Chewing gum vs. pills: which caffeine boost works best for athletes?
NCT ID NCT07497685
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how caffeine in different forms—capsules, chewing gum, and mouth rinse—affects exercise performance in healthy male recreational athletes. Fourteen participants completed tests of aerobic and anaerobic performance under each condition. The goal was to see which delivery method provides the best boost for physical activity.
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Gaziantep University, Faculty of Sport Science (Athletic Performance Laboratory)
Şehitkamil, Gaziantep, 27310, Turkey (Türkiye)
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