Caffeine, CYP1A2 Genotype, and Endurance Performance in Athletes

AbstractPurposeMany studies have examined the effect of caffeine on exercise performance, but findings have not always been consistent. The objective of this study was to determine whether variation in the CYP1A2 gene, which affects caffeine metabolism, modifies the ergogenic effects of caffeine in a 10-km cycling time trial.MethodsCompetitive male athletes (n=101; age: 25 ± 4 years) completed the time trial under three conditions: 0, 2 or 4 mg of caffeine per kg body mass, using a split-plot randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled design. DNA was isolated from saliva and genotyped for the -163A>C polymorphism in the CYP1A2 gene (rs762551).ResultsOverall, 4 mg/kg caffeine decreased cycling time by 3% (mean ± SEM) versus placebo (17.6 ± 0.1 vs. 18.1 ± 0.1 min, p = 0.01). However, a significant (p C polymorphism in the CYP1A2 gene (rs762551). Results Overall, 4 mg/kg caffeine decreased cycling time by 3% (mean ± SEM) versus placebo (17.6 ± 0.1 vs. 18.1 ± 0.1 min, p = 0.01). However, a significant (p

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