By: Julia Aidan
Submitted: 2010-10-18 19:26:50 | Word Count: 413
There is significant improvement in running performance with the intake of Caffeine. Many athletes have improved upon their performance with this drug. The drug acts as a stimulant to the nervous system which develops the capability of the runner. It contracts the muscle more rapidly and beneficial in short events. It prevents fatigue that drops the performance level. It adds free fatty acids to the blood and preserve muscle glycogen.
Many medical reports suggest that caffeine is diuretic and may "exacerbate dehydration and hyperthermia".. Runners generally take the drug in form of pill an hour ahead of competition. The quantity differs according to the weight of the runner's body. It is generally accepted that per kg of body weight two milligram of caffeine must be used. The reason for intake of this drug is to prove the maximum level of performance.
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Caffeine intake does not create any health problem which is why people in many countries prefer to take coffee. Coffee has caffeine content with blend of anti oxidants. Many medical experts express that the type two diabetes is found to be little in the coffee drinkers than who does not drink coffee. It lessens the danger of many serious diseases. However, large quantity consumption can give you headache, insomnia and thus will make you stay addicted to the drug. Caffeine intake in chronic symptoms of fatigue could be harmful and so it has to be avoided in such cases.
Many runners prefer to stay away from this drug to avoid over stimulation. Several others favor to take a large mug of coffee. Many use it and sticks to it through trial and error system. By such experiment they come to understand the right kind of dose that suits their body. Experts opine that it has tree types of effect. It helps to burn away the fat which acts as fuel, it releases calcium from the muscles which increases their endurance and boost performance and it has positive effect on mind which improves concentration in the competition.
It has several effects on body with different kind of pills. Some pills help in stimulation and develop the nervous system, some constrict the blood veins to lower the pain, but it is essential to consult your doctor before consuming this drug for any purpose. Drug should be taken under direct supervision of experts.
