topicTheacrine Cognitive Performance Randomized Trial
claimCaffeine increased MAOD ( p 2 and THb slopes were not significantly affected in any condition, suggesting that performance gains were mediated by mechanisms other than local oxygen delivery.
evidence level4
citationJovanov P (2025)
sourceTheacrine as a novel ergogenic aid: impact on canoe sprint performance.
topicTheacrine Cognitive Performance Randomized Trial
claimConclusion Caffeine remains a powerful ergogenic aid in sprint paddling, enhancing both mechanical output and muscle oxygen utilization.
evidence level4
citationJovanov P (2025)
sourceTheacrine as a novel ergogenic aid: impact on canoe sprint performance.
topicTheacrine Cognitive Performance Randomized Trial
claimBackground Caffeine is a popular ergogenic aid in high-intensity sports, but it can cause side effects like cardiovascular stress and tolerance buildup.
evidence level4
citationJovanov P (2025)
sourceTheacrine as a novel ergogenic aid: impact on canoe sprint performance.
topicTheacrine Cognitive Performance Randomized Trial
claimTheacrine, a structurally similar purine alkaloid, may offer comparable performance benefits with fewer adverse effects.
evidence level4
citationJovanov P (2025)
sourceTheacrine as a novel ergogenic aid: impact on canoe sprint performance.
topicTheacrine Cognitive Performance Randomized Trial
claimPost-exercise, accuracy ( p = 0.01) and RTs ( p p p p p p p p p Conclusion SIngestion of CAF and CTC improved various measures of cognitive performance before, and after fatiguing exercise.
evidence level4
citationLints BS (2025)
sourceA caffeine and theacrine combination improves cognitive performance in tactical personnel under physically fatiguing conditions.
topicTheacrine Cognitive Performance Randomized Trial
claimBackground Optimizing human performance under stressful physical and cognitive conditions is paramount during high-stakes military operations.
evidence level4
citationLints BS (2025)
sourceA caffeine and theacrine combination improves cognitive performance in tactical personnel under physically fatiguing conditions.
topicTheacrine Cognitive Performance Randomized Trial
claimAs such, interventions to improve warfighter performance by mitigating task-induced cognitive performance deficits are necessary.
evidence level4
citationLints BS (2025)
sourceA caffeine and theacrine combination improves cognitive performance in tactical personnel under physically fatiguing conditions.