Creatine: Mono/HydroCl?

[jackhammer7]

Okay so monohydrate has been independently researched outside of the manufacturers paid labs and it's results/benefits are openly understood. Hydrochloride doesn't seem to have any of the scientific backing of monohydrate but consumer reviews of the HCl products are very supportive. I read the creatine FAQ that discussed mono and CEE but there wasn't anything about HCl. Which creatine is optimal?

[falco21]

Simple, cheap, creatine monohydrate. Nothing better. Everything else is a waste of money. Dont even bother

[jackhammer7]

Alright. Now the preworkout I'm using right now has a hydroCl compound in it. Is there any negatives to mixing the two if I add to that a daily dose of monohydrate?

[Nooomoto]

There are no negatives to mixing the two, go ahead and finish up what you have. For the future though, stick with monohydrate.

[Ashop]

Okay so monohydrate has been independently researched outside of the manufacturers paid labs and it's results/benefits are openly understood. Hydrochloride doesn't seem to have any of the scientific backing of monohydrate but consumer reviews of the HCl products are very supportive. I read the creatine FAQ that discussed mono and CEE but there wasn't anything about HCl. Which creatine is optimal?

I have tried them ALL!!! Stick with Creatine Monohydrate.

[jackhammer7]

What determines the quality of a monohydrate product? Cost or the reputation of the manufacturer? I've been paying forty to fifty bucks for creatine compounds and if there is a cheaper quality product out there I'd like to make the switch...