Caffeine+For+Strength+Athletes--Ronald+and+Kaylin

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 * Caffeine is one of the most common used drugs in the world. Typically, more than 90 percent of adult American’s consume approximately 200 mg of caffeine per day (Warrwn, Park, Maresca, Mckibans, & Millard-Stafford 62). Caffeine is used by the masses on a daily basis to reduce any type of tiredness or fatigue. Generally, the most common way to consume caffeine is through coffee or energy drinks.
 * Caffeine can be ingested in a variety of ways: food, drinks, pills, powder, you name it. Normal users generally consume coffee and energy drinks. White powdered caffeine is normally used for enhancements and improvements in sugary/bitter beverages (Warren, Park, Maresca, McKibans, & Millard-Stafford 60). Some sources of caffeine are coffee, energy drinks, energy shots, sodas, etc. Besides liquids, caffeine occurs in foods as well. For instance, chocolate, fruit, seeds, leaves, and even some gum (Jacobson, Weber, Claypool, Hunt 150).
 * Caffeine can be used as both a prescription and an over-the-counter medicine to treat fatigue, tiredness and drossiness (Jacobson, Weber, Claypool, Hunt 150). It’s more commonly used by college students, athletes, and body builders. GNC and Body Builder are two common online/store sources to purchase caffeinated pills.
 * Liquid form is overall the best and most productive way to consume caffeine because it takes the least amount of time to be absorbed through the blood stream (Grahman 50). Caffeinated gum is greatly effective as well; however, if the package says “consumes 100 mg of caffeine” typically you would only receive about 70 mg of it (Grahman 51). Capsules of caffeine are the least productive way because it takes longer for the stomach to fully saturate and dissolve it (Grahman 51).
 * Caffeine can be purchased almost everywhere: grocery stores, online, coffee shops, etc. The cost of caffeine depends primarily on the person, whether they drink a larger amount, medium amount or even none at all. The annual cost for coffee is approximately $893, energy drinks $1073, and pills $90.
 * Caffeine is highly accepted by society, but in some situations it is considered a banned substance. For instance, NCAA banned caffeine for all college student-athletes.
 * Caffeine is highly accepted by society, but in some situations it is considered a banned substance. For instance, NCAA banned caffeine for all college student-athletes.
 * To many of our fellow classmates, caffeine is something that many regular college students who want to wake up e familiar with. From endurance /strength athletes to regular students who just want stay awake to study for an exam, caffeine serves as beneficial. From the scientific information regarding this ergogenic aid, it carries a lot of weight both Kaylin and I would use it. The information presented speaks of the significance caffeine has on athletes. What athlete wouldn’t want an elevation in metabolism while depending on the dosage it can increase mental focus and energy while improving coordination of the central nervous system? Through the research presented caffeine also serves as a fat burner and decreases fatigue. In the Journal of applied physiology it concludes that taking a moderate dose /3mg/kg of the body weight/ can enhance performance in a wide range of sports. Ex: running and high intensity workout like strength training and intervals. For strength athletes in another interesting study states that the consumption of caffeine aids in completing 3 or more repetitions than if you didn’t. Better performance and more energy equals great results.