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    • Creatine and caffeine are widely used ergogenic aids in sports.
    • Creatine enhances strength and power for short, high-intensity exercise.
    • Caffeine's effects on strength and sprint performance are mixed, unlike its benefits for endurance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the ergogenic effects of creatine and caffeine on high-intensity exercise.
    • To discuss research comparing coffee and caffeine anhydrous supplementation.
    • To examine studies on concurrent creatine and caffeine supplementation.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of studies on creatine and caffeine supplementation.
    • Analysis of research comparing different forms of caffeine.
    • Evaluation of studies investigating combined creatine and caffeine intake.

    Main Results:

    • Creatine consistently improves strength and power.
    • Caffeine's impact on strength and sprint performance is variable.
    • Some evidence suggests caffeine may reduce creatine's benefits, possibly due to opposing mechanisms or side effects.

    Conclusions:

    • Both creatine and caffeine have independent ergogenic benefits for high-intensity exercise.
    • Concurrent supplementation research is limited, with potential for blunted effects.
    • Further research is needed to clarify interactions between creatine and caffeine.