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Caffeine & Creatine: Can’t We All Just Get Along?

  • Caffeine is a widely used stimulant that improves mood and alertness but can cause side effects like increased heart rate and anxiety.
  • Creatine is a supplement that enhances muscle strength and energy production by aiding in ATP resynthesis.
  • Combining caffeine and creatine in one dose, as often seen in pre-workouts, may negate the performance benefits of creatine.
  • Research suggests caffeine's benefits are psychological, enhancing pain tolerance and motivation, while creatine provides molecular-level muscle benefits.
  • Separating the intake timing of caffeine (before workouts) and creatine (after workouts) may offer optimal benefits and avoid potential negate effects.
  • Caffeine and creatine can be effective when used individually but may contradict each other's effects when used simultaneously in the same supplement.
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