How much caffeine is in Red Bull….?
Does coffee enhance performance or is it dehydrating..? The purpose of this article is to look at caffeine (most commonly consumed as coffee) as a part of a sports diet and help you determine whether you want to take it or leave it. Caffeine and hydration Weve all heard the warning: Coffee has a diuretic effect, is dehydrating, and doesnt count as a fluid replacer. While once deemed true, we now know differently. The truth is, a moderate intake of coffee, cola and other caffeinated beverages do count towards fluid needsparticularly if you are accustomed to consuming caffeine as a part of your daily diet. (Dont we all know someone who drinks only coffeeno waterand is fully functional?) Given about 80% of Americans drink coffee (55% daily, 25% occassionally), and the average intake is about 200 mg caffeine/day (3 mg/kg), most athletes are familiar with caffeines benefits of heightened alertness and performance. The US military is intensely interested in the physiological effects of caffe
