questions on some supps

[bds6867]

i have a few questions about some things i was hoping someone could shed some knowledge

firstly, i have used melatonin for years only when i have trouble sleeping, lately i have seen and heard of people using it for body building, in that sense what does it do?

secondly, whats the diff between creatine monohydrate, elthyl ester, phosphate, and citrate? which is better? why?

lastly, i hear people swear by WPI and then others say it doesnt mater if you have the isolate or regular whey, any thoughts?

 

[T-Bone]

Meatonin is used in bodybuilding, the same way you use it, to help you sleep. Better sleep means better gains and optimal recovery. As far as the different Creatines, Mono is the best because it has had the most studies proving its worth. The others, are just more expensive, advertised as "more effective", but their is no conclusive proof. The difference between whey concentrate and isolate is isolate has the fat and lactose removed for easier digestion. Thats not a complete answer by far. Its the jist of it though.

 

[JJC]

Alot of people swear by creatine ethyl ester. I have not used it myself, but you don't need to take as much of CEE as you do Mono to get the effects, there is also less bloating with CEE. I use mono because it is cheap and effective. Maybe someday I will try CEE, but I still have a bunch of Mono left to finish.

As far as WPI, it is more bioavailable than whey concentrate and thus it is better. But of course it is more expensive. For most people, whey concentrate is good enough. Unless you don't mind shelling out the extra bucks, you find a flavor of WPI that you like, or you just want to give it a shot, then concentrate will be fine for you. Search the board sponsors' sites for different WPI's and maybe you'll find a good deal. I hear Anabolic Innovations makes really good flavors of WPI and you can find them on NutraPlanet's site. Or if you go to the AI site, you can order a sample of three different flavors of WPI for $1. Mine should be here tomorrow or the next day and I can't wait. Check it out cuz there are some really great sounding flavors(I ordered Peanut Butter Chocolate, Mint Chocolate Chip, and Cookies & Cream).

 

[CNizz]

The literature I've read supports T-Bone, Meatonin has been showing positive results for better nights sleep for most people.

The creatines are absorbed differently in their different forms. Creatine Monohydrate often needs to be loaded with some form of carbohydrate like Dextrose or maltodextrin to create an insulin spike and deliver the material to your cells. CEE or dicreatine malate have an ester attached or an alcohol ester attached or are double bonded to allow it to be soluble as well as be absorbed and assimilated by the body without the need of the insulin spike, so these 2 types of creatine don't need to be loaded. Choosing the right creatine usually comes down to personal preference, as some people find that CEE causes too much water absorbtion which makes many lifters feel like they are getting fat.

Many people become hypersensitive to whey protein concentrates (though this is not always the case), which results in bloating, uncomfortableness, and other stomach problems. Because the isolates have the fat and lactose removed as T-Bone mentioned as well, it is much easier to digest. Isolates are also processed in a much softer environment, which allows them to remain in its purest form and retains additional subfractions of protein.

Hope the info helps!

 

[jmh80]

Start with creatine monohydrate.

If it doesn't work - move to CEE.

If that doesn't work - maybe move to phospate or just drop it. (Like I did.)