Caffeine Helps you Run like a Racehorse

Posted on December 1, 2008 by

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According to the current issue of American Journal of Veterinary Research, “IV administration of caffeine at 5 mg/kg improved the performance of Arabian horses during intense exercise of short duration and diminished the oxidative metabolism of glucose.”  The abstract is available here.

In other words, drink more coffee before racing for the Triple Crown.  And eat more oatmeal.

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