Finding which creatine product works best for you

[Island Roots]

I've been lifting for about a year now -I use to take MuscleMilk but now all I'm taking is whey protein.

I'm highly considering trying creatine.

I've done some reading on BSN No-Xplode and other creatine products - it seems as though it is simply a case of trial and error. A product works for some while it doesn't work for others, etc. Am I correct in this assumption?

Also, I have a quick question about BSN's No-Xplode. The label says it contains no sugar so does this mean it contains insulin-mimicking agents? I am assuming that it isn't 100% pure creatine monohydrate as it is flavored and whathaveyou.

 

[wastedours]

Well i am not gonna say that No-Explode is a waste of money and does'nt work but MANY people on here and bodybuilding.com have told me that No-Explode is a waste of money. Also for creatine i suggest trying Creatine Mono it's very inexpensive and the Fruit Punch flavor tastes GREAT!! So im not saying it doesnt work but if i was you i would consider not purchasing No-Explode or maybe if you have a friend sample his and see if it works for you.

 

[musclepump]

Creatine Monohydrate is the original and best.

 

[Island Roots]

Is there any specific brand that you guys recommend? So far I've noticed Creatine Monohydrate from Now Foods (off BulkNutrition) and from Prolabs (off Amazon.com).

Also, I'm assuming that I should mix it with sugar as it is pure creatine without any additives?

 

[nR_Kris]

creatine monohydrate might be the original but its not the best, i used crea mono, and did nothing to me no gains in any aspect (strenght & mass) then tryed cell tech used for 1 1/2-2 months, i got results when i almost finished the 7lb bottle, and just strenght, then tryed san V12, that shit worked well for me (and its tri-creatine melate) lots of strenght and i say LOTs, and mass as well ,then v12 turbo came (i think its the same just more creatine in the serving... but o well did the same in 1/2 of the time saw results in less than a week 5 days)...so, what im traying to say is, every body is diferent something might work for u and not for others,may u should star with pure mono creatine, if u dont like it or see no effects jump to dicreatine (might be swole my friend use that thing and i can tell it works too) if not go for tr creatine (v12), and theres also creatine ethyl ......u got lot of time BB'ng takes years so u got 1 year u still a noob, try new stuff (if u got the $$) and judge by urself,

 

[nR_Kris]

look at this thread http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/showthread.php?t=35017
interesting coments in there

 

[wastedours]

Is there any specific brand that you guys recommend? So far I've noticed Creatine Monohydrate from Now Foods (off BulkNutrition) and from Prolabs (off Amazon.com).

Also, I'm assuming that I should mix it with sugar as it is pure creatine without any additives?

Personally everyone says EAS Phospagen Elite is overpriced but i don't think so. And if anything else try CEE if mono does'nt work

 

[ATOMSPLTR]

Creatine Ethyl Ester at CNW

 

[Addiction]

Cee @ Bn

 

[Flakko]

NO-Xplode n CEX worked well for me, both r good products, now I have Swole, I'll start it tomorrow.