what is the difference bewteen these 2 creatines?

[elmo354]

What is the difference between creatine monohydrate and di-creatine citrate?

I just bought some of gnc's "mega creatine" because it was on sale and just noticed it wasn't creatine monohydrate. Doh!

so if someone could tell me if I bought a bunch of crap I would really appreciate it.

Here are the ingrediants:

Di; Creatine Citrate, Sodium Monobasic Phosphate, Potasium Monobasic Phosphate, Citric Acid, Sodium bicarbonate, Potassium bicarbonate, Falvorings, Sucratose.

Also it is an effervecant formula.

thanks for any response

[Orange357]

Effervescent - Creatine Monohydrate powder that is finely milled is called "Micronized". Micronization makes the particles smaller which may aid in their solubility - giving you a drink that is better dissolved. If creatine is not dissolved well before drinking, it could cause gastrointestinal distress and possibly cause diarrhea and/or bloating. Although this does not occur with most people, if this is a problem for you, we recommend especially avoiding capsules since these are simply creatine powder in gelatin capsules with no chance of dissolving before hitting the stomach. Try Creatine in Effervescent or liquid (serum) form for the least chance of upsetting the stomach.

Creatine Powder - Creatine phosphate is a high-energy compound in muscle cells which stores energy and provides the energy for short bursts of activity. Creatine is produced by the human body, and the compound also occurs naturally in meat and fish. Consequently, vegetarians tend to have lower creatine stores than meat eaters. One pound of beef contains 2 grams of creatine. In a supplement form, it is an odorless, virtually tasteless, white powder which looks like sugar and is usually preferable mixed with grape juice. Creatine has been tested on athletes involved in short bursts of activity such as weight lifters, sprinters, cycles, rowers, and swimmers. Studies show that supplementation with Creatine Monohydrate boosts size and muscle strength, speeds recovery, and increases muscle bioenergetics and lean body mass.

Heres info on both.

[syntekz]

LOL. You still didn't answer what "di-creatine citrate" is.

I have no idea either; never heard of it honestly.

[Orange357]

heres a little info:
Creatine Citrate, a newer form of Creatine being sold in the market, might have even greater muscle-building benefits. This is because citrates generally have a higher solubility and absorption than monohydrates. In fact, citrates have a 90% absorption rate into the bloodstream as compared to monohydrates' 40%. This means that Creatine Citrate will provide more Creatine, gram for gram, than its monohydrate form which will, of course, result in greater muscular growth. Creatine Citrate supplements are commonly sold in fizzy, effervescent drink forms.

[PowerManDL]

I'll have to check into that-- I'm not familiar with the citrate myself, but I'll see what I can find.

[Cackerot69]

Creatine citrate just dissolved better in water, but it also has less "free creatine" (basically, usable creatine) per gram (about 500mg). So, creatine citrate may dissolve easier but you have to take more for the same amount making it much less cost effective...it tastes nasty too.

[vpy]

hmmn.. good info guys....

I just swirl my micronized creatine in water and down it... that is... when I actually use creatine...