Caffeine-free ready-to-drink composition for pre-caffeine cognitive priming

Abstract

A caffeine-free, ready-to-drink liquid composition is provided for pre-caffeine cognitive priming. A unit dose of about 2.0 to 3.0 ounces at pH about 3.0 to 3.5 comprises N-acetyl L-tyrosine, citicoline, phosphatidylserine, one or more adaptogenic botanicals, L-citrulline, piperine, vitamins B6 and B12, a magnesium source, and an acidulant system including malic acid with limited citric acid. A sensory agent, such as ginger CO2 extract, yields perceivable warming or tingling within minutes, with palate clearance in about sixty seconds. Methods include administering the composition about 2 to 45 minutes before consuming a caffeinated beverage to provide rapid, predictable onset while maintaining beverage flavor compatibility. Packaged systems may use nitrogen-flushed PET or glass, cold-fill, and high-pressure processing or low-temperature pasteurization, with optional low-level carbonation and microencapsulation to manage bitterness, dissolution, and stability.

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