Need a good Creatine
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Driven2lift
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"New" is not better with creatine, good old monohydrate is still really as good as it gets. Best value by far.
That said there is some synergy between creatine and TMG, so you can buy both in bulk (SNS is a solid option) or opt fir a blend with both such as the new USPlabs creatine
That said there is some synergy between creatine and TMG, so you can buy both in bulk (SNS is a solid option) or opt fir a blend with both such as the new USPlabs creatine
frankz2
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We offer a blend as well with 5g Creapure creatine mono along with the full 2.5g dose of betaine anhydrous to take advantage of that synergy in our product VITAL1TY.
Also only 14.99 over at Nutraplanet for a months supply which isn't a bad price at all.
Edit: Not to mention the inclusion of phosphatidyl serine which can stimulate mTOR increasing activity of CREAT1 promoting greater uptake and absorption of your creatine.
Also only 14.99 over at Nutraplanet for a months supply which isn't a bad price at all.
Edit: Not to mention the inclusion of phosphatidyl serine which can stimulate mTOR increasing activity of CREAT1 promoting greater uptake and absorption of your creatine.
heavylifter33
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Creatine = creatine. Once your saturated they will all (with the exception of CEE) perform the same. A bulk micronized creatine is inexpensive and lasts a long time, just do that instead of buying in to hype and spending unneeded money.
Skigazzi
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Every single new creatine form that's ever come out has failed to surpass mono hydrate.
I also avoid any pre made mixes with it because its so cheap on it's own, it just makes no sense to buy it as part of a mix.
Buy 500g of it for like 12 bucks, bulk agmatine, and wash them down with black coffee and roll around in the money you saved.
I also avoid any pre made mixes with it because its so cheap on it's own, it just makes no sense to buy it as part of a mix.
Buy 500g of it for like 12 bucks, bulk agmatine, and wash them down with black coffee and roll around in the money you saved.
heavylifter33
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I'm sure lots of people do, however it's just buffered monohydrate. It's great if you have GI issues, and I think saturates quicker (??). Otherwise not worth spending any extra money.
Quads_of_Stee
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Check out PerforMax's CreMax.
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As you can tell there is 5g of creatine mono in there which is the clinical dosage.
We have also included betaine for strength and power which has a lot of new research on it, along with COP which helps give you acute endurance, and lastly taurine to help with hydration and prevent cramping.
To replenish the lost electrolytes from sweat we have also included them in our product.
moderncreatine by usp labs is also a good creatine
Any mono will also do
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As you can tell there is 5g of creatine mono in there which is the clinical dosage.
We have also included betaine for strength and power which has a lot of new research on it, along with COP which helps give you acute endurance, and lastly taurine to help with hydration and prevent cramping.
To replenish the lost electrolytes from sweat we have also included them in our product.
moderncreatine by usp labs is also a good creatine
Any mono will also do
Afi140
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I personally like green mag for the extras and its a pretty good price. $32ish for 80 servings. Like others said though-creatine is creatine is creatine. Bulk will be cheaper in if you're on a budget though.
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T-Bone
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But don't shiny packages and excessive marketing mean better gains?
Type O Hero
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This.
Do you want to know the reason why they keep making new types of creatine and new variations of creatine? Answer: $$$$
Gstyle24
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Gotcha. To be honest I think Noxi-Pro was working fine I just like to change things up.
What else do you guys mix the bulk monohydrate with? I don't drink coffee! But I also would imagine creatine+caffeine would be a little too much. I do work out in the morning though so I need something to taste decent and be easy to make and drink.
Afi140
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creatine and stimulants are 100% fine. It's actually in a large portion of preworkouts. You can mix it anything
hewhoisripped
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If you want the highest quality for the lowest price, get "creapure" (that's the manufacturer not company/seller) for the lowest price/g you can find
fightbackhxc
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We sell high quality creatine at low prices
reps4jesus
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Sns version is a years worth for under $20 at most retailers. Good ol monohydrate.
Segansational
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^ this is the gold standard. OP, as others have mentioned, if you're looking for just creatine and are on a budget, look for a Creapure - good value can be found with many brands. If you have some extra money though, there are formulas which offer other benefits for just a little bit more. For example, betaine has been shown to improve body composition (increased lbm, decreased fat mass) and increase training volume over 6 weeks.
