title: Effects of caffeine on postural stability.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: University of San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA.
authors.forename: Ashlee
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Enriquez
authors.forename: Jessica
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sklaar
authors.forename: Erik
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Viirre
authors.forename: Bradley
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Chase
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002110:Caffeine / Q000494:pharmacology*; D002253:Carbonated Beverages; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D004856:Postural Balance / Q000187:drug effects*; D012737:Sex Factors; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D002110:Caffeine