Effects of caffeine on postural stability
Enriquez, A.; Sklaar, J.; Viirre, E.; Chase, B.
International Tinnitus Journal 15(2): 161-163
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 0946-5448 PMID: 20420341 Document Number: 633311
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a caffeine-containing "energy drink" on postural stability. Twenty-three young adult participants stood on a balance-measuring platform for two intervals of 30 seconds each, once with eyes open and once with eyes closed. Subjects performed the tasks before and 1 hour after consumption. Results showed no significant effect, either with eyes open or eyes closed, on movement of the body's center of pressure.