Rhonda Patrick· PhD
The effect is probably minor at best and we know caffeine's effects on performance are generally positive (as are those of creatine).
The headline is broadly defensible, but the qualifications matter. Effect sizes vary by population, the strongest claims rest on shorter trials, and credible voices push back on how it's typically framed.
The effect is probably minor at best and we know caffeine's effects on performance are generally positive (as are those of creatine).
Every Sunday: the week’s new conflicts and verdict changes — and nothing else.
Native comments, Twitter mentions, and Reddit threads about this claim — surfaced together so the conversation isn't fragmented across platforms.
Bookmarking — the dossier-vs-overview split is the right call. Most of the time I want overview; sometimes I want receipts.
Would love a "what would change this verdict" RSS feed. Sign me up if it exists.
Limiting pre-workout caffeine to <250 mg seems smart—especially if you’re stacking it with creatine.