Creatine and its Heat-Stable Performance: Debunking Myths About Creatine in Hot Beverages
Steam rises from your perfectly brewed coffee, its rich aroma filling the kitchen as you prepare for your morning workout. Your hand hovers between two choices: Your mind battles between two choices: a lovely steaming cup of coffee—promising a great day, and the clinical tub of performance-enhancing creatine powder that could be the difference between plateau and progress. What should be a seamless part of your preparation has morphed into a daily dilemma, a mental tug-of-war between what you’ve read in forums and what your instincts are telling you. “If I mix them, am I just creating an expensive, useless concoction?” With a resigned sigh, you bypass the coffee and reach for cold water instead – sacrificing enjoyment for effectiveness. Another small pleasure surrendered at the altar of fitness optimization. But what if everything you’ve been told about creatine and heat is fundamentally wrong? The Molecular Truth Behind the Myth Let’s start with a fundamental scientific reality that r...
