Caffeine can help you...?

A study was done by researchers in Melbourne, Australia, that put participants through two streams of exhaustive exercise to drain glycogen stores. Researchers then gave the athletes a large dose of carbs either with or without caffeine. Within four hours, caffeine boosted glycogen rebuilding by 66 percent compared to carbohydrate alone. Note of advice...after a hard run, refuel with a carb-rich meal along with a caffeinated energy drink to boost recovery.

I personally don't consume much caffeine because of the effect it has on my stomach. Do you really think this caffeine helps boost recovery for the long term, or is it just a quick fix for the time being?

Source: Runners World Magazine, November 2008