Caffeine is widely used in the sports world. A well-known question is: How long does caffeine work? Actually, this means how quickly your body breaks down caffeine. We can use your genetic profile to determine whether you are a rapid metaboliser, for example. So learn more about how caffeine works for you with our DNA sport test.
Caffeine is widely used as a supplement at both professional and amateur levels, primarily to improve endurance performance. It is a preparation that can be obtained separately, which can be added to energy drinks and gels. The positive aspects include: clarity, sharpness, alertness and a reduction in the feeling of mental fatigue. These aspects can influence sports performance and endurance to a special degree.
However, caffeine can also cause negative effects such as irritability, trembling hands, headaches, feeling stressed, restlessness and palpitations. These effects are of course detrimental to sports performance. It is therefore very important to use the correct dosage of caffeine for an optimal effect.
Genetic research has shown that caffeine does not break down at the same rate for everyone. As a result, the effects on exercise can differ per person. With your genetic profile we can show that you are, for example, a so-called ‘rapid metaboliser’. This means that your body breaks down caffeine relatively quickly.
If your body breaks down caffeine quickly, we can find it in your DNA. We can then see what positive effects the use of average doses has for you. We look at the rs762551 (CYP1A2) gene. This ensures a rapid breakdown of caffeine.
With our Sport DNA test you get much more insight into all aspects surrounding your sports performance. Would you like to have more insight into the components below? Then buy your Sport DNA test now!
Based on your genetic profile, we can see:
