Abstract:Introduction:
Studies on adult athletes have found that caffeine consumption has both positive and negative effects on physical performance and cardiovascular physiology. While roughly 3 in 4 children older than 5 years old consume caffeinated beverages, the effects of caffeine on children and adolescent athletes are less studied.
Methods:
The HeartBytes National Youth Database produced by Simon’s Heart, a nonprofit organization that organizes pre-parti… Show more
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