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To Caffeinate or Not, the Science Behind the Molecule

By Abby Larson • Mar 6th, 2008 • Category: Nutrition

Coffee, glorious coffee, Coke, tasty Coke, tasty tea and Oh! the delightful Red Bull; these are just a few of the ways that we caffeinate ourselves.  With performance in mind or not, many athletes consume caffeinated beverages or foods on a regular basis.  So what exactly are the benefits and/or detriments of caffeine?  Should it [...]



To Caffeinate or Not, the Science Behind the Molecule

By Abby Larson • Mar 5th, 2008 • Category: Nutrition

Coffee, glorious coffee, Coke, tasty Coke, tasty tea and Oh! the delightful Red Bull; these are just a few of the ways that we caffeinate ourselves.  With performance in mind or not, many athletes consume caffeinated beverages or foods on a regular basis.  So what exactly are the benefits and/or detriments of caffeine?  Should it [...]