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A Prospective Study Evaluating the Effects of a Nutritional Supplement Intervention on Cognition, Mood States, and Mental Performance in Video Gamers.
Nutrients
  • Jaime L. Tartar, Nova Southeastern University
  • Douglas S Kalman, Nova Southeastern University
  • Susan Hewlings, Central Michigan University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2019
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Abstract/Excerpt

Cognitive function is critical for successful prolonged performance in eSports. This double-blind placebo-controlled study examined the effect of an inositol-enhanced arginine silicate oral supplement on cognitive performance and energy in eSports athletes. Sixty healthy men and women who spent 5 or more hours a week playing video games were randomly assigned to take supplement or placebo for 7 days. On day 1 and 7, before and 15 min after dosing, subjects completed the Trail Making Test (TMT), Parts A and B; Stroop Test; and Profile of Mood States (POMS) questionnaire, and then played a video game for 60 min. Immediately after, cognitive tests were repeated. Self-reported energy levels increased, anger decreased, and TMT-B test errors decreased in the supplement group compared to placebo (

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11102326
PubMed ID
31581523
Citation Information
Jaime L. Tartar, Douglas S Kalman and Susan Hewlings. "A Prospective Study Evaluating the Effects of a Nutritional Supplement Intervention on Cognition, Mood States, and Mental Performance in Video Gamers." Nutrients Vol. 11 Iss. 10 (2019) p. 1 - 14 ISSN: 2072-6643
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jaime-tartar/107/