Does Creatine REALLY work?

[loco75_dfw]

I posted something in the weightlifting forum about me making a stupid bet to bench 315 by the end of May. The only supplements I take now are:

Protein Powder, Centrum-B multivitamin, Magnesium.

I have always read Creatine increases size and strength but then I also read conflicting stories that it has more of a placebo effect.

Can anyone here really attest that it works? If so, who makes the best stuff and when do u typically take it?

 

[DJLegacy2k1]

PureCEE has worked well for me....If not big gains or anything, it seems to help with recovery time and makes sure I dont get sore. I also dont seem to fatigue as quickly leter in my sets. Seems to help keep my lifts the same when im cutting also, so I dont loose strength.

 

[loco75_dfw]

I went to Target earlier and found a 5lb bucket of Creatine Monohydrate on Clearance for $12. It is made by Body Fortress.

Is this stuff any good? Do any of ya'll have experience with this brand? Here is a link:
http://www.bodyfortress.com/pages/productDetail.aspx?PID=5

 

[ZGzaZ]

It's just creatine monohydrate, brand doesnt matter... monohydrate is monohydrate, no differences.