The intention of this report was to review the scientific literature, to effectively guide coaches, and athletes on the most suitable and efficient means to apply caffeine supplementation to the type of sports performance, intensity, and duration. Due to the impracticalities around testing for caffeine, variations in caffeine sensitivity and wide availability of caffeine in food and drinks, conflicting evidence surrounding the optimal dosage and the effects of caffeine on sports performance, caffeine has been removed from the World Anti-Doping Agency's list of banned substances. Currently, more research needs to be performed to differentiate the social use of caffeine from doping attempts. For the time being caffeine should continue to be
