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SlikRick
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too bad Optimum Nutrition doesn't use Creapure creatine anymore
Lord2Fight
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Came here to say this. Not CreaPure and I've actually noticed that theirs seems to not mix as well and still stays gritty when you mix it with a protein shake. Haven't have that issue with the Nutricost or Cellucor I usually buy.
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Glad to see these prices are finally coming back down to earth...nice find.

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Nov 05, 2023 08:01 AM
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arttekNov 05, 2023 08:01 AM
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Quote from FaithfulTank7166 :
Creatine HCL better

https://www.nutrivitashop.com/cre...ormulated/

- once a day , no need for 3 doses
- no loading phase
- no bloating
- superior bioavailability
- requires less physical product (750mg-1g per 100lbs)
- easier to mix
- more affordable

This is unflavored tho so grab a cheap water enhancer to get it down.
Not sure what you're comparing to, but there is no need to Load creatine. Loading is just a matter of how quickly you want it saturated in your system if you don't already have a normal routine. And I think most people jumping on this already has a routine.

It's based on dosage, so you can either take a small dosage 3 times a day, or just take the full 3-5grams in one sitting. You typically won't need more than that, so not even sure who is taking three 1.5gram dosages in a day. Unless, you're referring to Loading, which again, that's entirely up to the person when they're starting out.

Bloating is relative to each individual and to dosage. The science behind HCL not showing GI issues is hypothesized to the lower dosage. Still, it's not entirely conclusive.

Yes, it's relatively more bioavailable, hence the lower dosage. So take the 3-5g of monohydrate and you have the same results.

Ease of mixing depends from different sources. I've had good and bad results with Monohydrate from different brands/sources, and similarly with HCL.

Really all it comes down to is preference and pricing. If HCL is noticeable cheaper and you're used it, go for it. I just don't see all these points you bringing up as being a huge deal.
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Nov 05, 2023 03:15 PM
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intromissionNov 05, 2023 03:15 PM
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Quote from homers54321 :
My eGFR was low when I took 2.5g a day. I drink a lot of water and tea. I stopped and now it's normal. It's a shame because creatine helped my lifts in the gym
Do you mean high? As the other poster mentioned, creatinine levels in the blood are elevated when taking it, but that's normal.
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homers54321Nov 05, 2023 04:13 PM
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Quote from intromission :
Do you mean high? As the other poster mentioned, creatinine levels in the blood are elevated when taking it, but that's normal.
A lower eGFR is bad
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topchoNov 05, 2023 05:44 PM
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Quote from intromission :
Do you mean high? As the other poster mentioned, creatinine levels in the blood are elevated when taking it, but that's normal.
GFR is inversely related to creatinine level: high creatinine, (falsely) low eGFR.
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doublejohnNov 05, 2023 10:46 PM
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Just to add some clarity on this: creatinine is plugged into a calculator along with your age, height, weight in order to get the eGFR, which is the best practical tool we have to track one's kidney function. Creatinine is a byproduct of muscles, so exercising before labs or having an increased muscle mass will contribute to an increased creatinine and an artificially low eGFR. Your doctor will have to track it and determine if it's of concern.

Lastly, I'll leave this NYTimes article here. Certified daily supplements certified this brand as containing the stated ingredients, which is what I was looking for from the world of poorly regulated supplements in order to commit to the purchase.
Creatine Won't Magically Give You Abs. Here's What It Might Do. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/2...roid-share
Nov 05, 2023 11:34 PM
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FaithfulTank7166Nov 05, 2023 11:34 PM
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Quote from jewbaccah :
HCL is downright dangerous
bro con-crete is literally approved and patented creatine hcl what are you even talking about?

you can get a 30 serving tub at walmart for like $20 and it's even flavored.

tho i just buy it in bulk from someone who makes many different health supplements.
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FaithfulTank7166Nov 05, 2023 11:35 PM
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Quote from arttek :
Not sure what you're comparing to, but there is no need to Load creatine. Loading is just a matter of how quickly you want it saturated in your system if you don't already have a normal routine. And I think most people jumping on this already has a routine.

