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Does Caffeine help with performance?

Yes, for most people. 88% of 49 people who reported on Caffeine for performance say it improved. 6% noticed no change and 6% say it got worse. That is below the typical result for performance (93% across 41 options).

Performance: what users report
88%better49 reports · medium confidence
43 better3 no change3 worse

Ranked #29 of 41 for performance.

What the research says

AResearch: Strong680 meta-analyses · 2,072 trials on PubMed
Sleep Med Rev · 2023
The effect of caffeine on subsequent sleep: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Conclusion: To avoid reductions in total sleep time, coffee (107 mg per 250 mL) should be consumed at least 8.8 h prior to bedtime and a standard serve of pre-workout supplement (217.5 mg) should be consumed at least 13.2 h prior to bedtime. The results of the present study provide evidence-based guidance for the appropriate consumption of caffeine to mitigate the deleterious effects on sleep.

JAMA · 2021
Acute Treatments for Episodic Migraine in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Conclusion: There are several acute treatments for migraine, with varying strength of supporting evidence. Use of triptans, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, acetaminophen, dihydroergotamine, calcitonin gene-related peptide antagonists, lasmiditan, and some nonpharmacologic treatments was associated with improved pain and function. The evidence for many other interventions, including opioids, was limited.

Side effects people mention

jitteriness 203anxiety 166insomnia 83headache 67tolerance 46

What else is Caffeine used for?

Information only — not medical advice. How we count

Does Caffeine help with performance? 88% of 49 users say yes — PlainPill