym4Life said:
im not gonna wait :)
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smart move my friend!


poison said:
I second the Cre02 suggestion. It's awesome.
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as always, your opinion is of gold!
 
CTDeuce said:
Thats interesting since it's an enteric coated product and completely bypasses your stomach and gets absorbed in your small intestine :ponder:
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hahahahha! That is hillarious! Often people aren't educated on what their taking. Know what your taking before you take it. That way you know of possible side effects. Classic Example. :laugh2:
 
The reasoning behind it I believe is because the stomach acid destroys some of the product. Personally, Im going for Cre02. Ive always used straight CM up to about a year ago. Used Universal Pump. Liked it a lot but it had other stuff in it so I couldnt really compare it to mono. I also tried Kreation. Id say for me Kreation worked pretty good. I could really tell when I ran out n had nothing.
 
embesh said:
The reasoning behind it I believe is because the stomach acid destroys some of the product. Personally, Im going for Cre02. Ive always used straight CM up to about a year ago. Used Universal Pump. Liked it a lot but it had other stuff in it so I couldnt really compare it to mono. I also tried Kreation. Id say for me Kreation worked pretty good. I could really tell when I ran out n had nothing.
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thanks man....let us know how you like the Cre-02!
 
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