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Caffeine

How does it affect performance?

Caffeine has various positive effects on sporting performance, but there are potential health concerns. Harvey Burke explains

Coffee is a source of caffeine
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This topic is covered by all the major exam boards in the diet and nutrition section.

Caffeine is an ergogenic aid. An ergogenic aid is any method or substance that can be used to improve performance. For your exam, you will need to be aware of how caffeine can help to improve performance in both aerobic and anaerobic exercise.

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