However, not all studies have supported
ergogenic effects of CitM.
The ergogenic effects of creatine have been found to originate from its ability to increase the availability of energy for muscle contractions.
«The practical recommendation of this study is to supplement with caffeine before intense exercise, if athletes would like to augment
the ergogenic effects of creatine.»
The company's website states they don't include creatine in their pre workout because large doses of caffeine negate
the ergogenic effects of creatine.
For context, it said that while «
ergogenic effects of caffeine on aerobic or endurance exercise are well documented,» its impact on «high - intensity, primarily anaerobic performance, was not well understood.»
A small number of studies have considered a potential
ergogenic effect of low and very low intakes of caffeine taken late in prolonged exercise.
Not exact matches
In contrast, the term «energy drink» refers to a very different type
of beverage containing substances that act as nonnutritive stimulants, such as caffeine, guarana, taurine, ginseng, i - carnitine, creatine and / or glucuronalctone, with purported
ergogenic or performance
effects.
In fact, research in the area
of youth sports and supplements, such as amino acids and creatine, is limited; the American Academy
of Pediatrics advises no
ergogenic (muscle - building, performance - enhancing) supplements for youth athletes due to their unknown side
effects.
When researching the
effects of caffeine from coffee, Higgins found two important discoveries: that caffeine from coffee has
ergogenic benefits — that it enhances physical performance — and that more research is needed on the use
of caffeine from coffee versus pure caffeine use.
The cessation
of ergogenic effects seems to correlate to the end
of the «loading» phase.
Additionally, it appears that regular consumption
of caffeine may result in a reduction
of ergogenic effects [203].
The
effects of ergogenic compounds on myogenic satellite cells.