From the authors’ conclusion
“In conclusion, dividing a caffeine dose provides no ergogenic effect over a bolus dose but reduces postexercise urinary concentration.”
A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.
Publication details
- Record
- PubMed 12482764
- Publication types
- Clinical Trial · Randomized Controlled Trial
- Indexed subjects
- Caffeine · Theophylline · Drug Administration Schedule · Double-Blind Method · Physical Endurance
- Source record checked
- 2026-10-16
Publication type and subject indexing describe the record; they are not a quality grade or proof of a benefit. An abstract does not replace a review of the full methods and results.
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