Caffeine in Sport and Exercise

Dear Colleagues,

There is a long history of caffeine use in sport and exercise. Ergogenic aids are commonly used by athletes and recreational exercises, and caffeine is amongst the most common. It is available from a wide range of sources from purified supplemental form, to energy drinks, and naturally occurring in many foods and beverages such as coffee, tea and cocoa. There are many reported benefits, both physical and cognitive so it is no surprise that caffeine is one of the most widely studied ergogenic aids in sport and exercise and beyond. Despite this, there remains a range of unanswered questions or areas in which our knowledge and understanding can be developed further. This ranges from understanding individual variability in responses, influences of genetics, habitual intake, effects in females vs males, influence on different types of activity, and at different times of the day (to name but a few areas). In addition, the potential benefits or negative effects in other areas that may indirectly influence performance, such as immune function and gut health, are less studied. This Special Issue will include manuscripts that focus on the use and effects of caffeine on all relevant areas of performance or other relevant outcomes in sport and exercise.

Dr. Glen Davison
Guest Editor

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