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ReviewNutrients2026

Personalized Nutrition, Lifestyle, and Supplementation Strategies to Support Cognitive Performance and Well-Being in Esports Athletes: A Narrative Review.

Loizos Georgiou, Irene P Tzanetakou, Konstantinos Giannakou, André Baumann, Elena Hadjimbei

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Review in Nutrients, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Loizos GeorgiouDepartment of Life Sciences, School of Sciences, European University Cyprus, Nicosia 2404, Cyprus.
Irene P TzanetakouDepartment of Life Sciences, School of Sciences, European University Cyprus, Nicosia 2404, Cyprus.ORCID 0000-0003-1675-4395
Konstantinos GiannakouDepartment of Health Sciences, School of Sciences, European University Cyprus, Nicosia 2404, Cyprus.ORCID 0000-0002-2185-561X
André BaumannGamers Performance, 1185 Oslo, Norway.ORCID 0009-0003-3775-5538
Elena HadjimbeiDepartment of Life Sciences, School of Sciences, European University Cyprus, Nicosia 2404, Cyprus.ORCID 0000-0002-9098-0342

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Abstract

Esports are a rapidly expanding form of competitive activity that demand high levels of cognitive alertness, motor precision, stress management, and resilience to mental and physical fatigue. At the same time, the sedentary lifestyle, extended screen exposure, and psychological pressures associated with competitive gaming raise concerns for both performance and long-term health. Growing evidence highlights the importance of nutrition and lifestyle behaviors in supporting cognitive performance and overall competitive demands. While balanced dietary patterns and adequate hydration are essential, dietary supplements may provide additional benefits when used appropriately and under professional guidance. However, the current research is limited by a predominance of cross-sectional and self-reported studies, short-term or acute interventions, small sample sizes, and insufficient emphasis on esports-specific and personalized strategies. This review examines existing evidence on individualized nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle strategies in esports, identifies key methodological limitations, and outlines future directions to inform evidence-based practice for athletes, practitioners, and organizations seeking to optimize cognitive performance, well-being, and long-term sustainability in this emerging field.

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AthletesAthletic PerformanceCognitionDietary SupplementsLife StyleSports Nutritional Physiological PhenomenaCognitive EnhancementHumansNutritional StatusPsychological Well-Beingathlete performancecognitive performancedietary habitsdietary supplementsesportslifestyle behaviorsnutrition

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