Is CEE really better than Monohydrate?

Leatherface · 04-12-2007, 07:54 AM

I did alot of searching on here and it seems like there are conflicting views as to whether or not CEE actually IS more efficient than good old creatine monohydrate.

Apparently (and I'm sure most of you already know this) CEE is more readily absorbed and does not cause the bloating, dehydration, or diarrhea that is often accompanied with creatine monohydrate.

It seems, however, that because CEE is somewhat new that many feel it is relatively unproven and does not have the rpoven track record as monohydrate.

Can anyone weigh in on this? Is CEE legit, or are we better off getting good old powdered creatine?

p.s. I read where someone mentioned mixing creatine monohydrate with a hot beverage so that it dissolves a little better. Anyone tried this?

Thanks.

**Prince** · 04-12-2007, 08:00 AM

it is esterfied creatine, it is real, legit, etc. and it has a higher absorption rate the mono, however if you do well with mono use that; some people either don't get much from mono and/or have GI issues, and CEE is a blessing for them.

Leatherface · 04-12-2007, 08:07 AM

Thanks for you response Prince. Any thoughts on the idea of mixing monohydrate with a warm beverage for better solubility?

**Prince** · 04-12-2007, 08:13 AM

yes, that is very helpful, but most people don't do it.

Leatherface · 04-13-2007, 07:37 AM

Tried it last night Prince. It completely dissolved!!

I boiled some water, mixed in the creatine, then added cool water so I could drink it down. Every LAST grain had dissolved. Why don't more people do this I wonder?

emitecaps · 04-14-2007, 10:55 PM

Would the added heat of boiling water denature the creatine? Creatine mono is tasteless and slightly gritty so most people just mix it with water a chug it down. As long is the heat has no adverse affects on it then use it in the manner that suits you.

bio-chem · 04-15-2007, 12:25 AM

i was under the impression heating up creatine broke it down faster and less was absorbed

vinceforheismen · 04-16-2007, 06:10 PM

iv found that i respond great from monohydrate and poor from cee....

**Prince** · 04-16-2007, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinceforheismen

iv found that i respond great from monohydrate and poor from cee....

interesting, what brand of CEE?

IronMagLabs CEE

camarosuper6 · 04-16-2007, 10:24 PM

Its about how your body responds.. just because something is not in a medical journal doesn't mean it has no value.

Mrquest · 04-17-2007, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinceforheismen

iv found that i respond great from monohydrate and poor from cee....

I have found the same thing, but part of that is that I took it as a cap, and not as powder.

I have switched back to mono, and probably will not switch back. Mono doesnt bother me, I can take 30 grams at once if I like with no stomach problems.

I take 20g before though, and 5 grams after workout.

I did accidently take 40-50g ( I pre-mixed some with gatoraid and forgot about it, so I put another 20 or so in) at one time though, I kinda freaked out and drank a bunch of water just to make sure i didnt dehyrdrate.

**Prince** · 04-17-2007, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrquest

I have found the same thing, but part of that is that I took it as a cap, and not as powder.
why would that make a difference?

I take 20g before though, and 5 grams after workout.
that is excessive IMO. I hope you are drinking a shitload of water.

.

**Mudge** · 04-18-2007, 08:36 PM

Mono doesn't even work for me, I take about 9g of CEE total a day in 3 servings.

04-12-2007, 07:54 AM	#1
Leatherface Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 109	Is CEE really better than Monohydrate? I did alot of searching on here and it seems like there are conflicting views as to whether or not CEE actually IS more efficient than good old creatine monohydrate. Apparently (and I'm sure most of you already know this) CEE is more readily absorbed and does not cause the bloating, dehydration, or diarrhea that is often accompanied with creatine monohydrate. It seems, however, that because CEE is somewhat new that many feel it is relatively unproven and does not have the rpoven track record as monohydrate. Can anyone weigh in on this? Is CEE legit, or are we better off getting good old powdered creatine? p.s. I read where someone mentioned mixing creatine monohydrate with a hot beverage so that it dissolves a little better. Anyone tried this? Thanks.
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04-12-2007, 08:00 AM	#2
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,732 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 320	it is esterfied creatine, it is real, legit, etc. and it has a higher absorption rate the mono, however if you do well with mono use that; some people either don't get much from mono and/or have GI issues, and CEE is a blessing for them.
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04-12-2007, 08:07 AM	#3
Leatherface Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 109	Thanks for you response Prince. Any thoughts on the idea of mixing monohydrate with a warm beverage for better solubility?
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04-12-2007, 08:13 AM	#4
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,732 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 320	yes, that is very helpful, but most people don't do it.
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04-13-2007, 07:37 AM	#5
Leatherface Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 109	Tried it last night Prince. It completely dissolved!! I boiled some water, mixed in the creatine, then added cool water so I could drink it down. Every LAST grain had dissolved. Why don't more people do this I wonder?
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04-14-2007, 10:55 PM	#6
emitecaps Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 267	Would the added heat of boiling water denature the creatine? Creatine mono is tasteless and slightly gritty so most people just mix it with water a chug it down. As long is the heat has no adverse affects on it then use it in the manner that suits you.
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04-15-2007, 12:25 AM	#7
bio-chem Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 4,213 Photos: 14	i was under the impression heating up creatine broke it down faster and less was absorbed

04-16-2007, 06:10 PM	#8
vinceforheismen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 397	iv found that i respond great from monohydrate and poor from cee....

04-16-2007, 10:24 PM	#10
camarosuper6 Back Home In SOCAL Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: California Posts: 3,343	Its about how your body responds.. just because something is not in a medical journal doesn't mean it has no value.
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04-18-2007, 08:36 PM	#13
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