Grade | pharmaceutical |
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Purity | 99.87%+ purity (HPLC) |
Kosher Status | Powder is OU kosher |
Taste | highly bitter, harsh taste |
Solubility | soluble |
Characteristics | ultra micronized no cramping or bloating |
Appearance | white crystalline powder |
Odor | non/slight |
pH | n/a |
Classification | sports, ATP |
CAS Registry | 15366-32-2 |
Synonyms | CEE, creatine ethyl ester hydrochloride |
Molecular Formula | C6H14CIN3O2 |
Manufactured structure |
Creatine Ethyl Ester is an advanced, highly bio-active form of creatine that increases cell volumization, anaerobic energy production and shortens recovery periods between workouts.
Since regular creatine monohydrate is not fully absorbed, the unabsorbed creatine will draw water outside of the muscle cell and will result in "creatine bloat." With CEE, the absorption of esterified creatine will be increased and the infamous "creatine bloat" will be eliminated! Users report substantial increases in strength, with none of the gastrointestinal discomfort or water bloat associated with the monohydrate form.
By chemically bonding creatine to the ethyl ester molecule, creatine ethyl ester efficiently bypasses the gut and has the ability to enter the muscle cell directly giving you superior absorption and cell volumization. Unlike creatine monohydrate which can be converted into creatinine in the gut, ethyl ester is shuttled directly to the muscle cells. As a result, more creatine is able to enter the muscle cells creating a pro-anabolic environment by increasing ATP stores and cell volumization.
Because creatine ethyl ester is much better absorbed by the body, it is required in lower dosages than creatine monohydrate. Additionally, because less creatine ethyl ester is required to achieve similar or better results than creatine monohydrate there are less digestive problems such as bloating and less water retention outside the muscle cells. Enzymes that shuttle creatine to the muscle cells are always working efficiently because they are not saturated with extreme amounts of creatine monohydrate. So, rather than having bloated or puffy looking muscle from the extra-cellular water retention that creatine monohydrate causes, users of creatine ethyl ester will have larger, harder and more defined muscles.
Creatine monohydrate requires a creatine transporter protein for its uptake into muscle cells. Some research has shown that chronic supplementation with regular creatine can cause creatine transporter downgrade. This means creatine cannot efficiently be taken up by the muscle cell. Creatine transporter downgrade is a non-issue with Creatine-ethyl ester because it uses ethyl ester as a transporter.
Works for creatine "Non Responders":
A portion of the population finds that they get little or no results from creatine and have been categorized as creatine non-responders. If you are a creatine non-responder than Creatine Ethyl Ester is a great option for you. The fact is, you can't experience the incredible effects of creatine unless your muscular creatine concentrations reach optimal levels. Creatine Ethyl Ester maximizes creatine absorption and concentration in the muscle by taking advantage of ethyl ester as a transporter of creatine.
CEE powder has a strong bitter taste unlike creatine monohydrate which has no taste, CEE powder has a strong, bitter and bad taste. CEE tastes best when mixed with strong flavored juices, but is still pretty bad. Our customers recommend the shot method: mix your CEE with 2-3 ounces of juice and drink it like a shot, then wash it down with the rest of your beverage. The benefit of our pure powder CEE is that it is pure pharmaceutical grade CEE which charges directly into the muscle, however, its strong taste it is not for everyone. It is pretty hardcore so if you're worried about taste you might want to stick with the capsules or the Creatine Ethyl Ester Malate.
Creatine is one of the most researched and important sports supplements today. It has become a must for athletes wanting to increase workout intensity while delaying the onset of fatigue. Research has shown that supplementing with creatine can boost muscle size, strength and endurance, improve athletic performance, and speed muscle recovery. Saturating your muscles with creatine improves your body's ability to quickly replenish and recycle ATP, which increases muscle energy and delays muscle fatigue. Studies show that when athletes supplement with creatine while weight training, they can quickly gain lean body mass and strength.
Lactic acid is a bi-product from anaerobic (without oxygen) exercise, such as weight training. Lactic acid is responsible for the 'burning' sensation when the muscle becomes fatigued. When you cannot train anymore, it is due to you either having run out of energy or a build up of lactic acid. Creatine may act as a buffer for this lactic acid, which helps to delay the onset of fatigue.
It has been demonstrated that creatine may also promote muscle growth by stimulating protein synthesis in two ways. Firstly, from the increased work you are able to do as a result of its energy replenishing actions. Secondly is that the more creatine phosphate (CP) that is stored in muscle, the more water is drawn into muscle making it fuller and stronger. With more CP and water in muscle, the volume increases, and the muscle cell is volumized or 'super-hydrated'. A volumized muscle helps to trigger protein synthesis, minimize protein breakdown and increase glycogen synthesis (Haussinger 1996; 1996). If a muscle is then trained properly, this could lead to enhanced muscle growth. The muscle 'pump' experienced when using creatine is reported to be much more intense, and this is as a result of the cell volumizing effect.
Workout Days: As a dietary supplement, take 2.5 grams (1 serving) with 16 ounces of water 20-30 minutes before your workout. Continue water consumption throughout the workout. Take a second serving with 16 ounces of water immediately after your workout.
Non Workout Days: As a dietary supplement, take 1 serving with 16 ounces of water with your first meal of the day. Take a second serving with 16 ounces of water with a meal 4-6 hours later.
The product contains creatine so consume adequate water when using. As a general guideline consume at least an extra 16 ounces of water daily for each serving.
NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Women who are pregnant, breast feeding or lactating, diabetics, hypoglycemics, and people with known medical conditions and/or taking drugs should consult with a licensed physician and/or pharmacist prior to taking dietary supplements. Read all label warning before taking creatine or any nutritional supplement. Drink at least 16-32 ounces of additional water per day when using this or any type of creatine.