Chewing gum for firefighter balance? study tests caffeine fix

NCT ID NCT07570030

First seen May 11, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looked at whether chewing gum with caffeine could help firefighters stay balanced when their brains are tired. Fourteen active-duty firefighters from a special rescue team took part. They were given a supplement called GABA first, then tested on balance tasks after chewing the caffeinated gum.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Taiwan University of Sport

    Taichung, North, 404, Taiwan

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