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To all the coffee lovers out there who also take creatine, you’ll want to listen to this. There is some evidence to suggest that caffeine consumption may actually hinder the benefits of creatine.

In a recent 2021 paper, Dr. Eric Trexler took the past 5 studies done on creatine and caffeine and found that in 4 of those 5 studies, creatine taken alone led to performance benefits. However, in all of those 5 studies, when creatine was combined with caffeine consumption equivalent to at least 2-3 cups of coffee a day, the creatine failed to provide any performance benefits.

This could be down to some of the opposing effects that creatine and caffeine have on our muscles from habitual consumption or that taking them together can cause gastrointestinal discomfort.

It’s important to note that the research here is far from conclusive though, so you don’t have to ditch the caffeine just yet! The best recommendation at this point would be to try avoiding taking creatine and caffeine together to prevent stomach discomfort, such as opting for a pre-workout that doesn’t contain creatine.

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