Scientists have shown that high doses of caffeine directly increase muscle power and endurance during relatively low-intensity activities.
Caffeine and Decaffeination - Facts - Negative Effects - Reference
Caffeine is a psychoactive stimulant alkaloid commonly found in many of the products we consume daily. Excess intake of caffeine can lead to symptoms similar to substance addiction.
Caffeine is a psychoactive stimulant alkaloid commonly found in many of the products we consume daily. Excess intake of caffeine can lead to symptoms similar to substance addiction.
A member of the team, Jason Tallis, found that high doses of caffeine enhanced power output by 6 percent under both maximal and sub-maximal activities.
However, 70uM caffeine treatment increased endurance during sub-maximal activity, but significantly reduced endurance during maximal activity.
Not a Good Idea to Have Coca-Cola's High-caffeine Energy Drink on Tap
Aussie doctors and health activists have condemned Coca-Cola for making its high-caffeine energy drink so easily available from taps in pubs.
Aussie doctors and health activists have condemned Coca-Cola for making its high-caffeine energy drink so easily available from taps in pubs.
"70 uM caffeine concentration is the absolute maximum that can normally achieved in the blood plasma of a human, however concentrations of 20-50 uM are not unusual in people with high caffeine intakes", explains Dr James.
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Youngsters can be Harmed by High Caffeine Energy Shots
Food safety officials say that energy 'shots' and drinks containing high levels of caffeine are unsuitable for youngsters, especially teenagers
Food safety officials say that energy 'shots' and drinks containing high levels of caffeine are unsuitable for youngsters, especially teenagers
Caffeine Reduces Errors, Improve Performance in Shift Workers
Washington, May 12 (AN): A shot of caffeine can reduce mistakes made by drowsy shift workers, says a new study.
Washington, May 12 (AN): A shot of caffeine can reduce mistakes made by drowsy shift workers, says a new study.
