Effect of caffeinated gum on a battery of rugby-specific tests in trained university-standard male rugby union players
Abstract Background Caffeine has been shown to enhance strength, power and endurance, characteristics that underpin performance in rugby. Caffeinated gum has attracted interest as a novel vehicle for delivering caffeine, because absorption of caffeine from gum is quick. Rapid absorption of caffeine...
Main Authors: | M. K. Ranchordas, H. Pratt, M. Parsons, A. Parry, C. Boyd, A. Lynn |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-04-01
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Series: | Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12970-019-0286-7 |
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