topicGreen Coffee Exercise Performance Meta-Analysis
claimCAF significantly improved HIIE performance ( g = 0.28, 95% CI = 0.14 to 0.43), concurrently elevating blood lactate ( g = 0.50, 95% CI = 0.22 to 0.79) and glucose ( g = 0.56, 95% CI = 0.17 to 0.96).
evidence level1
citationPeng Y (2026)
sourceDoes acute caffeine ingestion improve high-intensity interval exercise performance? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicGreen Coffee Exercise Performance Meta-Analysis
claimConclusion CAF ingestion significantly enhances HIIE performance, with ergogenic benefits observed across both sexes and trained athletes.
evidence level1
citationPeng Y (2026)
sourceDoes acute caffeine ingestion improve high-intensity interval exercise performance? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicGreen Coffee Exercise Performance Meta-Analysis
claimNotably, meta-regression indicates that the rest/work ratio is a critical moderator of HIIE performance, with evidence of a nonlinear association.
evidence level1
citationPeng Y (2026)
sourceDoes acute caffeine ingestion improve high-intensity interval exercise performance? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicGreen Coffee Exercise Performance Meta-Analysis
claimObjective This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of caffeine (CAF) on high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE) performance and examined potential moderators.
evidence level1
citationPeng Y (2026)
sourceDoes acute caffeine ingestion improve high-intensity interval exercise performance? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicGreen Coffee Exercise Performance Meta-Analysis
claimResults Low to moderate doses of caffeine intake improved general physical performance, including linear sprint speed (SMD: -0.27; 95% CI: -0.42- -0.13; p p p = 0.04), and agility, reflected by shorter test completion times (SMD: -0.25; 95% CI: -0.51-0.00; p = 0.05).
evidence level1
citationLiu J (2026)
sourceEffects of caffeine intake on exercise performance in basketball players: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicGreen Coffee Exercise Performance Meta-Analysis
claimBackground The ergogenic effects of caffeine in team sports, particularly basketball, have been widely investigated.
evidence level1
citationLiu J (2026)
sourceEffects of caffeine intake on exercise performance in basketball players: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicGreen Coffee Exercise Performance Meta-Analysis
claimThis systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of caffeine intake on basketball-specific skills and general physical and game-related performance outcomes.
evidence level1
citationLiu J (2026)
sourceEffects of caffeine intake on exercise performance in basketball players: a systematic review and meta-analysis.