A varsity sprinter is considering taking caffeine pills before his competition to help his performance. What information would you give him?
a. Caffeine provides no performance benefits for any type of athletic events

b. Caffeine will help dilate blood vessels to increase blood flow to the muscles.
c. He will not have to worry about adverse effects because caffeine does not have any.
d. He needs to be aware that sport governing bodies prohibit high doses of caffeine.
e. Even in low doses, caffeine causes stomach upset, nervousness, irritability, headaches, dehydration, and diarrhea.


d

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