Punked on Creatine Ethyl Ester!

[Gawd]

So what's everyones thoughts on the best for Increasing absorption of Creatine Mono?
I've been throwing Honey in my Post-Workout shake for the insulin spike which I believe increases absorption of Creatine.

I need something to throw in my pre-workout drink though, I don't really feel like adding honey to it.
Not sure what to add, Dextrose? Waxy-Maize? One of those blend products?

 

[Akihiro]

Greetings to All,

The study comparing ethyl ester and monohydrate forms seemed very clear and unquestionable until I read the one comparing monohydrate to Kre Alkalyn. What puzzled me is that Kre Alkalyn is simply creatine monohydrate mixed with a couple of alkalinizing ( anti-acid) substances. The formula is patented but not secret. Check out <http://www.freepatentsonline.com/6399661.html>. The supposedly embarrassing revelatory study is really only comparing monohydrate to monohydrate plus a couple of buffers/fillers. The odd result of this CM vs. KA study makes me question the authority of the first study - CEE vs. CM. It would be unwise to so quickly dismiss Kre Alkalyn or ethyl ester until there is independent replication of these results. As long as we are mindful of the potential for placebo effects, our experiece as users is just as important as a laboratory assay. The people who claim to notice differences between the formulas are not necessarily imagining things and have not necessarily been "punked."

 

[joe d]

creatine mono with glucose is all i will ever use. it works perfectly.

 

[CajunSaint]

im using creatine malate which is the creatine in Controlled Labs Green Magnitude. i love it and am seeing good results