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

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2018

Autores

Bessada, SMF (Autor) Outra; Alves, RC (Autor) Outra; Beatriz B P P Oliveira (Autor) FFUP

Revista

Título: Food Research International

Vol. 109

Páginas: 310-319

ISSN: 0963-9969

Editora: Elsevier

Indexação

ISI Web of Knowledge - 4 Citações

Scopus - 9 Citações

Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: 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.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 10