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Evidence Watch: Placebo effects of caffeine on sport performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Record at a glance

  • Title: Placebo effects of caffeine on sport performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis
  • Journal: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
  • Publication date: 2026 Dec 30
  • Authors: Hurst P, Hanssen J, Marticorena F, Schiphof-Godart L, Souza HLR, Marocolo M
  • PMID: 42897966

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