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The position of the Society regarding caffeine supplementation is summarized by seven points - Here you will find the original position stand about caffeine and performance!
| 1. | | Caffeine is effective for enhancing sport performance in trained athletes when consumed in low-to-moderate dosages (ca. 3-6 mg/kg) and overall does not result in further enhancement in performance when consumed in higer dosages (≥ 9 mg/kg). | | 2. | | Caffeine exerts a greater ergogenic effect when consumed in an anhydrous state as compared to coffee. | | 3. | | It has been shown that caffeine can enhance vigilance during bouts of extended exhaustive exercise, as well as periods of sustained sleep deprivation. | | 4. | | Caffeine is ergogenic for sustained maximal endurance exercise, and has been shown to be highly effective for time-trial performance. | | 5. | | Caffeine supplementation is beneficial for high-intensity exercise, including team sports such as soccer and rugby, both of which are categorized by intermittend activity within a period of long duration. | | 6. | | The literatur is equivocal when considering the effects of caffein supplementation on strength-power performance, and additional research in this area is warranted. | | 7. | | The scientific literature does not support caffeine-induced diuresis during exercise, or any harmful change in fluid balance that would negatively affect performance. | Sponser offers caffeine as an ergogenic ingredient in many products:- Activator: Drinking ampoules containing 160 mg of caffeine based on natural caffeine, guarana, green tea and mate for more performance.
- Liquid Energy Plus: Very digestible carbohydrate gel with 50 mg of caffeine per tube of 70 g.
- Long Energy - Competition Formula (Cola): Long Energy - Competition Formula is a well-tolerated and acid-free sports drink with a 5% content of peptide. Moreover, the cola variant is enriched with 50 mg of caffeine per 750 ml. Long Energy Competition is therefore suitable for long endurance phases, such as triathlon, running or biking. | Literature: E. Goldstein et all. (2010): International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: caffeine and performance. Journal of Society of Sports Nutrition 7:5. |
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