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So I should explain from the outset that I am not a gamer. I came across G Fuel from Gamma Labs when researching another product and was somewhat struck by the branding and the concept of esports nutrition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The idea is simple, when gaming, you need to have energy, be focused, have fast reaction times and be hydrated when playing what could be for hours at a time.<\/p>\n

This is where products like G Fuel come in by providing what hopefully is a tasting energy drink to keep you at the top of your game (literally).<\/p>\n

So, what are my thoughts on G Fuel? Does this energy formula really deliver the goods, or is it a dud? Check out my honest G Fuel review of two of their popular tubs inspired by influencers PewDiePie and Daequan.<\/p>\n

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What is G Fuel?<\/h2>\n

G Fuel is a popular energy drink mix brand developed and sold by Gamma Labs, which is based in New York. Their energy formula is popular with gamers and the official esports drink.<\/p>\n

I have to say the branding for G Fuel is stunning.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

The tubs do look awesome. In fact, the tubs look just as good holding them as they do on the website – this is rare!<\/p>\n

It's an exciting brand from Gamma Labs, and I can see why it's popular in the US esports market.<\/p>\n

I purchased two tubs of G Fuel that are “inspired” by two well-known influencers, PewDiePie and Daequan. Now I should point out I had only heard of PewDiePie before and not of Daequan, but that didn't matter for the purpose of this review. <\/p>\n

If you're researching this brand, then you're likely familiar with these guys!<\/p>\n

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Background on G Fuel Brand<\/h3>\n

G Fuel was founded in 2004 by CEO Cliff Morgan and is based in New York. <\/p>\n

They were one of the first esports nutrition brands on the market. Their G Fuel energy drink has been popularised by co-branding with online influencers and gaming clans, most notably Dr. Disrespect and PewDiePie. <\/p>\n

Our original goal was to create a 100% clean, natural, and healthy alternative to sugar-loaded Energy Drinks.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

G Fuel has received some criticism as the brand is aimed at youngsters. In 2016 they received negative press due to a 10-year-old boy getting sick and having to be hospitalized after taking G Fuel. In fairness to the company, the brand is marketed to over 18-year-olds and is unsuitable for children.<\/p>\n

Gamma Labs, the company that owns G Fuel, settled a $118,500 lawsuit<\/strong> with California's Environmental Research Center over lead contamination in their G Fuel products.<\/p>\n

Related:<\/strong> Do greens powders have heavy metals<\/a><\/div>\n

What are the G Fuel ingredients?<\/h3>\n

Looking at both tubs of G Fuel, the formula is the same, with only the flavor affecting the ingredients. This makes outlining the ingredients easier as I can simply refer to one set of ingredients.<\/p>\n

The energy formula is fortified with vitamins (C + E + B12 + B6) and contains amino acids and antioxidants. Although I am not convinced that the antioxidant part of the formula will do much, other than look good on the label. I will explain this a bit later.<\/p>\n

You will notice that according to the G Fuel label, there are three proprietary blends<\/strong> or “complexes,” as they like to call them. Within these complexes we don't get to see a breakdown of each ingredient amount within the Energy, Focus, and Antioxidant blends.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For many consumers, this is probably not a concern, but it's worth knowing that you have to rely on the G Fuel to supply sufficient ingredients actually to be effective.<\/p>\n

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So, here are the list of ingredients in the G Fuel energy formula:<\/p>\n