Effects of Caffeine Intake on Endurance Running Performance and Time to Exhaustion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Ziyu Wang, Bopeng Qiu, Jie Gao, Juan Del Coso

December 2022

Synopsis of Social media discussions

The discussions collectively support that caffeine positively influences endurance running, with enthusiastic language like 'It’s Official!' and practical questions about its benefits, indicating high interest and perceived impact. The tone and choice of words reflect both deep engagement and acknowledgment of the study's significance in sports nutrition and athletic performance.

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Agreement
 Strong agreement

Most discussions affirm that caffeine enhances endurance and performance, as reflected in phrases like 'effects of caffeine intake improve endurance' and 'confirms the utility of caffeine for endurance runs.'

I
Interest
 High level of interest

Posts show high interest, with calls to action like 'It's Official!' and questions such as 'Ma la caffeina mi aiuta nella corsa?' which indicate engagement and curiosity about the findings.

E
Engagement
 High engagement

Posts include references to specific research results, methodologies, and practical implications, demonstrating deep engagement with the study's content.

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Impact
 High level of impact

Discussions highlight caffeine's potential to influence training and athletic performance, emphasizing its significance with strong endorsements and mentions of its utility for endurance athletes.

Social Mentions

YouTube

2 Videos

Facebook

2 Posts

Twitter

18 Posts

Blogs

2 Articles

News

4 Articles

Metrics

Video Views

22,544

Total Likes

358

Extended Reach

180,605

Social Features

28

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    @dwrowland @BreathingByEd recent review: Effects of Caffeine Intake on Endurance Running Performance and Time to Exhaustion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://t.co/ZM6S8o24U1
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    December 10, 2023

  • Azahara Pérez Ruiz
    @azperu1995 (Twitter)

    Artículo: Wang, Ziyu, et al. "Effects of Caffeine Intake on Endurance Running Performance and Time to Exhaustion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." Nutrients 15.1 (2022): 148. Video sobre el efecto de la cafeína: https://t.co/lDx0d6oY9R
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    April 13, 2023

  • FastFitness
    @FitnessGuru (Twitter)

    It's Official! Caffeine ☕️ intake improves endurance & time to exhaustion in cyclists & runners! A
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    February 4, 2023

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  • Applied Sciences MDPI
    @Applsci (Twitter)

    RT @scholar_tri: Pre-exercise caffeine (3 to 9mg per kg) showed an effect to increase the time to exhaustion and running performance. The…
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    January 27, 2023

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  • The scholar triathlete
    @scholar_tri (Twitter)

    Pre-exercise caffeine (3 to 9mg per kg) showed an effect to increase the time to exhaustion and running performance. These outcomes confirm the utility of caffeine for endurance runs where time to exhaustion is key. https://t.co/1UUi9Vu6zJ @Applsci #coffee #endurance #runner
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    January 26, 2023

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  • Aurelian Gorea, M.Sс., CSCS. 
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    Effects of Caffeine Intake on Endurance Running Performance and Time to Exhaustion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (open access) https://t.co/Ob2YyrwIge #science #review #research #sportsnutrition #personaltrainer #personaltraining #Coffee #sportsmedicinedoctor
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    January 21, 2023

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    @nick_krontiris (Twitter)

    Effects of Caffeine Intake on Endurance Running Performance and Time to Exhaustion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (open access) https://t.co/9dZ79CUzuh #caffeine #Workout #TrainHard #GymLife #GymTime #muscle #strength #lift #GetStrong #cardio #hiit
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    January 21, 2023

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    @sanct200301 (Twitter)

    中国とスペインの研究者らの最新の包括的レビュー&メタアナリシス解析によると、カフェインの摂取は特に長距離ランナーの疲労困憊までの時間を延長し、タイムトライアルのパフォーマンスを向上させるとしています。#カフェイン https://t.co/WB08QSli3H
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    @Toptimum_Perfor (Twitter)

    RT @PSchoenmakers12: The effects of Caffeine Intake on Endurance Running Performance and Time to Exhaustion: https://t.co/MManHD7A2v
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    January 16, 2023

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    @PSchoenmakers12 (Twitter)

    The effects of Caffeine Intake on Endurance Running Performance and Time to Exhaustion: https://t.co/MManHD7A2v
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    January 16, 2023

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  • Kato
    @EK_kyoto2017 (Twitter)

    カフェイン摂取（3～9mg/kg）と長距離走のパフォーマンスに関するメタ分析． カフェイン摂取により，疲労困憊までの時間が延伸し．大夢トライアルの時間が短縮されることが示された． だが，女性ランナーについては最適な用量も含めてさらなるエビデンスが必要である． https://t.co/4b5oyTCgMB
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    January 9, 2023

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  • Dario Riccardi
    @dario77x (Twitter)

    Ma la caffeina mi aiuta nella corsa? Risposta breve: si! https://t.co/PRhNuFQ1xl
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    January 8, 2023

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    @WilhelmBeermann (Twitter)

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    January 4, 2023

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    December 29, 2022

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    December 28, 2022

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Abstract Synopsis

  • This study reviewed existing research to understand how caffeine (3-9 mg/kg) influences endurance running performance, specifically looking at time to exhaustion and time trials, and found that caffeine generally has a positive effect on enhancing running endurance.
  • The analysis included 21 randomized controlled trials with a total of 254 participants, mostly men, and distinguished between recreational and trained runners to assess how caffeine impacts different performance levels.
  • Overall, the findings suggest that caffeine can be an effective ergogenic aid for improving endurance in running, although most evidence is based on laboratory cycling studies, and more specific research on running is needed.]