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Caffeine is one of the most heavily researched and beneficial ergogenic aids available. Discover more...

The Science

The American Alliance for Health stated that there are three ways that caffeine may provide ergogenic effects. 

How much caffeine should we drink?

What is the suggest ammount of caffeine per kilo of body mass for  better performance? we tell you.

Speed and Power in Long Term Exercise

There have been few studies conducted to evaluate the effects caffeine has on speed or endurance event.

Muscle energy

If you have 66% more fuel for the next day's training or competition wouldn't that interest you.

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