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  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Nutritional Supplementation

Background:

  • Caffeine is a widely used ergogenic aid.
  • The optimal timing for caffeine administration to maximize performance benefits remains under investigation.
  • Chewing gum offers a convenient delivery method for caffeine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the most effective timing for administering caffeine (CAF) in chewing gum to enhance cycling performance.
  • To compare the effects of caffeine administered 120, 60, and 5 minutes before cycling.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of caffeine gum versus placebo.

Main Methods:

  • Eight male cyclists completed 5 laboratory sessions.
  • Maximal oxygen consumption (V[Combining Dot Above]O(2)max) was determined via graded exercise test.
  • Participants consumed 3 pieces of chewing gum (300 mg caffeine or placebo) at -120, -60, or -5 minutes pre-cycling.
  • Cycling performance was assessed via a time trial after 15 minutes at 75% V[Combining Dot Above]O(2)max.

Main Results:

  • Cycling performance was significantly improved when caffeine gum was administered 5 minutes before cycling (Trial C).
  • No significant performance enhancement was observed when caffeine was administered 120 minutes (Trial A) or 60 minutes (Trial B) prior to cycling, compared to placebo (Trial D).
  • Caffeine gum administered immediately before exercise proved efficacious for improving cycling performance.

Conclusions:

  • Caffeine administered in chewing gum format enhances cycling performance when consumed immediately before the event.
  • The ergogenic benefits of caffeine gum are time-dependent, with pre-exercise timing being critical.
  • Athletes seeking performance enhancement should consider the timing of caffeine gum ingestion.