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The first 500 m of the 2000 m was faster with the higher caffeine dose compared to placebo or the lower dose.
Higher caffeine doses may be particularly beneficial for initial performance bursts in rowing.
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The first 500 m of the 2,000 m was faster with the higher caffeine dose compared with placebo or the lower dose.
Why this rating
Based on the controlled trial design with specific measurements.
Source
Improved 2000-Meter Rowing Performance in Competitive Oarswomen after Caffeine Ingestion
Megan E. Anderson et al. · International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism · 2000
rct · n=8Cited 103×
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