Nutr Metab (Lond) December 2013 PMID 24330705

The effects of caffeine, nicotine, ethanol, and tetrahydrocannabinol on exercise performance.

Dominik H Pesta, Siddhartha S Angadi, Martin Burtscher, Christian K Roberts

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Peak: 2 in Apr 2019
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Across the discussions, there is a tone of skepticism about marijuana's performance-enhancing effects, as seen in a post questioning the idea that smoking weed can boost workout efficiency, highlighting doubts about the research. Conversely, some participants show passive interest, for example, expressing curiosity about trying workout while high or sharing links, but without deep analysis or strong emotional investment. Overall, the tone reflects cautious disengagement with the article's claims, with some casual mentions and a focus on the physiological mechanisms discussed.

AgreementLow agreement

Most discussions are critical or skeptical about the positive effects claimed or implied about substances like cannabis and alcohol on exercise, indicating some disagreement with the research's optimistic implications.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity, especially around phenomena like exercising while high and the physiological impacts of these substances, but not intensely so.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The interactions seem superficial, with many posts sharing links or brief comments without in-depth analysis, reflecting a neutral or tentative engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

The conversations do not appear to sway opinions or significantly influence perceptions about the research, suggesting minimal immediate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Caffeine is the only drug among caffeine, nicotine, ethanol, and THC with strong scientific evidence supporting its performance-enhancing (ergogenic) effects, while nicotine shows some preliminary potential requiring more research.
  • Cannabis and alcohol may improve performance under certain conditions (ergogenic potential) but are generally considered to impair sports performance (ergolytic), and their use is monitored or prohibited by sports authorities.
  • The review discusses the evidence, mechanisms, and physiological effects of these drugs to understand their impact as performance aids in both recreational and elite sports contexts.]

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Cameron Ruggles
@CameronRuggles · X

@btcmonero https://t.co/8hdVNyN6yv https://t.co/LybsSYiWWo. " In the presence of nicotine, caffeine exhibits a shorter half-life and faster metabolism [170]. Ethanol on the other hand has been shown to slow caffeine metabolism and increases its half-life" https://t.co/DHIcIWKQ3d.

Apr 21, 2021 · 1 like · 2,905 followers View post →
FrankyStrings
@McFrank513 · X

@ilysurge @filthybookbitch @witchdctralex @yasminemahasin I don't wanna discourage you from us because it's your life who cares go nuts it's not harmful but smoking weed to gain workout more efficiently isn't true at all https://t.co/sp1nXolzNN https://t.co/hMmJvAKBvk https://t.co/WVNDgX9ide https://t.co/8V0QkKWhHl

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OhighO® Wear
@OhighOWear · X

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May 13, 2019 · 2,249 followers View post →
Center for Health Education & Wellness
@utkwellness · X

Source: Pesta, et al., 2013. The effects of caffeine, nicotine, ethanol, and tetrahydrocannabinol on exercise performance.

Apr 19, 2019 · 1,609 followers View post →
Vieux Racoon
@North_Star97 · X

What Happens When You Workout High? https://t.co/PsaJHcqQ7v via @YouTube

Feb 2, 2022 · 1,259 followers View post →
Andres Esteller
@CriticalReader7 · X

@THOTCrime https://t.co/58OrjhnHCR

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Andres Esteller
@CriticalReader7 · X

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Alex
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@KgSsdBWHjc5Iqj7 吸烟可以加快咖啡因代谢但是不要喝酒 https://t.co/S7ptsQLK8B.

Dec 22, 2023 · 191 followers View post →
FrankyStrings
@McFrank513 · X

@ilysurge @filthybookbitch @witchdctralex @yasminemahasin I don't wanna discourage you from us because it's your life who cares go nuts it's not harmful but smoking weed to gain workout more efficiently isn't true at all https://t.co/sp1nXolzNN https://t.co/hMmJvAKBvk https://t.co/WVNDgX9ide https://t.co/8V0QkKWhHl

Apr 20, 2022 · 1 like · 2,537 followers View post →
NCPC Central Cal
@CalNcpc · X

Are you an #athlete who #smokes #cannabis? You might want to consider quitting after learning about the negative effects it has on your exercise! It impairs #PsychomotorPerformance & produces a #SedativeEffect causing reaction times to be slower than usual https://t.co/WSIrxJ89U9 https://t.co/1Lg5BrLSQc

Feb 23, 2022 · 201 followers View post →
Vieux Racoon
@North_Star97 · X

What Happens When You Workout High? https://t.co/PsaJHcqQ7v via @YouTube

Feb 2, 2022 · 1,259 followers View post →
Matt Leabeater
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Cameron Ruggles
@CameronRuggles · X

@btcmonero https://t.co/8hdVNyN6yv https://t.co/LybsSYiWWo. " In the presence of nicotine, caffeine exhibits a shorter half-life and faster metabolism [170]. Ethanol on the other hand has been shown to slow caffeine metabolism and increases its half-life" https://t.co/DHIcIWKQ3d.

Apr 21, 2021 · 1 like · 2,905 followers View post →
kev
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@LorenaRuelas5 https://t.co/HeO78cpWWQ

Dec 17, 2019 · 138 followers View post →
Keith Kahn
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Jun 26, 2019 · 241 followers View post →
OhighO® Wear
@OhighOWear · X

https://t.co/8CfkzpOm6r

May 13, 2019 · 2,249 followers View post →
David Ramos
@Davidr1049 · X

What Happens When You Workout High? https://t.co/aub2WopJya via @YouTube I’ll have to give it a try

May 2, 2019 · 62 followers View post →
chris ironcloud
@breezentin · X

What Happens When You Workout High? https://t.co/lH2PcDR8V0 via @YouTube

Apr 30, 2019 · 19 followers View post →
Center for Health Education & Wellness
@utkwellness · X

Source: Pesta, et al., 2013. The effects of caffeine, nicotine, ethanol, and tetrahydrocannabinol on exercise performance.

Apr 19, 2019 · 1,609 followers View post →
RJ
@RJunior_8 · X

What Happens When You Workout High? https://t.co/i5eexIF6N4 via @YouTube

Feb 8, 2019 · 443 followers View post →
Devin Norwood
@DevinNorwood3 · X

I liked a @YouTube video https://t.co/6ohuvKPihj What Happens When You Workout High?

Jan 3, 2019 · 2 followers View post →