What do you guys think about my choice?

[ntrllftr]

For the most part this past year I have been eating whole foods with high protein but after my last shows I decided that I am going back to using more supplements again.

I was out of protein and glutamin this past weekend so I went out to my Vitamin store and bought a 2lb of the Nitrotech Hardcore which has both in it and would be about the same price for both products individually anyway. It was about 30 bucks. Today I went to a store and saw a brand called Six Star which is also called Hardcore. The ingredients are about the same but half the price. So what did I do I bought 2 jugs. lol
Anyone have a take on this stuff?

I have tried creatine monohydrate in the past but did not see any results.
I used 3 grams prior to workout and 3 grams after working out. I also tried 5 grams b4 and after working out.
Maybe this creatine ethyl ester will respond better for me?
I also bought the Hardcore Creatine which is ethyl esterized, the Six Star brand. Maybe I am a non-responder to creatine and I might have waisted my money, I don't know?
Anyone have any opinions on this stuff as well?
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[mrbeefy]

I would just like to say that in my experience, I have wasted a lot of money on supps that just plain old did not work.

Just like one trainer told me about "Protein Bars being over-priced candy bars." Some truth there.

I would just keep in mind that they are called Supplements because that's what they are supposed to do, SUPPLEMENT your nutrition of REAL food.....not necessarily replace it.

Now remember....that's a Multi-million dollar company telling you to buy their product. They will say it's the best. They will show you pic's of ripped guys and hot girls who allegedly use THAT product exclusivley, and got ripped and hot in 6 weeks or less.
By the way, they have some swamp land for sale too.

I'm not slamming them (much), becuase they have there uses. If you can't get all your protein in, slipping in a protein drink to SUPPLEMENT your food is fine. If your on the go for work, and don't have time to swallow a bunch of chicken breasts, by all means...drink a protein drink.

But in my opnion, just by my own stupidity and trying to find the quick fix..........nothing, absolutley nothing, beats plain old good food and nutrition, and a a lot of hard work in the gym.

"Ripleys.................beleive it...or not!"

[RUBICON19]

Sounds like a good plan. If you want a great product, go with NO Shotgun after you run the stuff you bought

[beckie]

I've tried alot of different supps too Carl and creatine just doesn't work for me either. the only supps I use now are protein powder,fish oil,multi vitmin and Xtend. I know Layne hates glutamine but other trainers swear by it-myself,Xtend is WAY superior!

[EBA84]

No replacement for good old food in my opinion. I use whey protein in the morning and that is it.

[mrky03]

I for the most part agree with everyone's comments. I do use creatine and have always gotten good results from it! Hey its cheap and effective! In fact if I had to choose creatine over anyother supplement it would definitely be my first choice! I used the Six Star brand you mentioned a while back and was very impressed! I'm going to buy some more tomorrow! I'll use it pre and post workout with the whey protein. Thats really about the extent of my supplementation program outside of using EFA's, glucosamine/chondroitin, and extra C,E and calcium.

Having said all that I still take in most of my nutrition with whole food.

[fit]

About 25% of the population are creatine non-responders; it's entirely possible it does nothing for you.

[masterschamp]

100% whole food. Can't say it any plainer.

Keith