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Also known as: Caffeine Anhydrous, Coffee
Extremely well-researched. Improves endurance, strength, power, and focus. One of the most effective legal performance enhancers.
Amount
200-400mg pre-workout
Timing
30-60 minutes before training
Notes
Start with 100-200mg to assess tolerance. Avoid within 6 hours of sleep. Cycle off periodically to maintain sensitivity.
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Blocks adenosine receptors, reduces perceived effort
Improves time to exhaustion by 2-4%
Stimulates central nervous system
Mobilizes fatty acids for fuel during exercise
Anxiety or jitters
Lower dose or use L-theanine alongside
Sleep disruption
Stop caffeine 6+ hours before bed
Tolerance buildup
Cycle 1-2 weeks off every 6-8 weeks
Very useful. Blunts appetite, increases energy during low-calorie periods, and boosts fat oxidation.
Useful for training intensity. No direct muscle-building effect but supports harder workouts.
$0.02-0.10
per day
Excellent value
Available forms include Caffeine Anhydrous (pills), Coffee, Pre-workout supplements, Caffeine gum. Anhydrous pills are cheapest and most precise. Coffee adds antioxidants but varies in caffeine content.
Caffeine-sensitive individuals. People with anxiety disorders. Those with heart arrhythmias. Late-night trainers. Caffeine should also be avoided by pregnant or nursing women unless specifically recommended by a doctor.
Caffeine has an evidence rating of A (Strong Evidence). Extremely well-researched. Improves endurance, strength, power, and focus. One of the most effective legal performance enhancers.
The recommended dose is 200-400mg pre-workout. Start with 100-200mg to assess tolerance. Avoid within 6 hours of sleep. Cycle off periodically to maintain sensitivity.
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