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Low-Dose Caffeine May Improve Aerobic Time-Trial Performance

A meta-analysis of placebo-controlled crossover trials found reduced aerobic time-trial completion times with both low- and moderate-dose oral anhydrous caffeine, but the evidence was mostly derived from male participants, cycling studies, and trials using doses no higher than 6 mg/kg.

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • June 29, 2026

  • 6 min

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Low-Dose Caffeine May Improve Aerobic Time-Trial Performance

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • June 29, 2026

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