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.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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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Contacts and locations
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