Creatine Supplement Guide - Complete Creatine Guide!

Editor note: this review is from guest poster Valerie Campbell.

With all the hype that surrounded creatine, it is a small wonder that there are a lot of companies out there that sell their own version of the naturally occurring component.

Products have come forward claiming that they are the most efficient of the lot. While some of them exactly do as they claim to do, some however, do not. One of the best selling products out there is Cell Tech Creatine.

If you have been seriously thinking about buying a creatine supplement, this product is one of those that you should consider. Why? Here are the reasons that you should think about.

It is efficient

When it comes to efficiency, Cell Tech Creatine is one of those that have been said to do its job. How does it do the job? This product contains some ingredients that enhance the production of insulin. Insulin production can affect the creatine supplement’s performance greatly. As you know, insulin has the primary function of managing the cellular energy levels. It allows the energy cellular unit to go inside the cell and be used. This is why when you have increased insulin levels the sugar levels in the blood will go down since this (sugar) is one of the major sources of energy.

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Q: I’ve been using creatine for years and have tried many types (creatine monohydrate, citrate, malate, etc.)—some with better results than others. I’ve now been hearing about a new type of creatine and am wondering if it’s worth trying. What is this “creatine ethyl ester”? Is it a better form of creatine? What do you know about it?

A: The first question we need to clarify is what do you mean by better? Yes, there is reason to believe creatine ethyl ester (or CEE) is probably more soluble than creatine monohydrate (Cr.H20) or other forms of creatine. And, as solubility affects transport over biological membranes (such as muscle cells), it probably is taken up into your muscles more effectively. Meaning, you can load it faster. However, whether this leads to a greater accumulation of creatine in your muscle, at the end of a five-day loading phase, compared to creatine monohydrate, is relatively unknown. At least, there’s no human data as of yet that can support or dispute this claim.

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Today I thought I’d post the video of one of my favorite creatine supplements, Gaspari’s SizeOn. SizeOn is pretty much the only post workout creatine product that I have heard nothing but good comments about. If it was a bit cheaper, I think it would be the best selling creatine supplement by a long shot! Anyway, check out this video, there’s some good info on there.

Edit: if you want to try SizeOn you can now get it in a smaller size for $17.99.

For more on SizeOn read this page or check out Gaspari’s Website.

There are plenty of rumors floating around about creatine. On this page you’ll find a list of creatine facts. For more information on creatine see the creatine supplements section on MuscleandStrength.com and for a list of the best creatine supplements check out our best list.

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What is Creatine?

Creatine is a natural compound made in our bodies to supply energy to our muscles. Its chemical name is actually ‘methylguanido-acetic acid’, but who wants to pronounce that in day-to-day life! Creatine is formed from three amino acids; arginine, methionine and glycine. The chemical process is not worth explaining as its relevance is null and void to training circumstances.

Creatine is produced in our liver primarily, and our pancreas and kidneys also. Its transported to our muscles via our bloodstream and is converted to creatine phosphate, this is achieved by the enzyme creatine kinase, which helps bond creatine to a high energy phosphate group.

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