Dose response effects of a caffeine-containing energy drink on muscle performance: a repeated measures design.

08 May 2012Del Coso J, Salinero JJ, González-Millán C, Abián-Vicén J, Pérez-González B.

A caffeine dose of at least 3 mg/kg in the form of an energy drink is necessary to significantly improve half-squat and bench-press maximal muscle power.

Randomized Controlled Trial
3 effects
1 hr
12 subjects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Coffee (Caffeine) Beverage risk & protective factor
Minor Risk Factor Coffee (Caffeine)
Beverage

Heart Rate Cardiovascular outcome
Minor increase risk of Heart Rate
Cardiovascular system

Low evidence
3.0%

Coffee (Caffeine) Beverage risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Coffee (Caffeine)
Beverage

Strength Musculoskeletal outcome
Minor increase risk of Strength
Musculoskeletal system

Low evidence
3.0%

Coffee (Caffeine) Beverage risk & protective factor
Minor Risk Factor Coffee (Caffeine)
Beverage

Blood Pressure - Hypertension Cardiovascular outcome
Minor increase risk of Blood Pressure - Hype...
Cardiovascular system

Low evidence
8.3%