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13. Some athletes believe that caffeine helps them perform better. Experts say that caffeine’s affects may in fact give athletes a temporary boost. However, many sports organiza- tions, including the Olympics com- mittee and the NCAA, are starting to ban caffeine. They say that because caffeine ISN’T regulated, people aren’t always aware of how much they’re drinking—and that can make

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exercise and caffeine a dangerous combination.

In 2000, an Irish basketball player died after drinking several cans of Red Bull after a game.

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