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Finding the Best Grade Creatine to Build Muscle Fast

October 23rd, 2008

I would consider myself a conservative weight training supplement user. That is, I have my doubts about their benefits, if any, and I have concerns over their long-term health effects. The fact is that these are not FDA-regulated, and we have very few independent and objective studies done about their use.

One supplement that appears to get the nod of approval from most (at least at dosage levels below 5 grams per day) is creatine, one of the few supplements that I would consider using. But not all creatine is created equally, and if you’re looking for muscle weight gain, you are going to run across countless varieties and brands of the stuff. I don’t want to risk making blanket statements, but in my experience it seems that the absolute cheapest brands are worthless, and the absolute most expensive brands have no benefit over the lower-priced alternatives.

Your best bet is to pick up an independent, objective review book, or stick with a good, reputable brand name, and only choose pharmaceutical grade creatine. Those options won’t guarantee that your selection is top of the line, but they will sure help!

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