Looking to try creatine- is this a good choice?

Spincycle · 10-10-2005, 02:40 AM

Sorry to link to the rival site, but I just found it there.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/hp/creatine.html

I don't want to pay too much for it, since I want to see if I like the results first. Also, it doesn't specify if this is a powder or what? Anyone know?

I also had one last question: I am going to take this before I work out; should it be taken directly before? Or will that cause fatigue if I do it right before?

**johnsbod** · 10-10-2005, 02:44 AM

You can get the same product for the same price from one of our sponsors, and Primaforce is a company I would trust more than Higher Power (after the whole CEE issue last spring).

http://***************.com/product_i...roducts_id=161

Also, bulk CEE: http://***************.com/product_i...roducts_id=193
OR http://customnutritionwarehouse.com/...8b66dd15b576af

Personally I like CEE better because it doesn't give me the bloat that monohydrate did, bt there's nothing wrong with monohydrate.

Spincycle · 10-10-2005, 02:47 AM

The third link you gave...is that micronized? I think that I want to go down the path of micronized creatine after reading about it.

Spincycle · 10-10-2005, 02:51 AM

and this one looks good as well http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/abb/crea.html

ack I am so confused

**johnsbod** · 10-10-2005, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spincycle

The third link you gave...is that micronized? I think that I want to go down the path of micronized creatine after reading about it.

The second and third links are CEE which is what I would recommend if you want to buy bulk powder. I've ordered bulk CEE from Custom Nutrition Warehouse before and have been very happy with it. Keep in mind that one of the reasons it's so inexpensive in bulk form (make sure you put the quanitity at 10 to get the bulk price) is that it comes in a sealed plastic bag. Make sure you have an empty container to put it in, but I think you'd be happy with that stuff.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spincycle

and this one looks good as well http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/abb/crea.html

ack I am so confused

Any quality controlled creatine is going to be fine. If you want monohydrate I'd suggest buying the cheapest stuff that is from a company with good quality control (not Higher Power IMO). If the price is the same we appreciate it when members support our sponsors.

I'd still recommend CEE though just based on my personal experience with both.

Vinter · 10-10-2005, 03:12 AM

I think I'm gonna try CL's Green Buldge next... .but I got the Higher Powered CEE just because I was on a tight budget last month, and well.. I think it sucks personally... I notice very little to no difference if I use it or dont use it.

**johnsbod** · 10-10-2005, 03:28 AM

I've heard good things about Green Bulge.

If money's not the main issue, these are the products that were recommended to me recently:

Green Bulge
Clout
Thunder
NOS Ether
Storm
Xpand

Vinter · 10-10-2005, 03:31 AM

Yeah, I've heard good things about a few of them.. hearing tons of praise on the GB though.. and its only like 23$ for a month if you dont count the shipping.

~~Hacking is a Felony~~ · 10-10-2005, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spincycle

Sorry to link to the rival site, but I just found it there.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/hp/creatine.html

I don't want to pay too much for it, since I want to see if I like the results first. Also, it doesn't specify if this is a powder or what? Anyone know?

I also had one last question: I am going to take this before I work out; should it be taken directly before? Or will that cause fatigue if I do it right before?

Yes it's a powder. But I agree with John and would go with a different and more trusted brand. A kilo of PrimaForce's CreaForm can be purchased for $19.99 from either IslandSupplements.com or ***************.com, however I don't think that CreaForm is micronized. Maybe one of the Scivation/PrimaForce reps can confirm.

With creatine monohydrate it's best to take both pre and post workout.

John also suggested CEE which is what I personally recommend over monohydrate. Click here for info on what CEE is. And also click here for my recommendations on which CEE products are the best to get. I personally would stay away from the SciFit bulk cee as they had some quality control issues in the past with other products, so I stay away from them. Plus CNW's bulk CEE has a lab report showing you it's quality.

Hybrid · 10-10-2005, 01:29 PM

I bought HP's CEE (1000 grams) and although I have little muscle mass for the creatine to be absorbed into, I thought it would make some sort of difference. I noticed little to no difference, and it doesn't help that the stuff tastes like battery acid.

Vinter · 10-10-2005, 01:30 PM

I know there are non-respondandts for the Creatine Monohydrate, does that happen with the CEE? Or is it the higher powered thats doing nothing for me? I feel like I'm drinking that nasty stuff for no reason o_O

pu12en12g · 10-15-2005, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnsbod

Green Bulge
Clout
Thunder
NOS Ether
Storm
Xpand

^^^^

Great list right there

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinter

I know there are non-respondandts for the Creatine Monohydrate, does that happen with the CEE? Or is it the higher powered thats doing nothing for me? I feel like I'm drinking that nasty stuff for no reason o_O

Yes, as with all supplements "CEE non-responders" do exist.

~~deadbluesky~~ · 10-15-2005, 05:46 PM

iv been using XC4 by GAT, i like it

**johnsbod** · 10-15-2005, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pu12en12g

^^^^

Great list right there

Yep. Maybe I should edit that list like this...

Green Bulge
Clout
Thunder
NOS Ether
Storm
Xpand 1

geoffsherman · 10-17-2005, 08:24 PM

There are also non-reponders to Kre-Alk of which NOS Ether is a variety of. I had 0 gain from that whereas I have done well with GB and Thunder. However, I am planning on investing in a good bulk CEE and AEE powders to save a little cash on my off days and post-workout.

