Low-Dose Caffeine Boosts Cognitive Function but Not Physical Performance in Fatigued Taekwondo Athletes: Insights from a Randomized Crossover Trial

Low-Dose Caffeine Boosts Cognitive Function but Not Physical Performance in Fatigued Taekwondo Athletes: Insights from a Randomized Crossover Trial

A 200 mg caffeine dose enhances cognitive processing by reducing brain fatigue markers without improving physical performance in fatigued Taekwondo athletes. The findings underscore caffeine's selective benefit on mental function over physical agility post-fatigue.