Publications by authors named "Tyler N Talik"
Article Synopsis
- Guarana (GUA) and low-dose caffeine (CAF) were compared in a study to see their effects on cognitive and mood parameters in twenty participants using a double-blind method.
- The study found no significant improvements in cognitive performance or mood from either GUA or CAF, despite some variations in the 2N-Back Task accuracy and perceived mental energy.
- Further research is needed to find the lowest effective doses of GUA or CAF that could potentially influence mood and cognitive performance.
Guarana (Paullinia cupana) but Not Low-Dose Caffeine Improves Cycling Time-Trial Performance Versus Placebo.
Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab
January 2024
Guarana (GUA) seed extract, containing caffeine (CAF) and additional bioactive compounds, may positively affect mental performance, but evidence regarding exercise is limited. This investigation assessed acute GUA ingestion compared with CAF on endurance performance. Eleven endurance-trained noncyclists and cyclists (V˙O2peak = 49.
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