It's based on dosage, so you can either take a small dosage 3 times a day, or just take the full 3-5grams in one sitting. You typically won't need more than that, so not even sure who is taking three 1.5gram dosages in a day. Unless, you're referring to Loading, which again, that's entirely up to the person when they're starting out.

Bloating is relative to each individual and to dosage. The science behind HCL not showing GI issues is hypothesized to the lower dosage. Still, it's not entirely conclusive.

Yes, it's relatively more bioavailable, hence the lower dosage. So take the 3-5g of monohydrate and you have the same results.

Ease of mixing depends from different sources. I've had good and bad results with Monohydrate from different brands/sources, and similarly with HCL.

Really all it comes down to is preference and pricing. If HCL is noticeable cheaper and you're used it, go for it. I just don't see all these points you bringing up as being a huge deal.
there is no saturation/loading period when using hcl, one dose can effectively saturate your muscles with creatine. That's the main thing behind the whole better absorption and bioavailability behind creatine HCL.

if no bloating, better mixing, better absorption, and better value doesn't seem like a huge deal then you're logic is obviously flawed, it's way better.

thanks for pointing out that using more monohydrate is required for the same result , that's exactly what im saying. It's also cheaper per gram than monohydrate, and takes less for the same result , making it obviously a better choice.

im just letting you know theres better options than monohydrate out there, you can drink whatever you want but be real creatine HCL is better in every aspect. Just because monohydrate can do the same thing if you do 3x as much, doesn't mean its the same, it means to takes 3x as much to do the same thing, making it a worse choice.

creatine isn't just for lifting - it can help your brain and all kinds of things. Ofc monohydrate folks are used to guzzling down hundreds of grams of it per months, wish ppl would just do the daily dose one instead of constantly badgering their kidneys with it

using excuses like "most ppl here are already on monohydrate" is just not effectively arguing against why creatine HCL isn't more efficient or better for you. Probably because you can't make that argument, since it's a fact that Creatine HCL is better in every aspect of human consumption when compared to monohydrate. I'm not worried about your preference or speculations on shoppers on slickdeals. I'm talking fact, monohydrate taste awful and is such a bitch to mix, creatine HCL is just way easier you throw a couple scoops into a bcaa or pre workout or something and it's done. No fighting bloating and shit. Not only is it cheaper per gram, the effective dose is like 3x smaller, so you save money per gram and per dose - but buy whatever you want to - im just saying , its better = )_
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IndigoFuel8490Nov 06, 2023 04:42 PM
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Quote from FaithfulTank7166 :
im just letting you know theres better options than monohydrate out there, you can drink whatever you want but be real creatine HCL is better in every aspect.
Creatine Monohyrdate has been studied for decades and proven safe by many peer-reviewed and replicated studies. Creatine HCL has far less research conducted on it as it is a newer entrant. Since supplements fall into a weird gray zone of not being covered by the FDA, I would rather err on the side of caution and only use Creatine Monohyrate for now.
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humblehypeNov 06, 2023 09:35 PM
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Still significantly more expensive than this one /oz.
https://a.co/d/fEJ954h
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FaithfulTank7166Nov 06, 2023 11:00 PM
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Quote from IndigoFuel8490 :
Creatine Monohyrdate has been studied for decades and proven safe by many peer-reviewed and replicated studies. Creatine HCL has far less research conducted on it as it is a newer entrant. Since supplements fall into a weird gray zone of not being covered by the FDA, I would rather err on the side of caution and only use Creatine Monohyrate for now.
it is not grey market the fda has approved con-cret for sale , the patented creatine HCL

fair point, to each their own, it still has some studies and shown to be perfectly safe so far. just wanted to let ppl who take creatine know about creatine hcl as its starting to become more and more common even in places like wal mart with the con-cret patented stuff. i mean fda has to approve that before its on a shelf at a grocery store. however i understand and respect your caution, i will say personally creatine hcl hits different, idk exactly why i think its because of the less bloat and less amount needed when mixing it, it gives a good effect but you have to remember to drink water with it. I try to get down 20oz immediately after. if you're one of those guys who needs a celebrity endorsement jim stoppani recommends creatine hcl and im pretty sure he has an actual doctorate.

