Video games used to be circling around the TV in the family room or if so lucky your own bedroom with friends, siblings and or cousins. Then came the console and PC revolution which started to build a solitary setup where we talked online and over comms versus actually getting together in person.

Sure we had LAN parties and meets up (if your in your thirties like me), but who wanted to drag their whole PC around at some point, and laptops well they just were too pricey ( kind of still are for gaming options.) Also, high speed affordable internet kind of became a thing. So, the major point is that now we don't even leave our house to interact in the gaming world. With talks of Metaverses and deep dive VR, we may never get back to boardgames and family room runs of Mario Brothers. Our family gatherings one day could all be in the Metaverse!

If gaming is the passion you choose to dive into after work ( which for a lot is now work from home), or maybe gaming is your WORK ( super awesome) then there are some things to consider on enhanced performance and overall wellness and sustainability. Simply, sitting all day is now akin to that of smoking in reducing circulation and potential health negatives. I think it's exaggerated a bit as a statement, but it's a great mindset to push anyway, one that could force you to get outside once in a while and or hit the gym to counter the sedative lifestyle of being a gamer. Once we all have infinity treadmills and VR setups that could change though, of course.

Some other nuance options could be taking things like Collagen and Joint supplements to make sure the body is getting all the raw materials needed to create proper connective tissue. Collagen is also great to take in the evening to help get a decent night sleep ( which we all know night gamers definitely need.) Also, using things like cacao, mushrooms, and other adaptogenic herbs is a great start that keeps the body balanced in it’s wellness. Think bigger like winning LIFE not just the game your choose to play.

During the day there are a plethora of energy, focus, and nootropic options to think about. Things to help you stay focused and improve that “reaction time.” You gotta get that frag before the other guys does, and if you're making a living streaming or in competitive play then it's essential to be in tip top form 100% of the time. The problem is most products in the gaming category severely lack any ingredients beyond caffeine that could be helpful. Sure the laundry list of ingredients on the label look cool, but in reality it's nothing more than sugar and caffeine or simply kitchen sink approaches to making A LOT of money for that said company.