Creatine Nitrate is the best creatine, yes. Would i say its 1000 times better then mono? NO. It is enjoyable pre-wo, i currently use 4 caps everyday or 1 serving of APS. I have yet to move up as Judgment Day keeps saying the pre-wo dose is all that is needed. I played with Creatine Nitrate alone, Creatine Nitrate+Mono, Creatine Nitrate+MCC. So far may fav combo is 1 serving Creatine Nitrate+1.5g MCC. As far as overall fullness, pumps, and strength (how strong you feel when in the gym not actuall progression of weights as of yet, to early), Id say it rivals 4g Cit Mal+3g Mono+1g Vit C+2.25g GPLC with just 4 Caps or 1 serving PLUS 1.5g MONO/MCC. So far im enjoying it very much, I dont see less bloating however, it actually gives me a lil GI distress which leads to bloating in it own way.