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new_apprentice · 01-08-2004, 07:12 PM

hi guys
im thinking of starting on some creatine.
not sure which to start on, ive read about mycronized or something?
ive seen some cheaper stuff on ebay and that, is that any good?

any advice on creatine is welcome.

cheers guys

BSF James · 01-08-2004, 08:11 PM

If you're after the cheapest option, just get plain creatine monohydrate. Stick to decent brands though - especially those using creapure such as reflex and USN as this is the highest quality creatine monohydrate available. There is some crap, impure creatine on the market. If it uses creapure you cant go wrong as it is 99% pure, hplc tested.

Mr T · 01-08-2004, 08:16 PM

mix it with glucose yourself mate, saves alot of money and does as good as job.

crazycacti · 01-08-2004, 10:27 PM

Def buy some USN creatine monohydrate and mix it with some powder form dextrose which u can get easily from health food shops and chemists - every time u need to take some creatine in ur loading or maintainance phase mix 5g of creatine with about 35g of dextrose - mix with plenty of water so it all dissolves, add a bit of squash or something like that and bingo - almost exactly the same as all the other creatine supplements out there (minus some glutamine and a few other things that u can take seperately anyway) - and for a lot less of the price - which is always a bonus!

**hackskii** · 02-08-2004, 12:43 AM

I would use creatine.
Got great benefits from the V12 by Sans Nutrition!

Other then that, get with the board sponsers and buy from them at a deal.
They can probably give you the best deal!

Cant go to the U.S. without shipping overpricing the wholesale cost

Langers · 02-08-2004, 05:10 PM

I would also go with Reflex or USN

BSF James · 02-08-2004, 05:27 PM

You cant go wrong with a creapure creatine monohydrate - about 6 months worth for around £30. You can get glucose or dextrose from boots or superdrug. If you're looking for economy, this is the best option. If you want that little extra and have the cash for it then something like v12, tri matrix, metacel or creatamax 8000gl are good choices.

new_apprentice · 02-08-2004, 08:35 PM

cheers guys,

ive also seen creatine tablets and serums!
are these any good?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...692110581&rd=1

this is a link to one a found on ebay!
or are powders the best option?
i dont know how to fit all these drinks in with a protein powder as well!!!!
cheers

**hackskii** · 03-08-2004, 01:48 AM

Powders are better.

Personally, I have had better luck with V12 than anything. It costs more but this in my opinion works best For Me.
I actually got stronger after a cycle using this product.
It has Taurine (amino)
l-Glutamine
Arginine and a whole lot of other stuff.
The taste? Really nice!!!!!

But as far as creatine is concerned I feel that silentbob might be the best to answer this question and beings as he supplies the stuff then can we say discount?
I think Silentbob might be the best to answer.

Although, there is a thread on making your own creatine here : http://www.uk-muscle.co.uk/supplementation/2500-making-your-own-creatine-formula.html

BSF James · 04-08-2004, 12:01 PM

I wouldnt advise you to use creatine serums. All the lab tests done on them have found they dont actually contain any creatine. Not surprising as creatine is well known to be unstable in water. The makers claim that they found a way to stabilise it, but the tests suggest otherwise. Still, the manufactuers make a huge amount of money so they must shift a lot of it. They've contacted us recently to ask if we'd stock it, but until they can provide me scientific proof that they've stabilised creatine in liquid we're out! I might start another thread about this actually.

Panthro · 04-08-2004, 12:13 PM

hi mate,

V12 is the dogs as is swole by sytrax. defo use one of those mate!

Stv_BABES · 04-08-2004, 09:45 PM

is ther any need 2 mix glucose wi tha v12?

or was it anly wi tha 'cheapa' options?

**hackskii** · 05-08-2004, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stv_BABES

is ther any need 2 mix glucose wi tha v12?

or was it anly wi tha 'cheapa' options?

No

Yes

winger · 05-08-2004, 02:52 AM

Just take the creatine monohydrate with grape juice and save your money. Dextrose sugar (grape juice) spikes the insulin more than any other sugar. It shuttles the creatine into the muscles.

Langers · 05-08-2004, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by winger

Just take the creatine monohydrate with grape juice and save your money.

