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.
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.