Creatine Muscle

What is creatine ethyl ester?

This form of creatine deserves some attention because it has been labeled as the most effective creatine supplement to date, sometimes referred to as “next generation creatine”. It seems that whenever there is a new version of an old favorite in the supplement world it deems its predecessors unworthy. Marketing definitely plays a major role in how we gather our information so we have to be careful that we don’t abandon creatine forms that are already proven. If the type of creatine you are currently using is working for you and you see noticeable gains in strength and muscle, then by all means continue to use it, but you may also want to give ethyl ester a try.

Creatine ethyl ester, also called creatine ester, cre-ester and CEE, is creatine monohydrate with an ester attached. Esters are organic compounds that are formed by the reaction of an acid and an alcohol. Why attach an ester to creatine monohydrate? This is because creatine monohydrate can be difficult for your cells to fully absorb. It has a low solubility so you have to take a fair amount of it to reach the desired effect.


That’s why it’s important to consider the various “transportation” methods so as to get as much as possible into your cells. Label suggested servings do take this fact into account. When creatine monohydrate, for example, fails to completely permeate the cell wall, it sits outside the cell wall and the result is what some describe as “creatine bloat”. This doesn’t happen to everyone and has never happened to me, but it certainly can happen. Creatine monohydrate with an ester attached allows the creatine to enter the cell wall more efficiently. CEE is considerably more soluble than traditional creatine. This is great for you, because it opens up the possibility of consuming less creatine but having a greater absorption percentage. We all love the saying “les is more”! Of course manufacturers love it when you use bucket loads of their product because it’s good for their business. As for you, why consume more than you have to?

The bottom line for creatine ethyl ester? Lower dosage = use less and absorb more. It’s a great addition to the creatine family.