September 15th, 2020
Keto is one of the hottest trends in the health, fitness, and nutrition world right now. Whether you’re an athlete trying to optimize your performance or just someone trying to lose some weight and improve your health markers, the Keto Diet can be beneficial. Our series, CSI Tasting Room, aims to look at different formulas and…
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September 10th, 2020
Two categories of products that are currently gaining popularity in the sports nutrition world are RTD energy drinks and nootropics. The convenience of energy drinks is being improved with low/no calorie options and some delicious and innovative flavors. More people are also turning to nootropics, not only for enhanced focus during workouts, but also while…
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July 21st, 2020
There is always space for a great pre-workout. Innovation in this category is one of the most dynamic in all of dietary supplements. Is the consumer hardcore and a “stim junkie,” or more active lifestyle? Read on for insider tips on how to formulate a pre-workout and how to differentiate with new ingredients at effective…
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June 11th, 2020
This is one question we get asked frequently – What are the differences between Dynamine™ and TeaCrine®? Let’s take a look at Dynamine™ vs. TeaCrine®. What is TeaCrine®? Theacrine (1,3,7,9-tetramethyluric acid) is a chemical cousin of caffeine that provides long-lasting energy, mood, and focus to complement the immediate, sharp energy infusion supplied by caffeine. TeaCrine®…
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April 7th, 2020
Whether you’re a biohacker, gamer, WFH professional, or formulator, this guide will help you dial in the perfect combination of energy, mood and focus with TeaCrine® and Dynamine™. What is TeaCrine®? TeaCrine® is a patented compound derived from the kucha tea leaf that delivers energy, mood, motivation and focus. TeaCrine® is ideal for anyone looking…
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March 11th, 2020
Dynamine™’s (methylliberine) safety profile and regulatory compliance — combined with its sensory experience — are unmatched in the energy, mood and focus categories and has many potential applications such as: Energy drinks Pre-workouts Gaming formulas Nootropics Fat-burners Dynamine™ – New Research CSI and a university research partner have concluded a landmark clinical study demonstrating the…
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January 7th, 2020
Proper nutrition is critical to an athlete’s performance, focus, stamina, and recovery. Field sport athletes have known about the importance of a proper diet for decades, but only recently has the same attention been given to the eating habits of eSports athletes, or nutrition in gaming. While much debate has raged over whether gamers really…
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December 16th, 2019
Let’s talk TeaCrine® and caffeine. If you’re like most people, your day starts pretty much the same — roll out of bed and straight into the kitchen for a much-needed cup of coffee. What is it about coffee that’s so warm, comforting, and refreshing? Why is it the go-to way to start your day? Well,…
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December 11th, 2019
What makes TeaCrine®’s energy different from caffeine’s? Well, both modulate adenosine, which is what signals fatigue. But, caffeine hits adenosine head-on. Adenosine can no longer fire the fatigue signal. TeaCrine®, on the other hand, “unlocks” adenosine through the side door. It isn’t as aggressive as caffeine’s signal, so adenosine can still fire – just to…
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November 25th, 2019
There is no “GNC” for CrossFit. If endurance athletes go to Bodybuilding.com, they don’t see themselves. Targeting thousands of CrossFit boxes individually is incredibly expensive, and exhibiting at endurance races across the country is also prohibitively expensive. So, how do you target this large market without a physical retail partner? Formulate for CrossFit with direct-to-consumer…
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