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  • Caffeine, a trimethylxanthine, is prevalent in coffee and other consumables.
  • Its stimulant properties are recognized for potential athletic performance enhancement.

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  • To review the efficacy of caffeine supplementation for athletic performance.
  • To explore factors influencing individual responses and optimal delivery methods.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific evidence on caffeine and exercise performance.
  • Analysis of different caffeine supplementation forms and their effectiveness.
  • Examination of factors contributing to response variability.

Main Results:

  • Scientific evidence supports caffeine's efficacy in improving high-intensity endurance, explosive efforts, resistance exercise, team sports, and combat sports.
  • Individual variability in ergogenic response exists.
  • Capsules, dissolved in water, or caffeinated gum are effective ingestion methods.

Conclusions:

  • Caffeine is a beneficial supplement for athletes seeking performance improvements.
  • Consideration of potential side-effects and impact on sleep is necessary.
  • Genetic factors and habitual caffeine intake influence individual responses.