A dietary supplement that has come into favour with athletes and fitness fanatics is caffeine gum, which says it is good for improved performance, more alertness and convenience in potentially having a bettered performance.
Caffeine gum is just what it sounds like: chewing gum that contains caffeine. Nicotine in chewing gum is absorbed rapidly through the mucous membrane of the mouth, meaning that cognitive effects from it occur sooner than with coffee or energy drinks, which the stomach must first digest.
Athletes believe that it has several advantages over ordinary caffeine sources, such as rapid absorption, immediate alertness, improved physical performance, increasing strength and power and convenience, as well as simplicity in keeping up a regular dosage.
According to Barreto et al. (2023), their study determined the effect of Caff-gum on exercise performance, using a systematic review and meta-analysis. It found that Caff-gum was effective when provided in doses 3 mg/kg BM and within 15 min before initiating exercise.
In this research Caff-gum was shown to be an effective ergogenic aid for trained individuals involved in both endurance and strength and power exercise. Noting supplement dose and timing modified the efficacy of Caff-gum.
Yang et al. (2015) noted caffeine, a diuretic, can cause water loss in the body.
Mordi et al. (2022) showed the effect of 300mg chewing gum enhances cognitive performance and reduces simple reaction time while also increasing alertness. It also improves mental functions and cognitive functions after sleep deprivation.
Overall, caffeine gum is a popular supplement among athletes and fitness enthusiasts but should be used responsibly and in moderation.
Reference:
1. Barreto, G., Loureiro, L. M. R., Reis, C. E. G., & Saunders, B. (2023). Effectsof caffeine chewing gum supplementation on exercise performance: Asystematic review and meta-analysis. European journal of sportscience, 23(5), 714–725. https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2022.2049885
2. Zhang, Y., Coca, A., Casa, D. J., Antonio, J., Green, J. M., & Bishop, P.A. (2015). Caffeine and diuresis during rest and exercise: A meta-analysis. Journal of science and medicine in sport, 18(5), 569–574.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2014.07.017.
3. Moradi, A. et al. (2022). The effectiveness of caffeinated chewing gum in ameliorating cognitive functions affected by sleep deprivation. Sleep science (Sao Paulo, Brazil), 15(2), 216–223. https://doi.org/10.5935/1984-0063.20220044
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