Impact of AMATEA™️ on Physiological Measures and Gaming Performance in Active Gamers: a Placebo Controlled, Double-blind, Randomized Study
Condition: Healthy
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      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.
    

Detailed description: 
      The activity of "gaming" is increasing in popularity each year, with millions of young adults
      engaged in regular play. This has fueled the rise in nutrition and dietary supplementation
      strategies to aid gaming performance. Since caffeine has been widely used for purposes of
      improving athletic performance with both relatively low and high dosages, and more recently
      as a potential aid for "mind" games such as chess at a dosage of 400mg, this has been the
      nutrient of focus for many gamers. Other multi-component products are making their way to the
      market.

      Active gamers claim to ingest such products regularly throughout their gameplay, which can
      span from 4-12 hours per session for regular 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). The product is also Generally
      Recognized as Safe (GRAS) and USDA organic.

      While caffeine has been well-investigated for its performance boosting effects, chlorogenic
      acid has been reported to offer many potential health benefits. Specifically, it has been
      reported to improve select cognitive measures following regular intake, which may translate
      into more efficient performance with complex tasks-such as those involved with gaming.

      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. While caffeine can prove beneficial to many, some users experience "crashing" 2-3
      hours post ingestion, while others feel too "wired" following use and may experience
      difficulty concentrating. AMATEA contains a relatively low concentration of caffeine per
      capsule (150mg) in an attempt to avoid such problems, while also containing chlorogenic acid.
      This may aid gamers who need to maintain fine motor skills and those who need to concentrate
      on complex activities for several hours continuously.

      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.
    

Intervention name(s): AMATEA™; Caffeine; Placebo
Intervention type(s): Dietary Supplement; Dietary Supplement; Other
Intervention description(s): 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).
Total of 1.35g of AMATEA containing 270mg of caffeine.; 1.08g of microcellulose and 270mg of caffeine.; 1.35g of microcellulose
Intervention MeSH terms: Caffeine
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Crossover Assignment
Intervention model description: Participants will receive each of the 3 interventions over a 3 week period i.e. one acute dose once per week. The 3 interventions include 1) AMATEA, 2) Caffeine, or 3) Placebo
Masking: Double (Participant, Investigator)
Primary purpose: Basic Science
Keywords: AMATEA; video games; gaming; energy supplement