Which One Would You Choose?

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Caffeine and creatine and two of the most widely used fitness supplements in the world. Caffeine is also the most widely used stimulant in the world and, behind water, drinks containing caffeine, like tea and coffee, are the most consumed beverages. Creatine is considered one of the best supplements to take if you're trying to get in better shape, build muscle, and improve your overall exercise performance. Both are especially great at that. But if we are to compare creatine and caffeine to each other, does one clearly stand out above the other? Well, in this video, we're going to see which one can be considered the "best" and help you make more informed purchasing decisions for your dietary supplements.
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00:00 Intro
00:36 Main Benefits
02:52 Other Important Benefits
04:28 Potential Drawbacks

[ezBlu.]

why on earth would you ever be choosing between creatine and caffeine

[biouuolf]

why are these two being compared side-by-side like this? Let's compare protein and soda next

[Major.Tom.]

Some research says caffeine blocks creatine absorption, so just don't mix them together.

I thought I was a creatine non-responder but started to experience its benefits only when I started to space my creatine intake a few hours away from my caffeine intake.

[josuemontero]

I don't why people are complaining about the two being compared. They are supplements and most people are not made of money. So deciding on which one to spend on for the optimal gains is fair.

[jacobkry]

"or in my case doing very shitty dead lifts" KILLED MEEE 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[SalmonMage]

dear picturefit, i love both

and kale too

[PhoenixFit]

I have been exercising/strength training for decades and years before the masses heard about creatine we were already taking it.

The one thing I’d warn people of is that in general creatine does work, but for long term use it can have negative effects, along with just about any supplement taken long term.

Basically, your liver and kidneys after a while really get sick of this stuff.

I have a very mild chronic condition where I do get labs drawn regularly and as I’ve aged these blood tests do show that you really are putting more stress on your kidneys and liver.

This stuff won’t kill you, but unless you really are in that too “X” percentage of athletes where taking supplements even makes sense it really isn’t recommended that you take any of these supplements, at least long term.

Taking something in your 20s, 30s, - fine but continue that into your 40s and 50s and your organs really, really don’t like that.

[BrandanTheBroker]

Once upon a time there was a company that made a coffee creamer creatine preworkout, I forget the name of the company but the pre also had aminos and a few other things but was sugar free and flavored like coffee creamer.

[yurydmorales]

**Title: Caffeine Vs Creatine: The Ultimate Showdown**

00:00 - ⚖ El debate sobre cuál es mejor entre la cafeína y la creatina en el mundo del fitness.

00:37 - 💪 Creatina mejora el rendimiento en ejercicios de alta intensidad como levantamiento de pesas, con un incremento promedio del 10 al 20%, superior al 2 al 7% de la cafeína.

01:44 - 🏃 Caffeine es más eficaz en actividades de resistencia, con mejoras de hasta el 20% en la resistencia, pero los efectos varían mucho entre individuos.

02:17 - 🔬 La cafeína mejora la concentración, el estado de ánimo y tiene beneficios en la resistencia, mientras que la creatina es consistente en el rendimiento en actividades de alta intensidad.

03:04 - 🧠 La cafeína mejora el enfoque y el estado de ánimo, mientras que la creatina ayuda con la memoria, la depresión y la salud ósea.

04:07 - 🏋‍♂ La creatina tiene un efecto positivo directo en el aumento de masa muscular, mientras que la cafeína no tiene un impacto significativo en este aspecto.

04:28 - 🚫 La cafeína puede causar problemas de tolerancia, ansiedad, palpitaciones cardíacas y afectar el sueño; tiene un límite de seguridad de 400-500 mg por día.

06:11 - 💧 La creatina puede causar hinchazón debido a la retención de agua y no muestra resultados inmediatos; puede requerir de 3 a 5 semanas para ver beneficios plenos.

07:08 - 🚶‍♂ Un 20-30% de las personas no responden a la creatina, y algunos reportan pérdida de cabello, aunque no se ha comprobado científicamente.

07:39 - 🏆 En general, la creatina es considerada menos problemática y más segura en comparación con la cafeína, ganando la comparación global.

[Jimmy.O.]

Odd comparison... did someone ask because they sound the same?

It's like asking if the car needs Gasoline OR Coolant

[MistarZtv]

I'm so early that I weight 89 fredom units again

[guilleollarves]

Oh, I surely love your videos with your insights, Mr. It-depends-Fit.

[me]

I go creatine in my smoothie first thing in the morning, and I take caffeine in my late morning coffee and afternoon tea. I have no intention of changing that anytime soon.

[johnlowe]

I think caffine should be a last resort to be honest.
I am 36, train 4/5 times a week and have done since 16. Have 3 young kids and both me and partner work full time. I manage to get my workouts in without any caffine in the morning. You'd get used to not having it/relying on it.
Dont drink tea or coffee either.
Yes some days you wont have as much energy but thats life.
Seeing all these 16-21 banging preworkouts that are basicslly just a ton of caffne seems so wrong. Surely you should have the energy at that age and if not something else (diet, sleep, stress) is way off and needs sorting first.

[ponokunishima]

What’s your number one? Mine are caffeine, Creatine, Whey.

[TheLaiRoU]

That hair loss thing is a joke, right? I think that myth has been busted many times.

[yurydmorales]

**Title: Caffeine Vs Creatine: The Ultimate Showdown**

00:00 - ⚖ The debate on which is better between caffeine and creatine in the fitness world.

00:37 - 💪 Creatine improves performance in high-intensity exercises like weight lifting, with an average increase of 10-20%, compared to caffeine’s 2-7%.

01:44 - 🏃 Caffeine is more effective for endurance activities, with improvements of up to 20%, though effects can vary widely among individuals.

02:17 - 🔬 Caffeine enhances focus, mood, and endurance, while creatine is consistent in high-intensity performance benefits.

03:04 - 🧠 Caffeine boosts alertness and mood, while creatine aids memory, depression, and bone health.

04:07 - 🏋‍♂ Creatine directly improves muscle gains, whereas caffeine does not have a significant impact on muscle growth.

04:28 - 🚫 Caffeine may lead to tolerance issues, anxiety, heart palpitations, and affect sleep; it has a safety limit of 400-500 mg per day.

06:11 - 💧 Creatine can cause bloating due to water retention and doesn’t provide immediate results; it may take 3-5 weeks to see full benefits.

07:08 - 🚶‍♂ About 20-30% of people may not respond to creatine, and some report hair loss, though this is not scientifically confirmed.

07:39 - 🏆 Overall, creatine is considered less problematic and safer compared to caffeine, making it the winner in the comparison.

[wildcatRWR]

Ok guys. We can all agree that the theme of this video makes no sense. But come on, it's still informative and science based, let's cut him some slack.

[wellnesswingman]

Really interesting comparison between caffeine and creatine! ☕💪 It’s fascinating to see how both can impact performance in different ways.

[tatwing]

Well creatine to me has always been like a placebo to me.

Because I dunno if it's working or not. I just take it because it has no side effects.