Caffeine

Caffeine

Essential information about caffeine

caffeine
caffeine

What is it?

Caffeine is a chemical compound from the xanthine group and is found mainly in coffee and tea.

Its main benefit comes from its stimulating properties, increasing the capacity for concentration, energy and increasing the metabolic rate.

It is a great option before training to increase performance, both in bodybuilding and cardiovascular training.

Doses

The doses of this compound are quite personal, you have certainly come across people who feel no great effects from a cup of coffee, while that same coffee can give another individual insomnia.

A coffee has an average of between 60 and 120 mg of caffeine and is a good starting point for those who are not used to caffeine, a coffee before training.

Do not exceed 500mg per day.

Secundary effects

Excessive caffeine has negative effects:

  • Anxiety
  • Hypertension
  • Insomnia

Main sources

Main sources of caffeine include:

  • Coffee
  • Tea
  • Guarana
  • Cocoa

Caffeine is also sold in supplement in 100 or 200mg tablets.

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