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Olympus Labs Vital1ty has both 5 g of Creapure and 2.5 g of betaine, as was used in the study above.
doogans
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I have used a variety of creatine supplements and would suggest micronized creatine mono. It mixes easy and isnt very gritty. Not to mention you can get a tub dirt cheap thaf will last forever. Currently I'm taking Vital1ty because of the extra goodies in it. If you're looking for something with a good flavor that you can just mix with water and go, check it out.
Dma378
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Vital1ty is indeed a great product. No, it's not as cheap as buying bulk mono, but for around $15 a month, you get your creatine and 2.5g betaine anhydrous which is definitely a performance booster. I've been taking it for a little over a month now and am really starting to notice the effects in and out of the gym. Oh, and Sour Apple is ridiculous.
Misfit28
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I need to get some more. I felt great while I was running that! I had the Mango
As others said, plain old mono is very cheap. If you just want creatine only, you can get a ton for the price. I think the TMG is worth it, so something like Vital1ty or Green Magnitude is worth it to me.
Dma378
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I need to get some more. I felt great while I was running that! I had the Mango
As others said, plain old mono is very cheap. If you just want creatine only, you can get a ton for the price. I think the TMG is worth it, so something like Vital1ty or Green Magnitude is worth it to me.
I have Mango as well. Not quite as good as Sour Apple, but still delicious. Next up, Strawberry Kiwi, heard it's the shizz!!
AntM1564
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If you're looking for a designer creatine, then look no further. If you just want bulk creapure, ON, Universal, and Allmax are solid options.
Abe Lincoln
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Simple sns creatine mono is a great price and high quality, that is if you want just creatine.
frankz2
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I need to get some more. I felt great while I was running that! I had the Mango
Get on that sour apple and thank me later. Ridiculous is the perfect word.
jgntyce
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Vital1ty FTW! Mango I use, which is delicious!
aaronuconn
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Green Mag ftw.
AntM1564
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No, you don't need to. You can take it year round or once you're saturated, you can take it training days only.
bolt10
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This would be my choice if not going so straight bulk monohydrate.
Chuck Diesel
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Kre Alk is actually a good results producing creatine. Before I first used it in 2005, I would take creatine and not get stronger instantly,
but could tell when I stop taking it. On 2.5g of Kre-Alk I got strength gains in 2 workouts (note: I was a powerlifter then also tho).
I rem when everyone was on CEE nuts (not to get OT).
Creatine Magnapower works at about 3.5g a day, but I don't respond to any "bulk" creatine by itself. Good ol' mono works and always has, just
people take too much of it. Creatine give you phosphate stores for power, but you do not much use much creatine for ATP regeneration if you lifting 10 reps plus on everything. To really put any creatine to the test, you should go to a 10-7-5-3-10 rep program on your multi-joint movements (Bench, squat, back).
fightbackhxc
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Jiigzz
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Gstyle24
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That's how I've been doing it on training days only, but Vital1ty says to take it on off days as well.
frankz2
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This is because current research indicates betaine anhydrous is beneficial when dosed consistently beyond acute dosing.
Gstyle24
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Oh it's just that ingredient that needs to be taken consistently?
But mono can still be effective just taken on training days?
frankz2
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If you've been taking creatine long enough to reach saturation then training days is fine.
koi1214
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Creatine mono needs to be dosed daily.
Chuck Diesel
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Correct, TMG (betaine) is something that gives better results as in stores in the muscle, like creatine. There is no real benfit from taking say 5g of creatine only on workout days 3 or 4 days a week, unless you workout over 5 or more days a week.
frankz2
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Reports are conflicting because there really isn't a definitive answer to this question. I would recommend experimenting with dosing workout days only, or every day and see if you find one you like better.
With that said, my stance is based off of this study
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In which it was found that muscle phosphocreatine levels lasted long beyond the 30 day wash-out period. While that obviously isn't the whole picture, to me that implies a slower release and would lead me to believe that once saturated, dosing every day is unnecessary.
Spaniard
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I need to get some more. I felt great while I was running that! I had the Mango
As others said, plain old mono is very cheap. If you just want creatine only, you can get a ton for the price. I think the TMG is worth it, so something like Vital1ty or Green Magnitude is worth it to me.
These guys know What's up!!! EXCEPT Strawberry Kiwi takes the cake for delicious flavor award, hands down!