Crafted with a rebellious spirit and relentless lab hustle, our gum is designed to launch you into the right state of mind—safely and like clockwork.
We firmly believe in an evidence-based approach.
From recipes to manufacturing and testing—only scientifically proven ingredients and methods are used to create awesome stuff.
L-theanine is an amino acid found primarily in green and black tea.
- L-Thenain can help calm you down if you're feeling really stressed or anxious.1
- It helps you focus better on simple tasks that require visual and motor skills.2
- But the best part about L-Theanine is that, in combination with caffeine, it improves cognitive performance and increases subjective alertness.3
This synergy enhance the positive aspects of caffeine while reducing its potential downsides.
- J.M. Everett, D. Gunathilake, L. Dufficy, P. Roach, J. Thomas, D. Upton, N. Naumovski, Theanine consumption, stress and anxiety in human clinical trials: A systematic review, Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism, Volume 4, 2016, Pages 41-42, ISSN 2352-3859, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnim.2015.12.308.(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352385915003138)
- Dassanayake TL, Wijesundara D, Kahathuduwa CN, Weerasinghe VS. Dose-response effect of L-theanine on psychomotor speed, sustained attention, and inhibitory control: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study. Nutr Neurosci. 2023 Nov;26(11):1138-1146. doi: 10.1080/1028415X.2022.2136884. Epub 2022 Oct 20. PMID: 36263942.
- Giesbrecht T, Rycroft JA, Rowson MJ, De Bruin EA. The combination of L-theanine and caffeine improves cognitive performance and increases subjective alertness. Nutr Neurosci. 2010 Dec;13(6):283-90. doi: 10.1179/147683010X12611460764840. PMID: 21040626.
Caffeine was already known and valued by ancient civilizations
- Caffeine is well-known for its ability to increase alertness and improve mood.
- It can improve muscle strength and power.1
- One piece of Epic Anvil has about the same caffeine content as half a cup of coffee.
- Grgic, J., Trexler, E.T., Lazinica, B. et al. Effects of caffeine intake on muscle strength and power: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 15, 11 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-018-0216-0
Chewing has been linked to several cognitive benefits
- Chewing gum can lead to increased alertness and improvements in mood.1
- It helps to concentrate for longer periods, particularly on tasks that require continuous monitoring.2
- Chewing positively affects sustained attention, which is the ability to maintain focus on a task over an extended period.3
- Andrew P. Allen, Andrew P. Smith, "Chewing Gum: Cognitive Performance, Mood, Well-Being, and Associated Physiology", BioMed Research International, vol. 2015, Article ID 654806, 16 pages, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/654806
- British Psychological Society (BPS). "Chewing gum helps you concentrate for longer, study suggests." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 8 March 2013. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/03/130308093933.htm>.
- Yoshiyuki Hirano, Minoru Onozuka, "Chewing and Attention: A Positive Effect on Sustained Attention", BioMed Research International, vol. 2015, Article ID 367026, 6 pages, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/367026
Epic Anvil intentionally does not include B vitamins.
You might wonder why, considering many energy products do. Here's the straight talk: unless you have a specific deficiency, adding B vitamins only serves to make your pee very, hmm, pricey. They're excreted without providing any additional benefits. We recommend checking with your healthcare provider to see if you actually need these vitamins. At Epic Anvil, we're committed to giving you functional benefits without unnecessary extras.