Effects of caffeinated chewing gum-induced sympathetic activation and diuretic effect on the rapid rate of weight loss in bodybuilders: a double-blind crossover study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this study was to investigate effects of caffeinated chewing gum-induced sympathetic activation and diuretic effect on the rapid rate of weight loss in bodybuilders.

Methods

Fourteen current elite natural bodybuilding athletes (age: 26 ± 7 years old; BMI: 26.9 ± 7.1 kg/m²; muscle mass: 40.4 ± 7.1 kg; %body fat: 15.5 ± 4.4%) were included as participants. After confirming the specific gravity of the urine, the participants chewing either caffeinate Gum containing 3 mg/kg of caffeine (CAF trial) or placebo gum without containing caffeine (PL trial) for 10 min, with a randomized, double-blind, cross-over design. Following a 15-minute period of rest, the participants undergo a weight reduction process by engaging in cycling on a bicycle with

SUBMITTER: Liu HS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12032657 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature