The impact of caffeine on mood, cognitive function, performance and hydration: A review of benefits and risks

Nutrition Bulletin

Volumn 33, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 15-25

  Ruxton, C H S ^a,b  

^a Nutrition Communications ^*  (United Kingdom)

^b Nutrition Communications   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Caffeine; Cognitive function; Mood; Performance; Risk

Indexed keywords

EID: 39149113804     PISSN: 14719827     EISSN: 14673010     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-3010.2007.00665.x     Document Type: Review

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