2 Clinical Trials for Various Conditions
Considering the important growing development of gaming in the world, this research area has developed considerably over the last few years. Even if it seems to be well admitted that video gamers showed better cognitive functions (e.g. visual selective attention, cognitive flexibility, task switching) parameters compared to non video gamers there is a constant concern for optimizing performance as for all other kind of athletes. However to our knowledge, only one randomized controlled trial have investigated the potential benefits of dietary supplementation on cognitive function and performance in video gamers. The use of microalgea as molecule of interest sources is a recent promising approach also to meet societal challenge as the maintain of biodiversity/landscape. Thus, the purpose of this study is to examine whether acute (single-dose) and chronic (1 month) supplementation of Microphyt's phaeosol ingredients (BrainPhyt) ingested with or without a natural stimulant, would affect cognitive function and gaming performance in experienced video gamers.
AMATEA™ is a patented dietary supplement consisting of a unique blend of caffeine and polyphenol antioxidants; standardized at 20% caffeine, 30% chlorogenic acids (similar to green coffee). In-house evaluations and anecdotal findings related to AMATEA have noted sustained energy without the typical "crash" and/or "jitters" experienced by some with caffeine ingestion alone. The aim of the present study is to compare the effects of AMATEA and caffeine alone on various measures of cognitive performance, mood, and gaming performance in men and women who regularly engage in gaming activity. The investigators hypothesize that both AMATEA and caffeine will improve outcome measures more than placebo, with greater improvement noted for the AMATEA condition due to the addition of the chlorogenic acid.