Can You Have Caffeine Before a Lactate Threshold Test?
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According to a position stand by the International Society of Sports Nutrition, caffeine is a proven ergogenic aid that can acutely enhance various aspects of exercise performance. Given its stimulating properties, a common question for endurance athletes is: **Can you have caffeine before a lactate threshold test** and still get reliable, accurate results? The short answer is no, and exercise physiologists generally recommend abstaining.