Caffeine_use_for_sport
Caffeine use for sport
Caffeine as a legal performance enhancer in sport
Caffeine use for sport is a worldwide known and tested idea. Many athletes use caffeine as a legal performance enhancer, as the benefits it provides, both physically and cognitively outweigh the disadvantages. The benefits caffeine provides influences the performance of both endurance athletes and anaerobic athletes. Caffeine has been proven to be effective in enhancing performance.
Caffeine is a stimulant drug.[1] Once consumed, it is absorbed in the stomach and small intestine as well as being circulated throughout the body.[2] It targets muscles and organs, in particular the brain.
Caffeine is most commonly known for being in coffee.[3] It is also found in tea, chocolate, soft drinks, energy drinks and medications.[4]
The short term effects from caffeine are usually noticed after 5–30 minutes and long term ones last for up to 12 hours.[4]
Those who use caffeine regularly, most often drinking at least one coffee a day, can become dependent and addicted.[5] If caffeine use for these people is stopped they may have withdrawals symptoms of feeling tired and headaches.[5]