tho that's exactly what myprotein tells people , right next to their giant ad for their monohydrate lolol
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topchoNov 06, 2023 11:40 PM
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Quote from FaithfulTank7166 :
it is not grey market the fda has approved con-cret for sale , the patented creatine HCL

fair point, to each their own, it still has some studies and shown to be perfectly safe so far. just wanted to let ppl who take creatine know about creatine hcl as its starting to become more and more common even in places like wal mart with the con-cret patented stuff. i mean fda has to approve that before its on a shelf at a grocery store. however i understand and respect your caution, i will say personally creatine hcl hits different, idk exactly why i think its because of the less bloat and less amount needed when mixing it, it gives a good effect but you have to remember to drink water with it. I try to get down 20oz immediately after. if you're one of those guys who needs a celebrity endorsement jim stoppani recommends creatine hcl and im pretty sure he has an actual doctorate.

tho that's exactly what myprotein tells people , right next to their giant ad for their monohydrate lolol
FDA does not approve dietary supplements of any kind and certainly not specific products. It does recognize substances as safe. FDA approval is a huge deal and no creatine product is FDA approved.
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FaithfulTank7166Nov 07, 2023 12:22 AM
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FDA does not approve dietary supplements of any kind and certainly not specific products. It does recognize substances as safe. FDA approval is a huge deal and no creatine product is FDA approved.
creatine products are regulated by the fda so im sure its safe since it has gotten all the way to walmart shelves. i myself have taken it for like 2 years, and it was available way before that. i said approved for sale, not approved for any kind of ailment, it's just a different word. i mean i can get the confusion since fda approves stuff for ailments, but i clearly said for sale and it was related to someone saying its grey market and unsafe, the fda "regulates" these products and so i just was saying they have obviously reviewed and approved creatine hcl to be marketed as a safe dietary supplement. It's also just way better all around, like in every aspect of consumption it is superior and avoiding it is just being prideful. do you really need 10 years of random and questionable creatine hcl studies before you're comfortable taking it? when clearly the fda has regulated this market and approved it for sale ?

the fact con-crete has an approved patent im sure the fda verified it to be safe for consumption, either way, it's not an unsafe supplement
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topchoNov 07, 2023 12:41 AM
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Quote from FaithfulTank7166 :
creatine products are regulated by the fda so im sure its safe since it has gotten all the way to walmart shelves. i myself have taken it for like 2 years, and it was available way before that. i said approved for sale, not approved for any kind of ailment, it's just a different word. i mean i can get the confusion since fda approves stuff for ailments, but i clearly said for sale and it was related to someone saying its grey market and unsafe, the fda "regulates" these products and so i just was saying they have obviously reviewed and approved creatine hcl to be marketed as a safe dietary supplement. It's also just way better all around, like in every aspect of consumption it is superior and avoiding it is just being prideful. do you really need 10 years of random and questionable creatine hcl studies before you're comfortable taking it? when clearly the fda has regulated this market and approved it for sale ?

the fact con-crete has an approved patent im sure the fda verified it to be safe for consumption, either way, it's not an unsafe supplement
And, yet the FDA has not approved their patent and their product as they don't do that. Neither have they verified their product. Not more than they verify a specific brand of cereal.
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FaithfulTank7166Nov 07, 2023 12:53 AM
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Quote from topcho :
And, yet the FDA has not approved their patent and their product as they don't do that. Neither have they verified their product. Not more than they verify a specific brand of cereal.
they regulate it's safety, it wouldn't be on a shelf in walmart if it wasn't. and what authority would stop the sale of it ?

.. The FDA.

Simply put, the FDA has made sure it is safe because it wouldn't be for sale if it wasn't.
The FDA has regulated the sale of it,

So you can use whatever word you prefer to make that statement lmao

and i'm pretty sure food patents (since creatine actually comes from food and this is a dietary supplement) have some part in that process.

at the end of the day the FDA is what makes it not a grey area supplemtn, like the original reply was intended to do.

like really "regulating" creatine hcl by the fda implies some kind of verification process done by the FDA that verifies the integrity and safe consumption of products. That process inherently approves or denies a product's ability to be sold in stores. like you're just nit picking words this isn't a medical device its a dietary supplement
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took some last not and I woke up still not jacked. I'm skinny and fat. SCAM
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