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Effect of caffeine ingestion on time trial performance in cyclists: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Updated Oct 16, 2026

Human researchJournal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition2024Read the source on PubMed

From the authors’ conclusion

“A moderate dosage (4-6 mg/kg) of caffeine, identified as the optimal dose range, can significantly improve the time trial performance of cyclists, while a…”

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Publication details
Record
PubMed 38836626
Publication types
Meta-Analysis · Systematic Review · review-article
Indexed subjects
Caffeine · Physical Endurance · Dose-Response Relationship, Drug · Bicycling · Athletic Performance
Source record checked
2026-10-16

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