Soccer boost: caffeine and herb combo may improve headers and jumps

NCT ID NCT07458594

First seen Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study looked at whether taking caffeine and rhodiola rosea supplements, alone or together, can help soccer players perform better in jumping and heading the ball when they are fatigued. 96 healthy male soccer players from Beijing Sport University took part. They were randomly assigned to take a placebo, rhodiola, caffeine, or both for 4 weeks. The researchers measured their jump power, heading height, and ball speed before and after the treatment.

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Locations

  • Beijing Sport University

    Beijing, China

  • China Football Institute, Beijing Sport University

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100084, China

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