topicTheanine Attention Randomized Trial
claimEvidence regarding the acute effects of caffeine (CAF), L-theanine (TEA), and their combination remains inconsistent, particularly with respect to their combined influence on physical and cognitive performance in athletic populations.
evidence level2
citationTuncer SY (2026)
sourceAcute effects of combined and isolated caffeine and theanine supplementation on physical and cognitive performance in competitive athletes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study.
topicTheanine Attention Randomized Trial
claimResults Condition effects were found for leg strength ( p = 0.004, ηp 2 = 0.24) and back strength ( p = 0.008, ηp 2 = 0.19).
evidence level2
citationTuncer SY (2026)
sourceAcute effects of combined and isolated caffeine and theanine supplementation on physical and cognitive performance in competitive athletes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study.
topicTheanine Attention Randomized Trial
claimAdditionally, no significant difference was found between the conditions in aerobic endurance, maximum isometric handgrip strength, and hand-eye coordination results.
evidence level2
citationTuncer SY (2026)
sourceAcute effects of combined and isolated caffeine and theanine supplementation on physical and cognitive performance in competitive athletes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study.
topicTheanine Attention Randomized Trial
claimIntroduction Modern athletic performance is driven not only by physical capacity but also by rapid decision-making, attentional control, and visuomotor coordination.
evidence level2
citationTuncer SY (2026)
sourceAcute effects of combined and isolated caffeine and theanine supplementation on physical and cognitive performance in competitive athletes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study.