?

I dont respond to creatine but I find V-12 good.

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Mr T Looking Freaky Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 709	mix it with glucose yourself mate, saves alot of money and does as good as job. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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hackskii UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 23,727	I would use creatine. Got great benefits from the V12 by Sans Nutrition! Other then that, get with the board sponsers and buy from them at a deal. They can probably give you the best deal! Cant go to the U.S. without shipping overpricing the wholesale cost __________________ "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." - George Carlin Scott To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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crazycacti Fat and bulking... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Isle of Man/Newcastle Posts: 1,417	Def buy some USN creatine monohydrate and mix it with some powder form dextrose which u can get easily from health food shops and chemists - every time u need to take some creatine in ur loading or maintainance phase mix 5g of creatine with about 35g of dextrose - mix with plenty of water so it all dissolves, add a bit of squash or something like that and bingo - almost exactly the same as all the other creatine supplements out there (minus some glutamine and a few other things that u can take seperately anyway) - and for a lot less of the price - which is always a bonus!

02-08-2004, 05:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
BSF James BodyShapers Fitness MD Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Telford Posts: 1,258	You cant go wrong with a creapure creatine monohydrate - about 6 months worth for around £30. You can get glucose or dextrose from boots or superdrug. If you're looking for economy, this is the best option. If you want that little extra and have the cash for it then something like v12, tri matrix, metacel or creatamax 8000gl are good choices. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. -Now with FREE shipping available on all UK mainland orders! 5% off your first order - use discount code ukm6. The #1 choice for To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. with rapid, reliable service. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - research backed sports nutrition.

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new_apprentice Newbie Trainer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: near peterborugh Posts: 20	cheers guys, ive also seen creatine tablets and serums! are these any good? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...692110581&rd=1 this is a link to one a found on ebay! or are powders the best option? i dont know how to fit all these drinks in with a protein powder as well!!!! cheers __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-08-2004, 01:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
hackskii UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 23,727	Powders are better. Personally, I have had better luck with V12 than anything. It costs more but this in my opinion works best For Me. I actually got stronger after a cycle using this product. It has Taurine (amino) l-Glutamine Arginine and a whole lot of other stuff. The taste? Really nice!!!!! But as far as creatine is concerned I feel that silentbob might be the best to answer this question and beings as he supplies the stuff then can we say discount? I think Silentbob might be the best to answer. Although, there is a thread on making your own creatine here : http://www.uk-muscle.co.uk/supplementation/2500-making-your-own-creatine-formula.html __________________ "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." - George Carlin Scott To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

04-08-2004, 12:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
BSF James BodyShapers Fitness MD Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Telford Posts: 1,258	I wouldnt advise you to use creatine serums. All the lab tests done on them have found they dont actually contain any creatine. Not surprising as creatine is well known to be unstable in water. The makers claim that they found a way to stabilise it, but the tests suggest otherwise. Still, the manufactuers make a huge amount of money so they must shift a lot of it. They've contacted us recently to ask if we'd stock it, but until they can provide me scientific proof that they've stabilised creatine in liquid we're out! I might start another thread about this actually. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. -Now with FREE shipping available on all UK mainland orders! 5% off your first order - use discount code ukm6. The #1 choice for To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. with rapid, reliable service. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - research backed sports nutrition.

04-08-2004, 12:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
Panthro Getting HUGE! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,509	hi mate, V12 is the dogs as is swole by sytrax. defo use one of those mate! __________________ "looking at picutres of half naked men dont get you strong. Lets get down to business and go to the gym" - Svend Karlson. 'Viking Power'

04-08-2004, 09:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
Stv_BABES Gym Addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: Da Hood Posts: 106	is ther any need 2 mix glucose wi tha v12? or was it anly wi tha 'cheapa' options?

05-08-2004, 02:52 AM	#14 (permalink)
winger UK-Muscle Male Animal Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southern California, USA Posts: 10,332 Blog Entries: 1	Just take the creatine monohydrate with grape juice and save your money. Dextrose sugar (grape juice) spikes the insulin more than any other sugar. It shuttles the creatine into the muscles. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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