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This is super interesting! I didn't expect to see differences, but the gaps here are noteworthy and definitely deserve more research.

Practically speaking, I figure every esports player is on caffeine already, so there's probably no real-world implication . A bit like the use of steroids in competitive bodybuilding. Bad news for your esports career, though, if you can't handle caffeine!

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It’s one of the things the researchers mentioned (and that I didn’t) — it seems that even at the lower dose (about a cup of coffee) you can see these effects. You don’t necessarily need to pump yourself full of caffeine, and there is probably a ceiling effect beyond which you just get sick from caffeine rather than gain the benefits.

It IS good news though if you are sensitive to caffeine…just a cup (or even a lower dose) might be enough for you to experience the beneficial effects!

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