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.»
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.
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 company's website states they don't include creatine in their pre workout because large doses
of caffeine negate the
ergogenic effects of creatine.
A small number
of studies have considered a potential
ergogenic effect of low and very low intakes
of caffeine taken late in prolonged exercise.
«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.»
Additionally, it appears that regular consumption
of caffeine may result in a reduction
of ergogenic effects [203].