A Simple Drink Choice Helps Gamers Stay Focused For Hours
A new study of esports gamers has found that sparkling water could be better than still water if you want to maintain concentration and alertness over long sessions at a desk.
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... To stay in the zone, gamers often turn to caffeine-packed beverages like coffee or energy drinks, which present potential health risks when consumed in large quantities. A team led by researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan wanted to see if sparkling water could provide a healthier alternative. On two separate occasions, 14 casual gamers were asked to play virtual soccer for three hours. In one of the sessions, they drank plain water, and in the other, they drank sparkling water. Based on measurements of reaction times, pupil size (indicating fatigue), physical stress, and self-reported tiredness, it was sparkling water that proved best for maintaining attention levels and minimizing fatigue. ...
On two separate occasions, 14 casual gamers were asked to play virtual soccer for three hours. In one of the sessions, they drank plain water, and in the other, they drank sparkling water.
Based on measurements of reaction times, pupil size (indicating fatigue), physical stress, and self-reported tiredness, it was sparkling water that proved best for maintaining attention levels and minimizing fatigue. ...
#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-03-16 01:05 AM | Reply
So, maybe ...
Caffeinated beverages based upon sparkling water® ?
#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-03-16 01:07 AM | Reply
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