Caffeine Ingestion after Rapid Weight Loss in Judo Athletes Reduces Perceived Effort and Increases Plasma Lactate Concentration without Improving Performance

The objective of this study was to examine the effect of caffeine on judo performance, perceived exertion, and plasma lactate response when ingested during recovery from a 5-day weight loss period. Six judokas performed two cycles of a 5-day rapid weight loss procedure to reduce their body weight by...

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Main Authors: Joao P. Lopes-Silva, Leandro J. C. Felippe, Marcos D. Silva-Cavalcante, Romulo Bertuzzi, Adriano E. Lima-Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-07-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/6/7/2931