From the authors’ conclusion
“While these findings provide robust, actionable evidence for practitioners, meaningful inter-individual variability persists.”
A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.
Publication details
- Record
- PubMed 41374083
- Publication types
- Systematic Review · review-article · Network Meta-Analysis
- Indexed subjects
- Caffeine · Dose-Response Relationship, Drug · Athletic Performance · Performance-Enhancing Substances
- 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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