Caffeine

Compare every Caffeine product across UK retailers on Suppio, ranked by true value - price per active dose, not pack size. Prices refreshed daily.

Stimulant that blocks adenosine receptors, improves focus and endurance

We rank Caffeine by price per 200mg - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

What it is

Caffeine is a stimulant, which is a substance that increases the activity of the nervous system. It works by blocking adenosine receptors, which are the parts of the brain that normally signal to the body that it is time to sleep or rest.

Why it's used

It is primarily used to improve focus and increase physical endurance. By preventing the feeling of tiredness, it allows users to stay alert for longer periods.

How it's made

Commercial caffeine is typically extracted from natural sources like coffee beans or tea leaves using solvents. It can also be produced synthetically in a laboratory to create a pure powder, which is then measured and put into capsules or tablets.

What it typically costs

Caffeine is generally mid-range in price. This is because while the raw material is widely available and cheap to source, the process of refining it into a pure, concentrated supplement adds some manufacturing cost.

Dosage by purpose

PurposeTypical studied doseEvidence
exercise performance3 to 6 mg per kilogram of body weightestablished
  1. https://examine.com/supplements/caffeine (Examine)
  2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK202224 (PubMed)
  3. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11985402 (PubMed)
  4. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10930107 (PubMed)

How Suppio ranks

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

FAQ

What is Caffeine?

Stimulant that blocks adenosine receptors, improves focus and endurance

How does Suppio calculate the best-value Caffeine?

We rank Caffeine by price per 200mg - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

Are these prices verified?

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

How often are Caffeine prices updated?

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

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