We have already discussed in previous posts how the vitamin B12 found in TAPOUT Performance Hydration & Recovery Drinks can help with your fitness goals, but vitamin B12 is also a must-have to help you level up your gaming skills. Whether you prefer PC gaming, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch Pro, retro gaming consoles, competitive online cross-play, competing in professional eSports, online streaming on platforms like Twitch, or the many other gaming consoles and platforms, we are willing to bet you are a gamer in some form or another. The popularity of gaming has skyrocketed over the past decade, especially with the rise of eSports leagues worldwide and substantial cash payouts; you could go pro or keep it casual and fun. Besides, you can't spend ALL your time fitness training. Sometimes you need to pwn some noobs, fight bosses, top the leaderboards, "squad up" in a new lobby, up your K/D, and find Easter eggs. But don't blame lag for your team losing!
Vitamin B12 is one of the leading vitamin deficiencies in the world. As we have discussed in previous blog posts, vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin. Therefore, you should make sure you are consuming it throughout the day as your body does not hold on to it for very long. Lack of focus, low energy levels, depression, irritability, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, and a "pins and needles" feeling in your extremities are just some symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency.
Vitamin B12 is found naturally in poultry, meat, fish, and dairy products. However, as many of you have busy schedules, it can often be challenging to make sure you are eating nutrient-rich foods throughout the day that contain enough vitamin B12. If you follow a mostly plant-based, vegetarian, or vegan diet, it may be especially difficult to eat foods that contain enough vitamin B12. Also, as you age, it becomes more difficult for your body to absorb vitamins like B12. Every TAPOUT Performance Drink gives you over 2500 percent of the daily recommended value of vitamin B12, making it easy to ensure you get enough vitamin B12 throughout the day.
Whether you are online streaming or playing for hours on your favorite console, it can be as mentally and physically demanding as it is fun. Here is a fun fact: The brain represents about 2 percent of the body's weight but accounts for 20 percent of the body's energy expenditure. It should go without saying that improving your cognitive function for a mentally taxing activity like gaming is super important! Maybe you are interested or currently use nootropic supplements to help level up your game.
Did you know vitamin B12 is a powerful nootropic in itself? Maintaining good levels of B12 in your body promotes efficient neurotransmitter signaling, mental focus, alertness, concentration, motor control, attention span, and memory. In addition, sufficient vitamin B12 levels in the body help the nervous system function at optimal levels, which means your brain, eyes, fingers, and hands are all working together like a pro team to bring your gaming to the next level. Additionally, ensuring you are consuming enough vitamin B12 throughout the day helps keep you motivated and energized to keep your game progress going strong!
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