Caffeine, but not paracetamol (acetaminophen), enhances muscular endurance, strength, and power

This study provided novel evidence into the effectiveness of caffeine, paracetamol, and their combination on exercise performance. We found improvements in muscular endurance, strength, or power only when caffeine was consumed in isolation, or in combination with paracetamol. Isolated paracetamol consumption did not improve performance for any of the analyzed outcomes, thus calling into question its ergogenic potential.

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Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
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2024-09-08
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https://doi.org/10.1080/15502783.2024.2400513
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8
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Coffee research and impacts
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Caffeine, but not paracetamol (acetaminophen), enhances muscular endurance, strength, and power

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Caffeine, but not paracetamol (acetaminophen), enhances muscular endurance, strength, and power

Bela Ščapec, Jozo Grgić, Dorian Varović, Pavle Mikulić
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Abstract

This study provided novel evidence into the effectiveness of caffeine, paracetamol, and their combination on exercise performance. We found improvements in muscular endurance, strength, or power only when caffeine was consumed in isolation, or in combination with paracetamol. Isolated paracetamol consumption did not improve performance for any of the analyzed outcomes, thus calling into question its ergogenic potential.

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National University of Singapore (SG), University of Zagreb (HR), National University Health System (SG)
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