What's the latest "scoop" on creatine?

I stopped using creatine a couple years ago, but now want to start a more aggressive workout routine, and therefore will resume taking creatine (FYI: I’m about to hit 40 and I want to be in good shape as I cross the line into old bastard).

Whether / how much creatine to take has changed over time though:

  1. First there was creatine monohydrate, which was a PITA to take because you had to load up first and even after that, it doesn’t dissolve well so you have to swallow sand a couple times a day.

  2. So then there was creatine ethyl ester, which dissolved better (?) and didn’t require loading. But then new data suggested it’s harder to digest.

  3. So we’re back to monohydrate. But IIRC now they are saying loading is unnecessary as data suggested the body loads up fairly quickly on a regular dose?

So am I up to date? Are there other options I am unaware of?

Thanks

Examine.com

No need to cycle off, either.

A much more straightforward answer than expected.
Thanks a lot.