Creatine is the most rigorously tested ergogenic supplement around. We now know that Creatine’s benefits reach beyond just helping you get bigger and stronger (check out this piece I wrote for Men’s Health on 5 Unknown Benefits of Creatine). In this edition of Ask Dr. Mike we’ll look several different kinds of designer creatine such as creatine ethly ester and buffered creatine as well as creatine monohydrate.
I’ll also discuss Creapure Creatine and what sets it apart from other creatine supplements.
Hey Mike, what do you think about Creatine Malate? Any advantages over monohydrate? What if you already supplement with citrulline malate?
I use micronized monohydrate. Not convinced that Creatine Malate works any better. This study showed that it didn’t really work. If you read it you see that they mention this:
“What is more creatine malate supplementation comparing to monohydrate helps to avoid accumulating water in muscle cells”
Part of the cell volumizing effect of creatine is due to that increase water accumulation in muscles cells so I don’t want to avoid that.
Regarding the other part of your question – supplementing with creatine malate won’t impact your citrulline malate dosage.