Nutrition
Caffeine Decaf Performance Delusion
Caffeine decaf performance delusion separates trace caffeine in decaf from ergogenic doses—ritual calm yes, performance spike no.
Caffeine decaf performance delusion is expecting ergogenic effects from decaf—most cups still contain two to fifteen milligrams caffeine, far below three milligrams per kilogram thresholds, yet placebo ritual can calm pre-race nerves. Decaf after cutoff hours protects sleep while keeping habit.
Do not confuse trace caffeine with loaded pre-workout. Label Swiss-water versus chemical decaf for taste, not performance.
Common questions
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Does decaf count toward daily caffeine load?
Trace amounts only—log it for sleep cutoffs but not as pre-workout ergogenic intake.
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