The science

What it does, and why we think so.

Daily Performance Staq was built around three jobs. Every ingredient below is disclosed at its exact amount, and every amount was set against the range the research actually supports — not against what looks good on a label.

It is a daily product, so it is dosed for daily use: efficacious where it matters, and well inside the safety limits everywhere.

01Wellness

The everyday systems, kept topped up.

The vitamins and minerals here are metabolic cofactors — they do not produce an effect you feel on the day, they let the body use the nutrients involved in energy production and nervous system function. Amounts sit at the low end of what the research supports, deliberately: this is a daily product, and chronic over-dosing is its own risk.

Magnesium bisglycinate
100 mg

Supports hundreds of enzymatic reactions including energy metabolism and muscle relaxation. The bisglycinate form is highly bioavailable and gentler on the gut.

Zinc bisglycinate
10 mg

Immune support, enzymatic activity and hormone regulation, at a dose that avoids the long-term imbalance seen at higher intakes.

Vitamin C
300 mg

Antioxidant support against oxidative stress, at an amount that keeps the mix from turning harsh and acidic.

Vitamin B6 (P5P) & B12
5 mg · 100 mcg

Active cofactor forms supporting amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis and neurological function.

02Performance

Output, on the day and over the month.

Creatine is the centre of the formula: it helps replenish adenosine triphosphate, the body’s primary cellular energy currency. The cognitive block alongside it is stimulant-free on purpose — tyrosine and theanine balance each other, so the result is steady attention rather than a spike followed by a crash.

Creatine monohydrate
5,000 mg

The ISSN-supported maintenance dose. Saturates phosphocreatine stores to support strength, power output and muscular endurance — with growing evidence for cognitive support under fatigue.

Alpha-GPC
400 mg active

A bioavailable choline compound supporting acetylcholine production, the neurotransmitter involved in memory, focus and cognitive processing.

L-Tyrosine
1,000 mg

Supports dopamine and norepinephrine synthesis, which is what maintains cognitive performance during mentally demanding work or fatigue.

L-Theanine
200 mg

Promotes alpha-wave activity for calm, focused attention without sedation — the counterweight that keeps the formula from feeling stimulating.

03Recovery

Rehydrate, repair, come back tomorrow.

Recovery here is mostly a hydration story. Taurine acts as an osmolyte, regulating fluid balance inside the cell, while sodium and potassium handle it outside — and sodium is also what carries creatine into muscle via its transporter. The parts were dosed together rather than separately for that reason.

Taurine
1,500 mg

Functions as an osmolyte, regulating cellular hydration. Research supports a role in endurance performance, exercise recovery and nervous system function.

Sodium & potassium
300 mg · 300 mg

Fluid balance, nerve signalling and muscle contraction. Sodium additionally supports creatine transport via the SLC6A8 transporter.

Magnesium bisglycinate
100 mg

Muscle relaxation and sleep quality, both of which do more for recovery than anything taken immediately post-session.

Creatine monohydrate
5,000 mg

Beyond output, consistent use is associated with faster repair and recovery between sessions.

What's inside

The whole label, not a proprietary blend.

Every active ingredient and its amount per stick. Roughly 11–12 g per serving.

Base

Creatine monohydrate
5,000 mg

Electrolyte matrix

Sodium (as sea salt)
300 mg
Potassium (as citrate)
300 mg
Magnesium (bisglycinate)
100 mg
Zinc (bisglycinate)
10 mg
Taurine
1,500 mg

Cognitive performance (stimulant-free)

Alpha-GPC 50%
800 mg (400 mg active)
L-Tyrosine
1,000 mg
L-Theanine
200 mg

Antioxidant & vitamin cofactors

Vitamin C
300 mg
Vitamin B6 (as P5P)
5 mg
Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin)
100 mcg

Excipients (clean label)

Citric acid
400 mg
Malic acid
300 mg
Sodium citrate
200 mg
Erythritol
500 mg
Monk fruit extract
60 mg
Natural flavors
250 mg
Silicon dioxide
25 mg

The acids, sweeteners and silicon dioxide are there for a reason: amino acids and minerals are bitter, and the acids needed for stability are sharp. Erythritol adds body and masks bitterness, malic acid paired with monk fruit gives a smoother and longer-lasting tartness, sodium citrate buffers the pH, and silicon dioxide keeps hygroscopic ingredients flowing during manufacture.

Why these amounts

Dosed to the middle of the clinical range, not the edge of it.

Under-dosing makes a label look good and does nothing. Over-dosing adds cost and side effects. Each amount below was set against the range the research actually supports.

Creatine monohydrate
5,000 mg
3–5 g/day
The ISSN-supported maintenance dose to saturate phosphocreatine stores. Held at the top of the range.
Taurine
1,500 mg
1–3 g
Moved up from 1 g to the middle of the range, where the effect on endurance is more likely to be noticeable.
Alpha-GPC (active)
400 mg
300–600 mg
Mid-range rather than the minimum, for a more favourable effect on memory, focus and power output.
L-Tyrosine
1,000 mg
500–2,000 mg
Middle of the clinically relevant range, supporting catecholamine synthesis under stress and fatigue.
L-Theanine
200 mg
100–200 mg
Upper end of the validated range. Promotes alpha-wave activity for calm focus without sedation.
Magnesium bisglycinate
100 mg
100–400 mg
Lower end deliberately. The bisglycinate form is highly bioavailable and easier on the gut.
Zinc bisglycinate
10 mg
UL 40 mg/day
Reduced from 15 mg. Still effective, with better long-term safety and less nausea risk.
Vitamin C
300 mg
200–500 mg
Reduced from 500 mg: the same antioxidant effect with less acidity and bitterness in the mix.
Vitamin B12
100 mcg
RDA 2.4 mcg
Reduced from 250 mcg. Still far above the RDA, with a more credible daily value on the label.
What to expect

It builds. It doesn't spike.

Because the formula does not rely on caffeine, there is no rush and no overstimulated feeling. The benefits are designed to accumulate with consistent daily use.

First few uses

Some users notice improved hydration, smoother focus and reduced mental fatigue. Some also notice better workout quality or endurance.

1–2 weeks

Creatine stores begin to approach saturation, which may support training performance, muscular endurance and recovery. Hydration may contribute to steadier energy.

3–4 weeks

The cumulative effects of creatine become more apparent — the window clinical data commonly associates with strength, power output and exercise capacity.

Safety

Formulated for healthy adults, dosed below the limits.

No ingredient exceeds its established upper limit, the sodium/potassium/magnesium balance is appropriate, and the cognitive ingredients are non-stimulant and moderate.

Headroom against established upper limits

Magnesium
100 mg / UL 350 mg/day
Zinc
10 mg / UL 40 mg/day
Vitamin C
300 mg / UL 2,000 mg/day
Vitamin B6
5 mg / concern above 100 mg
Taurine
1,500 mg / safe to 3 g/day
Sodium
300 mg / intake limit ~2,300 mg/day

Talk to a doctor first if you

  • Have kidney or renal disease (creatine, potassium)
  • Have a thyroid condition or take MAO inhibitors (tyrosine)
  • Take blood pressure medication (electrolytes)
  • Have known GI sensitivity (acids, magnesium, erythritol)
  • Are pregnant or nursing

Not intended for

  • Children
  • Anyone under a physician's care without their sign-off

Regulated as a dietary supplement under DSHEA. All ingredients are dietary or GRAS at these amounts and forms.