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.
Authors
- Bela Ščapec
- Jozo Grgić (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6929-2844)
- Dorian Varović (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1593-4717)
- Pavle Mikulić (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1244-631X)
Institutions
- National University of Singapore (SG)
- University of Zagreb (HR)
- National University Health System (SG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
- Published
- 2024-09-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/15502783.2024.2400513
- Citations
- 8
- Primary Topic
- Coffee research and impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.58