Caffeine-based food supplements and beverages: Trends of consumption for performance purposes and safety concerns

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2018

Authors

Bessada, SMF (Author) Other; Alves, RC (Author) Other; Beatriz B P P Oliveira (Author) FFUP

Journal

Title: Food Research International

Vol. 109

Pages: 310-319

ISSN: 0963-9969

Publisher: Elsevier

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 4 Citations

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00P-HH3

DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2018.04.050

Abstract (EN): Nowadays, daily food supplementation regarding the improvement of physical and mental performance is a growing trend in sport practitioners, young students and active people. Food supplements are foodstuffs, labeled under food law and not obliged to safety assessments before their commercialization. Several products are commercialized claiming ergogenic effects as marketing strategies. Caffeine is often one of their main ingredients, as it increases both physical performance and concentration. This manuscript presents a general overview of the current caffeine-based food supplements and energy drinks available in the Portuguese market, as well as the consuming trends regarding their ergogenic effects, performance purposes, and active ingredients. Product claims, recommended daily intakes, caffeine pharmacology, and safety concerns aspects are also discussed aspects.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 10