The Effect of Creatine Nitrate and Caffeine Individually or Combined on Exercise Performance and Cognitive Function: A Randomized, Crossover, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to determine the effects of caffeine alone and in combination with creatine nitrate on exercise performance and cognitive function in resistance-trained athletes.
Results Summary
Caffeine, when co-ingested with creatine nitrate, significantly enhanced cognitive function, as evidenced by improved scores in the Stroop Word-Color Interference test. The abstract does not detail caffeine's standalone effects on exercise performance.
Population
Twelve resistance-trained male athletes
Effective Dosage
400 mg/day
Duration
7 days
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
creatine nitrate and caffeine that were co-ingested | increase | cognitive function | resistance-trained male athletes | - | significantly enhanced | #1 |
creatine nitrate and caffeine that were co-ingested | increase | Stroop Word-Color Interference test | resistance-trained male athletes | - | improved scores | #2 |
This study examined the effect of creatine nitrate and caffeine alone and combined on exercise performance and cognitive function in resistance-trained athletes. In a double-blind, randomized crossover trial, twelve resistance-trained male athletes were supplemented with 7 days of creatine nitrate (5 g/day), caffeine (400 mg/day), and a combination of creatine nitrate and caffeine. The study involved twelve resistance-trained male athletes who initially provided a blood sample for comprehensive safety analysis, including tests for key enzymes and a lipid profile, and then performed standardized resistance exercises-bench and leg press at 70% 1RM-and a Wingate anaerobic power test. Cognitive function and cardiovascular responses were also examined forty-five minutes after supplementation. Creatine nitrate and caffeine that were co-ingested significantly enhanced cognitive function, as indicated by improved scores in the Stroop Word-Color Interference test (