In November, top athletes received warnings about potential caffeine shampoo effects during doping controls. Here's the facts.
Caffeine shampoos combat hair loss by delivering caffeine to follicles. Removed from the doping list in 2004, caffeine remains under scrutiny by sports bodies for performance impacts. Alpecin, the original caffeine shampoo, prompted this alert.
A precautionary heads-up
Alpecin's medical expert states: "Scientific evidence shows our caffeine shampoo penetrates deep into hair roots, energizing them against threats like testosterone. While caffeine-doping debates continue, the shampoo is proven safe for pros too."