10-10-2005, 02:40 AM	#1
Spincycle Amateur Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 53 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	Looking to try creatine- is this a good choice? Sorry to link to the rival site, but I just found it there. http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/hp/creatine.html I don't want to pay too much for it, since I want to see if I like the results first. Also, it doesn't specify if this is a powder or what? Anyone know? I also had one last question: I am going to take this before I work out; should it be taken directly before? Or will that cause fatigue if I do it right before?

10-10-2005, 02:44 AM	#2
johnsbod Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 2,733 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 60	You can get the same product for the same price from one of our sponsors, and Primaforce is a company I would trust more than Higher Power (after the whole CEE issue last spring). http://*************.com/product_i...roducts_id=161 Also, bulk CEE: http://*************.com/product_i...roducts_id=193 OR http://customnutritionwarehouse.com/...8b66dd15b576af Personally I like CEE better because it doesn't give me the bloat that monohydrate did, bt there's nothing wrong with monohydrate. __________________ Wenn Sie Deutsch sprechen können, posten Sie hier. Misc Perv #69

10-10-2005, 03:12 AM	#6
Vinter Pro Stature Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 194 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	I think I'm gonna try CL's Green Buldge next... .but I got the Higher Powered CEE just because I was on a tight budget last month, and well.. I think it sucks personally... I notice very little to no difference if I use it or dont use it. __________________ 8/15/05 - 232 8/22/05 - 227 8/26/05 - 225 9/2/05 - 224 - 23% bf 9/10/05 - 221 - 21.85% bf 9/19/05 - 220 - 21.4% bf 9/26/05 - 219 - 21% bf 10/3/05 - 217.5 - 20.8% bf 10/10/05 - 218 - 19.6% bf 10/17/05 - 214 - 18.07% bf 10/28/05 - 210 - 17.04% bf http://www.sickofbeingfat.net/profiles.aspx?vinter N'Gorge, Melting Point, Rebound XT Log

10-10-2005, 03:28 AM	#7
johnsbod Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 2,733 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 60	I've heard good things about Green Bulge. If money's not the main issue, these are the products that were recommended to me recently: Green Bulge Clout Thunder NOS Ether Storm Xpand __________________ Wenn Sie Deutsch sprechen können, posten Sie hier. Misc Perv #69

10-10-2005, 03:31 AM	#8
Vinter Pro Stature Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 194 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	Yeah, I've heard good things about a few of them.. hearing tons of praise on the GB though.. and its only like 23$ for a month if you dont count the shipping. __________________ 8/15/05 - 232 8/22/05 - 227 8/26/05 - 225 9/2/05 - 224 - 23% bf 9/10/05 - 221 - 21.85% bf 9/19/05 - 220 - 21.4% bf 9/26/05 - 219 - 21% bf 10/3/05 - 217.5 - 20.8% bf 10/10/05 - 218 - 19.6% bf 10/17/05 - 214 - 18.07% bf 10/28/05 - 210 - 17.04% bf http://www.sickofbeingfat.net/profiles.aspx?vinter N'Gorge, Melting Point, Rebound XT Log

10-10-2005, 02:47 AM	#3
Spincycle Amateur Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 53 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	The third link you gave...is that micronized? I think that I want to go down the path of micronized creatine after reading about it.

10-10-2005, 02:51 AM	#4
Spincycle Amateur Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 53 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	and this one looks good as well http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/abb/crea.html ack I am so confused

10-10-2005, 01:29 PM	#10
Hybrid IMPC Contestant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gibsonia PA Posts: 824 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 13	I bought HP's CEE (1000 grams) and although I have little muscle mass for the creatine to be absorbed into, I thought it would make some sort of difference. I noticed little to no difference, and it doesn't help that the stuff tastes like battery acid. __________________ If you even dream about beating me you'd better wake up and apologize - Muhammad Ali

10-10-2005, 01:30 PM	#11
Vinter Pro Stature Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 194 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	I know there are non-respondandts for the Creatine Monohydrate, does that happen with the CEE? Or is it the higher powered thats doing nothing for me? I feel like I'm drinking that nasty stuff for no reason o_O __________________ 8/15/05 - 232 8/22/05 - 227 8/26/05 - 225 9/2/05 - 224 - 23% bf 9/10/05 - 221 - 21.85% bf 9/19/05 - 220 - 21.4% bf 9/26/05 - 219 - 21% bf 10/3/05 - 217.5 - 20.8% bf 10/10/05 - 218 - 19.6% bf 10/17/05 - 214 - 18.07% bf 10/28/05 - 210 - 17.04% bf http://www.sickofbeingfat.net/profiles.aspx?vinter N'Gorge, Melting Point, Rebound XT Log

10-15-2005, 05:46 PM	#13
~~deadbluesky~~ Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: university of north florida, FL Posts: 77 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	iv been using XC4 by GAT, i like it

10-17-2005, 08:24 PM	#15
geoffsherman Pro Stature Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 194 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	There are also non-reponders to Kre-Alk of which NOS Ether is a variety of. I had 0 gain from that whereas I have done well with GB and Thunder. However, I am planning on investing in a good bulk CEE and AEE powders to save a little cash on my off days and post-workout.

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