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Definition: "An ergogenic aid is any substance or phenomenon that enhances performance "
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14.04.2012 |
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Safe to drive on the motorway after cup of coffee
A few days ago we wrote about Dutch research which showed that car drivers were more alert during a four-hour journey if they had drunk a can of Red Bull. If you're not into energy drinks, then the researchers have an alternative that works just as well: an old-fashioned cup of coffee.
The researchers measured fluctuations in speed as the subjects drove [SDP] and their ability to keep driving straight [SDLP]. The researchers discovered that the subjects drove better after they had drunk 'real' coffee in the break than after drinking decaf.
The caffeinated coffee also helped reduce fatigue [KSS].
"The present study demonstrates that one cup of caffeinated coffee has a positive effect on continuous highway driving in non-sleep restricted, healthy volunteers", the researchers conclude.
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