Caffeine and herb combo boosts soccer Players' jumping and heading
NCT ID NCT07458594
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether taking caffeine and rhodiola rosea supplements, alone or together, could improve how well soccer players jump and head the ball when fatigued. Ninety-six healthy male players from Beijing Sport University took either a placebo, rhodiola, caffeine, or both for 30 days, then performed jumping and heading tests. The goal was to see if these supplements could help players perform better in aerial duels during the tiring parts of a match.
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Active substance
caffeine and rhodiola rosea extract
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple supplement strategy to help soccer players jump higher and head the ball better when tired.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study in healthy male college players, so results may not apply to other athletes. Supplements may cause side effects like jitters or upset stomach.
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Locations
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Beijing Sport University
Beijing, China
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China Football Institute, Beijing Sport University
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100084, China