Creatine + Caffeine

Art · 07-03-2004, 04:29 AM

Hi Guys,
It seems to be widespread knowledge on the net that Creatine &
Caffeine counter the effect of each other.
One article suggests that it is ok for a pre-workout cup of coffee
even while the muscles are loaded with creatine.
I like a pre-workout caffeine boost, but I have never had much
success with creatine (this is my second 500g tub).
Do I really need to choose one or the other?
I think I would stick with caffeine.

I won the tub of creatine at the gym

Art.

**Pirate!** · 07-03-2004, 07:47 PM

Creatine cans still be effective in helping bost your ATP availability with caffeine in your system. But, since caffeine is a diuretic, your muscles hold less water and this negates one of the major benifits of taking creatine. I am in the same boat. If you have the energy to do your work out just as well without the caffeine, do that. If you can't get motivated without the caffeine, you can still get benefits from the creatine--it just won't be optimal. I am about to start a creatine cycle and I plan to drop all caffeine for this cycle--big sacrafice for me. I guess we willl see. Determination!

Art · 07-04-2004, 04:04 PM

Quote:

If you have the energy to do your work out just as well without the caffeine, do that

Fark that,... not worth it... don't even wanna try it....
I can go without all caffeine except the pre workout energy drink.
Art.

Spottieottie · 07-07-2004, 01:48 AM

I used creatine and caffeine for a while and after I was done taking it I could feel that my workout wasn't as intense. I tired a lot easier. Maybe it was all in the mind like a placebo effect or something. O well, just something to think about.

cmason2004 · 07-07-2004, 01:16 PM

I have my fair share of caffine, and it hasn't seem to have had a negative effect on my workouts since I've been on creatine. Maybe this means that it isn't having an effect, or maybe it means that I'm not really responding to the creatine.

**I Are Baboon** · 07-07-2004, 01:25 PM

I hear mixed reviews on whether or not caffeine affects creatine, so to be on the safe side I wait an hour bewteen my p.w.o. shake and my morning java.

Personally, I would ditch the creatine before I give up my coffee. Speaking of which, I think I'll go grab another cup right now.

07-03-2004, 04:29 AM	#1
Art As Vein As The Next Guy Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 153 Photos: 8	Creatine + Caffeine Hi Guys, It seems to be widespread knowledge on the net that Creatine & Caffeine counter the effect of each other. One article suggests that it is ok for a pre-workout cup of coffee even while the muscles are loaded with creatine. I like a pre-workout caffeine boost, but I have never had much success with creatine (this is my second 500g tub). Do I really need to choose one or the other? I think I would stick with caffeine. I won the tub of creatine at the gym Art. If not actually, then potentially. http://www.freewebs.com/defxev/

07-07-2004, 01:48 AM	#4
Spottieottie Stank you very much Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spokane Posts: 111	I used creatine and caffeine for a while and after I was done taking it I could feel that my workout wasn't as intense. I tired a lot easier. Maybe it was all in the mind like a placebo effect or something. O well, just something to think about. She stays alone Never sheds a single tear She stays in the coolest moods Clearly woman of the year She and all her girlfriends, they go out dressed to win She comes back to the cooler side of town But she lives in my lap -Andre 3000

07-07-2004, 01:16 PM	#5
cmason2004 I do what I want! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 124	I have my fair share of caffine, and it hasn't seem to have had a negative effect on my workouts since I've been on creatine. Maybe this means that it isn't having an effect, or maybe it means that I'm not really responding to the creatine. http://home.datacomm.ch/rappage/grafik/wu-tang.2.jpg

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07-03-2004, 07:47 PM	#2
Pirate! Gatekepper Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 6,171	Creatine cans still be effective in helping bost your ATP availability with caffeine in your system. But, since caffeine is a diuretic, your muscles hold less water and this negates one of the major benifits of taking creatine. I am in the same boat. If you have the energy to do your work out just as well without the caffeine, do that. If you can't get motivated without the caffeine, you can still get benefits from the creatine--it just won't be optimal. I am about to start a creatine cycle and I plan to drop all caffeine for this cycle--big sacrafice for me. I guess we willl see. Determination!

07-07-2004, 01:25 PM	#6
I Are Baboon pedal pedal pedal Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beerville Posts: 11,942 Photos: 4	I hear mixed reviews on whether or not caffeine affects creatine, so to be on the safe side I wait an hour bewteen my p.w.o. shake and my morning java. Personally, I would ditch the creatine before I give up my coffee. Speaking of which, I think I'll go grab another cup right now.