What it is:

“Anhydrous” means “without water” – caffeine anhydrous is a dry form of caffeine made from the seeds and leaves of the coffee plant.

What it does:

You know what this does: it gives you a boost in processing speed, decision-making, focus, energy, and motivation.

Why we chose it:

As the world’s most popular energy booster, including caffeine in KNOSIS was a no-brainer. To mitigate the crash and the jitters, we combined it with L-Theanine (read about that below).

What it is:

TeaCrine® is a patented compound that facilitates a wide range of healthy functions such as mental clarity and motivation.

What it does:

TeaCrine® delivers a boost for 3x longer than caffeine – and unlike caffeine, TeaCrine® is not a stimulant which means it has no impact on blood pressure, heart rate, or irritability.

Why we chose it:

There’s been a lot of research done on TeaCrine® and it’s been proven in clinical studies to sustain energy for a long time without a crash. It also isn’t habituating – meaning you get the same boost of energy, mood, and focus day after day without having to continually up the dose. It’s great for anyone striving for peak performance.

What it is:

Rhodiola is a plant whose root has long been used as medicine in the Arctic and in Northern Europe.

What it does:

Rhodiola root extract increases energy, alertness, and stamina, while reducing anxiety and fatigue. It’s also been shown to improve learning and memory.

Why we chose it:

As an adaptogen, it’s ideal for supporting mental performance under the kind of chronic stress you may experience during tough gameplay. 

What it is:

L-Tyrosine is an amino acid known for its ability to reduce stress. 

What it does:

Supplementing with L-Tyrosine before a game increases everyone's favourite feel-good hormone: dopamine. It enhances working memory and decision-making in the prefrontal cortex and helps get you into a creative flow. Clinical studies show that L-Tyrosine improves memory and quick-thinking while under acute stress.

Why we chose it:

This’ll help you out when there’s a lot on the line. L-Tyrosine provides greater cognitive enhancement as cognitive demand increases – the harder you work, the harder it works.

What it is:

Cognizin® is a clinically tested nootropic that delivers a patented form of citicoline, a potent brain-health nutrient.

What it does:

Cognizin® helps energize brain cells as well as regenerate and repair them – it literally makes you smarter. It’s been shown in human research to promote mood balance, memory, attention, and focus.

Why we chose it:

This is a big one: it’s the only clinically proven ingredient ever to increase finger tap speed. As a heavily researched compound with scientifically proven benefits for gamers, Cognizin® is essential to our formula.

What it is:

Bacopa is a plant that has long been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine.

What it does:

Bacopa has traditionally been used to help with learning new things, recall, attention, memory, and focus. Researchers have also suggested it may accelerate mental processing, optimize cognition under stress, and promote relaxation.

Why we chose it:

Since ancient times, people have been using bacopa to boost their memory. We still use it to this day because it’s tried, tested, and true for improving cognitive function and keeping anxiety at bay – exactly what you need when you’re playing a stressful game.

What it is:

An amino acid naturally found in green tea.

What it does:

This is traditionally used to boost brain function and create a relaxed yet alert state. Caffeine and L-Theanine have synergistic effects on cognition – they work better together than alone to deliver smooth, balanced energy, and zen-like focus.

Why we chose it:

L-Theanine balances out the stimulatory effects of caffeine to counter the jitters that can ruin your in-game accuracy.

What it is:

Pine bark extract is, well, the extract of pine bark.

What it does:

Pine bark extract boosts blood flow and facilitates the movement of nutrients. It’s also rich in bioflavonoids that are super potent antioxidants which can mean less inflammation and less burn out. 

Why we chose it:

By increasing blood flow throughout your body, pine bark extract helps transport all of KNOSIS’s ingredients directly to your brain. This results in better working memory and mental performance.

What it is:

Lutein and Zeaxanthin are both carotenoids that are naturally found in many foods like veggies and eggs.

What it does:

These nutrients protect the eyes from the harmful effects of oxidation and light-induced damage.

Why we chose it:

Supplementing with these will help safeguard your eyes from high-energy (blue light) radiation emitted by your gaming monitors. They enhance visual performance in low light conditions, improve glare recovery, and help you distinguish subtle changes of light and dark – critical for aiming in FPS games and clearing out corner campers.

What it is:

Another carotenoid, astaxanthin is a reddish pigment that occurs naturally in certain types of algae.

What it does:

Astaxanthin reduces blurred vision, dryness, and sore eyes. It’s also a powerful antioxidant.

Why we chose it:

Human studies show supplementing with astaxanthin reduces eye fatigue caused by staring at a gaming monitor for hours. It also improves depth perception and the ability to change focus at different distances.