June 30/Washington/Asian News International and Science Daily -- U.K. scientists have shown for the first time that high doses of caffeine directly increase muscle power and endurance during relatively low-intensity activities.
New research shows increased muscle performance in sub-maximal activities, which in humans can range from everyday activities to running a marathon. With no current regulations in place, the scientists from Coventry University believe their findings may have implications for the use of caffeine in sport to improve performance.