Creatine and caffine

PW2006 · 14-05-2006, 12:12 PM

i've read sources saying caffine effects how efficiently creatine works is this true??

should i cut caffine out all together or is it ok to drink 2 cups a day and not drink it for like 4 hrs either side of taking creatine

Nick500 · 14-05-2006, 12:44 PM

I honestly wouldnt worry about it. The effects of caffeine on creatine may exist, but if anything it will just reduce its bioavailability by a minimal amount, so just continue to have caffeine.

Me, i have shit loads of both (creatine and caffeine) that is, and haven't noticed creatine not working.

Nick

chalk · 14-05-2006, 12:50 PM

Caffeine is a diuretic whereas one of the positive effects of creatine is providing more fluid into the muscle. But as long as you take in plenty of fluids then there's no reason why you shouldn't drink coffee or take caffeine supplements while using creatine.
Just make sure you compensate for the diuretic effect of caffeine.

big_mal · 14-05-2006, 01:06 PM

i can't believe 2 cups of coffee a day is going to do anyone any harm ...

sean · 16-05-2006, 08:19 PM

slightly hijacking the thread.....but does anyone else drink red bull or any other stimulants before a work out or should creatine and protein shakes be enough?

crazycal1 · 16-05-2006, 09:19 PM

expresso and and aspirin for me-although i think its giving me heart burn - so i`ll have to stop.

Young Gun · 17-05-2006, 01:06 PM

I don't think bulk creatine is any less quality than branded creatine IMO and Iv'e never heard that though I agree with the bulk whey taste. The quality of companies whey can depend on a lot of things but IMO NZ 80% concentrate you can't go wrong with although the unflavoured taste does get repetitive. You can buy flavouring from bulk powders but I've never used them so not sure how good they are. At the end of the day wherever you buy creatine from it should be very cheap muscletech products are marketing hype as stated.

The most effective creatine I've ever used was combined with vitargo.

Casanova_2ml · 21-06-2006, 08:08 AM

hi all

Creatine and cafeine? i don't use it

Whit the cafeine i use a Ephedrine whit 1 epheralgan vit C for fath loss

Whit creatin i use it in other moment.

(cutting or power)

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Nick500 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 3,230 Rep Power:	I honestly wouldnt worry about it. The effects of caffeine on creatine may exist, but if anything it will just reduce its bioavailability by a minimal amount, so just continue to have caffeine. Me, i have shit loads of both (creatine and caffeine) that is, and haven't noticed creatine not working. Nick ______________________ - Obsession is what lazy people call dedication -

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14-05-2006, 12:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
chalk Making Progress Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Spain Posts: 262 Rep Power:	Caffeine is a diuretic whereas one of the positive effects of creatine is providing more fluid into the muscle. But as long as you take in plenty of fluids then there's no reason why you shouldn't drink coffee or take caffeine supplements while using creatine. Just make sure you compensate for the diuretic effect of caffeine.

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big_mal Under Construction Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Posts: 18 Rep Power:	i can't believe 2 cups of coffee a day is going to do anyone any harm ...

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Young Gun Illuminati Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,539 Rep Power:	I don't think bulk creatine is any less quality than branded creatine IMO and Iv'e never heard that though I agree with the bulk whey taste. The quality of companies whey can depend on a lot of things but IMO NZ 80% concentrate you can't go wrong with although the unflavoured taste does get repetitive. You can buy flavouring from bulk powders but I've never used them so not sure how good they are. At the end of the day wherever you buy creatine from it should be very cheap muscletech products are marketing hype as stated. The most effective creatine I've ever used was combined with vitargo.

21-06-2006, 08:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
Casanova_2ml Making Progress Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FRANCE Posts: 101 Rep Power:	hi all Creatine and cafeine? i don't use it Whit the cafeine i use a Ephedrine whit 1 epheralgan vit C for fath loss Whit creatin i use it in other moment. (cutting or power)