Rhonda Patrick: Does caffeine negate creatine’s benefits?

Key Takeaways

• Mix creatine with coffee or tea – Rhonda Patrick combines her creatine with morning coffee without concern about caffeine interference.
• Take 10g creatine daily – Split into two 5g doses (though Rhonda takes both doses in the morning for cognitive benefits).
• Only avoid caffeine with creatine if consuming extremely high doses (e.g., caffeine pills), not normal coffee/tea intake.

Supplements & Protocols Mentioned

• Creatine – 10g daily (split into 5g doses, taken with morning coffee/tea).

Notable Quotes

“Don’t be worried about coffee negating the effects [of creatine] unless you’re consuming massive, massive amounts of caffeine.”

Bottom Line

Mix creatine with your morning coffee or tea – caffeine won’t interfere unless taken in extreme doses. Take 10g daily (split into two 5g servings if preferred).

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