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Creatine

From wikipedia.org: Creatine is often taken by athletes as a supplement for those wishing to gain muscle mass. There are a number of forms but the most common are creatine monohydrate - creatine complexed with a molecule of water, and Creatine ethyl ester (CEE). A number of methods for ingestion exist - as a powder mixed into a drink, or as a capsule or caplet. Research indicates that the use of creatine with high GI carbs (such as waxy maize) in combination with protein is also beneficial.

Creatine has no significant effect on aerobic endurance, though it will increase power during aerobic exercise (study)

Studies clearly show that creatine supplementation helps build muscle mass. However, additional water should be taken as some of the weight gained will be through water retention in the muscle.

• Creatine Monohydrate Powder

  Creatine monohydrate is creatine complexed with a molecule of water. Studies show that a 6g of creatine daily will help build skeletal muscle mass.
  
  Many bodybuilders use 5g of creatine with their pre-workout drink (includes amino acids and possibly nitric oxide) and 5g of creatine with their immediate post-workout drink (often waxy maize).
  
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• Creatine Pills

  Creatine in pill form. Expand the main creatine category information for more information and links to studies on creatine.

• Kre-Alkalyn

  From kre-alkalyn.net: Kre-Alkalyn is the patented no load, no cycle, no side effect creatine that gives you immediate results and saves you money. Kre-Alkalyn utilizes pH-Correct technology to create a creatine that remains 100% stable in liquids.
  
  Kre-Alkalyn is more potent than creatine monohydrate and many bodybuilders use 1.5g before and 1.5g after workout.

• Liquid Creatine

  Creatine in a liquid formula. Expand the main creatine category information for more information and links to studies on creatine.

• Magnesium Creatine Chelate

  Creatine magnesium chelate is supposed to allow creatine to be absorbed into the muscle via the ligand-gated cation channel (as opposed to the cell via a sodium-dependent transporter). It has been found that there is no evidence showing that creatine magnesium chelate enhances physical performance with respect to creatine monohydrate, thus the secondary transport pathway is not more efficient but still works nonetheless (study).