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Caffeine alters the breathing pattern during high-intensity whole-body exercise in healthy men.

Updated Oct 16, 2026

Human researchEuropean journal of applied physiology2022Read the source on PubMed

From the authors’ conclusion

“In conclusion, ingestion of caffeine alters the breathing pattern by increasing tidal volume and lengthening the inspiratory phase of the respiratory cycle.”

A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.

Publication details
Record
PubMed 35396967
Publication types
Randomized Controlled Trial
Indexed subjects
Caffeine · Exercise · Double-Blind Method · Oxygen Consumption · Respiratory Rate
Source record checked
2026-10-16

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