Why Energy Drinks Hurt Your Performance And What Works Better

Energy drink before gaming? Sure.
Quick boost, better focus, more energy.
But what if it’s actually holding you back?

Short-term, it works. Long-term, it ruins performance for most players.
The problem isn’t energy. The problem is its instability.

1 | What happens after an energy drink

  • Fast onset – caffeine + sugar = instant boost
  • Peak – you're “on”, but nervousness increases
  • Crash – fatigue, worse reactions, poor decisions

→ Performance doesn’t rise steadily.
It spikes. Then drops.

2 | Your real problem: fluctuations

  1. Unstable energy: peak → crash → flow ends
  2. Overstimulation: worse decisions, unnecessary mistakes
  3. Ruined sleep: worse recovery = worse performance next day

Gaming isn’t about one peak.
It’s about how long you sustain performance.

3 | Why energy drinks fail long-term

Energy drink Reality
Fast boost Short-term effect
High caffeine Nervousness, worse decisions
Sugar Energy crash
Daily use Declining performance

4 | What works better: stable performance

Instead of extremes, you need:

  • Stable energy – no fluctuations
  • Clean focus – no jitter
  • Endurance – no crashes

5 | Level up: what actually works

Ingredient Effect Found in
L-theanine Calm focus EVOLVE
Citicoline Faster thinking, memory EVOLVE
Rhodiola rosea Stress resistance EVOLVE
Low-dose caffeine Focus without overstimulation EVOLVE

6 | How to use it in practice

When What to do Why
–30 min 1x EVOLVE + water Stable focus onset
During gaming Hydration + no extra stimulants Maintain performance
After session Recovery (e.g. RELOAD) Nervous system reset

7 | Reality: when energy drinks make sense

  • One-time use – tournaments, emergencies
  • Quick boost – when nothing else is available

👉 But not as a daily strategy.

8 | Summary

Energy drinks boost you.
Systems improve you.

Want better aim, faster reactions, fewer mistakes?
→ Focus on consistency, not spikes.

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FAQ

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Yes, our products are not regulated and you can use them in a computer game competition.

We are a Czech company focused on the development and production of nutritional supplements for professional e-sport gamers as well as for casual players of competitive games.

Products:

  • BOOST –  is used to increase performance and the condition for better results in gaming. The composition of carefully selected ingredients provides energyBOOST and adaptogen nootropic plants increase cognitive brain function.
  • RELOAD –  is used to improve sleep and regenerate the body. Gamers are the most affected group with impaired sleep quality due to irregular sleep and the negative effect of blue light from monitors before bedtime.
  • EVOLVE – focuses on comprehensive health and personal performance support. It serves to supply natural energy, improve cognitive functions of the brain, support eyesight, support metabolism along with antioxidant effects and supply vitamins with electrolytes for the best possible overall body function.

RELOAD is the first dietary supplement of its kind developed specifically for gamers. The combination of carefully selected ingredients improves the quality of deep sleep (REM) and supports the regeneration of the body, brain, stress relief and provides a good condition for better results the next day.

  • It is taken 1-2 hours before bedtime.
  • Long-term effect of increased sleep quality.

The pill is an ideal form for 4 reasons:

  1. PURE MIXTURE
    In a pill form, you can simply put in only those ingredients that you really want to have in it and have them work. Liquids are very unstable and most energy drinks therefore contain by-products and undesirable pollutants such as preservatives, colorants and flavors.
  2. WITHOUT CO2
    Energy drinks contain gas, which bothers most people. The feeling of a bloated belly is not pleasant and certainly not during a game session. One pill contains exactly the same energy as drinking two energy drinks.
  3. NO SUGAR
    Sugar is not a good source of energy. With a pill, however, you can forgo sugar and sweeteners. To make an energy drink taste that good, you have to put a lot of sugar in it: Up to 25 sugar cubes per 1 liter. Not only can sugar possibly make you fat, it only provides an instant energy boost that drops off very quickly. The side effects such as restlessness, nervousness and an unpleasant tremor quickly set in.
  4. CHEAPER
    Even if it doesn't seem like it, taking pills is actually cheaper than consuming coffee or energy drinks.
    1 pill = 2 energy drinks = 3 cups of coffee
    • PILL: Price for one approx0,37 EUR
    • ENERGY DRINK: Preis for 2 ca. 2,5 EUR
    • COFFEE: Price for 3 cups at home ca. 6 EUR

EVOLVE is the first dietary supplement of its kind that focuses on the comprehensive improvement of health and personal performance. The composition contains natural substances that support the human body in a wide range and, unlike ordinary energy drinks, it does not contain any sugar. The composition also contains a mix of important electrolytes and vitamins that will strengthen immunity and overall health.

BOOST is a dietary supplement packed with the most effective substances for increasing energy, concentration and accelerating reactions. Experienced chemists from the pharmaceutical field and nutrition experts participated in the development of the composition. We have created a perfect combination of substances that react with each other and help to achieve better results.

  • It is used about 30 minutes before the performance
  • Duration of action 4-6 hours

Health is the highest priority for us. Our products contain an adequate dose of ingredients that are completely safe for the body. All ingredients in the composition are approved by the European Union and classified as harmless. The products are also registered in the Czech Republic (SZÚ) and approved for sale throughout the EU.

Each RELOAD and BOOST pack contains 60 pills.

How to use Instinkt?

BOOST

  • Is used about 30 minutes before the performance
  • Duration of effect approx. 4-6 hours

RELOAD

  • Is used approx. 1-2 hours before going to bed
  • Long-term effect due to increased sleep quality

EVOLVE

  • Mix 2 scoops (9.6g) well in 500ml of water (any undissolved precipitates are fine)
  • You can take 2 drinks a day. We recommend a break of at least 3 hours between drinks

You can pay your order online through our e-shop by credit card or Paypal.

We ship the ordered goods within 24 hours. The package is usually delivered within the countries of the European Union in 2-3 working days after the shipment. We deliver the package directly to your home. You will be regularly informed about the status of the shipment by e-mail. The link to track the shipment is in the e-mail confirming your order.

You can return the goods ordered on our website undamaged and unopened without giving any reason within 14 days after purchase. A detailed procedure for complaints or returns can be found in the Terms and Conditions.

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