Creatine ethyl ester vs monohydrate

[forklift28]

I am wondering if it is really worth the money to invest a better source of creatine.I have used both and currently getting monohydrate out of my protein shake.I saw a sponsor on ironlifter that carried a cell volumizer that contained creatine ethyl ester along with beta alanine.It is a excellent deal..3.10 lbs for around 40 bucks..something like 133 servings per container.I know that with monohydrate you have to have a transporter such as dextrose..but what is the importance of beta alanine?I know that I notice water retention with the monohydrate.

 

[ajdos]

Its a debated subject but after the years of info I still see alot of people using mono, I have a big thing of CEE that somoene gave to me so I use it, free is good.

 

[Matsuo Munefusa]

the ester is stripped in the hydrochloric acid in the stomach afaik so its a waste of money.

 

[mdras]

Ah, the endless debate. I use Creapure Creatine Mono from Optimum Nutrition. Works well, and is very cheap online.

 

[waynaferd]

I always use plain old bulk Creatine Mono. I haven't really read much good on the CEE

 

[chicken_hawk]

If you search the beverly int website you will find some science regarding your question, but I will sum it up for you. Use CM as it is the the form that has been tested over and over and proved effective and it is absorbed readily if you mix 5g in a warm liquid.

Later,
Hawk