Sparkling water helps keep minds sharp during long esports sessions
Medical Xpress
February 27, 2026
A University of Tsukuba research team has found that drinking unsweetened, highly carbonated (sparkling) water during a three-hour esports session can help players maintain mental focus with less fatigue and greater game enjoyment than when drinking plain water. The study is published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior Reports.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 2/27/2026