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The Gamer’s Diet, with Dietitian Casey Thomas

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Esports athletes have unique needs to support cognitive performance. 1HP dietitian Casey Thomas joins the Perform Edition host Joel Totoro to discuss the video gamer’s diet, from caffeine and hydration to nutrients that support eye strain.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

1. Casey Thomas, esports dietitian with 1HP [0:34]

2. The cognitive performance of esports athletes [6:04]

3. What is the gamer’s diet? [10:57]

4. Misconceptions about caffeine [16:47]

  • How caffeine works [17:45]
  • How to properly dose caffeine for cognitive performance [19:48]
  • The inverted U: Why caffeine doesn’t work for everyone [23:29]

5. Questions from the community

  • What are third-party verified supplements? [25:39]
  • What supplements or diet recommendations can help against eye strain in children playing video games [29:37]
  • Outside of gaming, who can benefit from cognitive performance nutrients? [31:30]
  • What are emerging diet trends and are they successful? [33:10]

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Products mentioned in this episode: Thorne’s NSF Certified for Sport® Lineup, Vitamin D, Protein Powders, Pre-Workout Elite

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Esports athletes have unique needs to support cognitive performance. 1HP dietitian Casey Thomas joins the Perform Edition host Joel Totoro to discuss the video gamer’s diet, from caffeine and hydration to nutrients that support eye strain.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

1. Casey Thomas, esports dietitian with 1HP [0:34]

2. The cognitive performance of esports athletes [6:04]

3. What is the gamer’s diet? [10:57]

4. Misconceptions about caffeine [16:47]

  • How caffeine works [17:45]
  • How to properly dose caffeine for cognitive performance [19:48]
  • The inverted U: Why caffeine doesn’t work for everyone [23:29]

5. Questions from the community

  • What are third-party verified supplements? [25:39]
  • What supplements or diet recommendations can help against eye strain in children playing video games [29:37]
  • Outside of gaming, who can benefit from cognitive performance nutrients? [31:30]
  • What are emerging diet trends and are they successful? [33:10]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

Products mentioned in this episode: Thorne’s NSF Certified for Sport® Lineup, Vitamin D, Protein Powders, Pre-Workout Elite

Subscribe to More Content

Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also learn more about the topics in the episode by checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog.

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