Gaming Supplements in the UK: What to Look For (Our Top 5 Picks)

This is XEIQ's own blog, so yes, we put ours first.

Walk down any UK supplement aisle, or scroll any gaming store, and you'll find shelves of tubs, sachets, cans and gummies all aimed at people who play. Some are great. Some have labels that read like a puzzle. So before you add anything to your setup, here's a simple guide to what's worth checking, followed by our top five picks for UK gamers.

What to look for in a gaming supplement

1. Format

Powders need a shaker and a sink. Cans take up space and need recycling. Capsules need water. Gummies just sit in a pouch next to your keyboard. Think about what actually fits your desk and your routine, not just what looks good in an ad.

2. Taste

If you don't enjoy it, you won't keep it up. Look for clear flavour names and reviews that mention taste, and check whether a brand sells sample sizes before you commit to a big tub.

3. Price per day

A big price tag can still work out cheap, and a cheap tub can work out pricey. Divide the price by the number of servings to get the real cost per day, and check whether subscribing brings it down.

4. UK delivery

Ordering from abroad can mean slow shipping, surprise customs charges and tricky returns. A UK-based store with free or low-cost UK delivery and a clear returns policy saves a lot of hassle.

5. Clear labels

A good label lists every ingredient and the amount per serving, along with how many servings are in the pack and how to take it. In the UK, drinks with more than 150mg of caffeine per litre must carry a "high caffeine content" warning, so check caffeine per serving if you're sensitive to it or already drink coffee.

6. Third-party testing

Independent lab testing means someone outside the brand has checked what's in the pack. If a brand tests independently, it will usually say so. If it doesn't mention testing, it's fair to ask.

Our top 5 gaming supplement picks for UK gamers

1. XEIQ Reset Gummies (Our pick)

XEIQ Reset Gummies are moon-shaped, mixed berry gummies designed in the UK for people who game. You chew two a day, no shaker and no water needed, and each pouch holds 31 servings. It is third-party tested by an independent Dutch lab.

Each serving contains magnesium, and magnesium contributes to normal psychological function.

Price: £28.50 one-off. Free UK delivery, and buyxeiq.com is the cheapest place to buy XEIQ.

Pros

• Chewable gummy format: no mixing, no cans, desk-friendly pouch

• Mixed berry flavour

• 31 servings per pouch, so under £1 a day on subscription

• Free UK delivery from a UK store

• Third-party lab tested, with full per-serving amounts listed on the product page

Cons

• Contains no caffeine, so it won't replace your morning coffee

• Only in a few small independent shops so far, mainly sold online

2. Gaming drink powders

Tubs of flavoured powder you mix with water, sold by a number of gaming-focused brands and widely available online in the UK. Many contain caffeine, often alongside vitamins.

Pros

• Huge range of flavours

• Price per serving can be low when bought in big tubs

• Caffeine amount is usually listed per serving

Cons

• Needs a shaker, water and washing up

• Caffeine content can be high, so it needs checking against your daily total

• Tubs take up desk or shelf space

3. Canned drinks

The classic gaming-session drink, sold in every UK supermarket and corner shop.

Pros

• Easy to find almost anywhere

• No preparation needed

• Lots of sugar-free options

Cons

• Higher-caffeine cans carry a "high caffeine content" warning in the UK

• Price per can adds up over a month

• Cans need storing, chilling and recycling, and open drinks near a keyboard are a risk

4. General magnesium gummies

Magnesium gummies from everyday UK health brands and supermarkets, not aimed at gamers but easy to buy.

Pros

• Widely available in UK shops and online

• Chewable, no water needed

• Often budget-friendly

Cons

• Usually a single ingredient rather than a blend

• Flavour and serving size vary a lot by brand

• Testing information isn't always shown on the pack

5. Capsule and tablet supplements

Multivitamins and other capsules sold across UK pharmacies and online stores.

Pros

• Small, cheap per day, and long-lasting tubs

• Easy to find in UK pharmacies

• Clear dosage, usually one or two a day

Cons

• Needs water to swallow

• No flavour to enjoy, and some people find capsules hard to swallow

• Not designed with gaming setups in mind

How to choose

Start with format and taste, because that decides whether you'll actually use it. Then work out the price per day, check the label is clear, and look for UK delivery and independent testing. If you want something that lives in your desk drawer, needs no water and comes from a UK brand that uses third-party testing, we think a gummy is hard to beat.

Ready to try our pick? Get XEIQ Reset Gummies with free UK delivery for £28.50 one-off.

Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical supervision, speak to your doctor before use.