THE FIRST
REAL ENERGY DRINK

AEGIS builds energy at the source—one daily scoop that supports ATP production & mitochondrial health. Low caffeine. Zero sugar. No crash.

Myth vs Reality

YOU NEED MORE
THAN CAFFEINE

This key functional ingredient in mainstream energy drinks is a useful nootropic in moderation but very harmful in large doses. And here’s the secret: It does not give you energy.

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Click on any card to flip the myth into truth.

Myth · 01

Caffeine Gives Me Energy

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Reality · 01

Caffeine doesn't generate energy. It blocks adenosine receptors in your brain, tricking you into feeling less tired. Real energy comes from ATP, the cellular fuel that powers all your thoughts, movements, and biological processes. Feeling less tired and having more energy are not the same thing.

Myth · 02

High-Stim Drinks are Good Workout Fuel

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Reality · 02

Moderate consumption can be beneficial, but emerging research suggests some high-stim drinks marketed as workout fuel may interfere with muscle recovery and cell-repair pathways, negatively affecting gains.

Myth · 03

High Caffeine Doesn’t Affect My Sleep

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Reality · 03

Caffeine's avg. half-life is 5 hrs, but for some it can remain active for 10+ hrs. That late-afternoon caffeine may still be in your system at bedtime, quietly interfering with the very thing that drives energy the next day: quality sleep.

Myth · 04

More Caffeine = More Energy

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If caffeine created energy, 300mg would give you 2X as much energy as 150mg. It doesn't. Your body runs on ATP, not caffeine. More caffeine simply pushes your nervous system harder. As doses climb, the benefits plateau and the negatives pile up — jitters, anxiety, elevated heart rate, crashes, heightened cortisol and sleep disruption.

Myth · 05

Caffeine Affects Everyone the Same

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Your caffeine tolerance is written into your DNA. Approximately 54% of people are slow caffeine metabolizers, meaning caffeine can affect them more negatively and can remain active in their system for 8–12+ hours. 

Myth · 06

Caffeine is Unhealthy

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Reality · 06

Research shows that in moderation, caffeine can aid alertness, focus and performance. The problem is overreliance: caffeine is the world’s most widely abused psychoactive drug, and high intake brings downsides like sleep disruption, jitters, anxiety, hormonal disruption and dependence-like withdrawal.

THE BIRTH OF AEGIS

I’m Tommy Duquette – creator of Aegis. I’m a former athlete (almost-Olympian), and co-founder of FightCamp, the pioneering connected fitness startup that raised $98M from top investors (including Y-Combinator & Mike Tyson).



Building a high-growth, venture-backed startup like FightCamp was a stressful endeavor and I developed a super unhealthy dependence on energy drinks along the way. Long story short, the high amounts of caffeine mixed with other synthetic ingredients in these drinks is not a good combo! This spiked my anxiety, my sleep suffered, and my performance, in the gym and at work, plummeted.



I needed something better. So I made it.



I tossed out the energy drinks, reduced my daily dose of caffeine, and went into solution mode. I hit the books, spoke with experts, and began researching how the body actually creates energy at the cellular level.

Aegis is the result. Myself and some former colleagues at my previous company have been drinking this blend daily for two years now and I'm so excited to finally share it with you all! 

THE SCIENCE BEHIND REAL ENERGY

The science of energy. The precision of performance.

The science of energy. The precision of performance.

We don't guess. We engineer. Every ingredient is calibrated to power a specific system: energy, cognition, output, and the infrastructure that holds it together.

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Bioenergetic Core
Creatine

Bioenergetic Core

The ATP layer. Compounds that build and fuel the mitochondria — the cellular engines behind sustained energy.

Cognitive Drivers
L-THEANINE

Cognitive Drivers

Focus, clarity, and neural resilience. Nootropics and adaptogens engineered for cognition that holds under load.

Performance Output
ELECTROLYTES

Performance Output

Endurance and blood flow. Ingredients that move oxygen and nutrients to where output demands them.

Supporting System
TMG

Supporting System

The infrastructure. Methylation, antioxidant defense, and the micro-sparks that keep the system clean and firing.

The Smarter Investment

Everything in
One Scoop

Building this stack yourself — with real doses, not underdosed products — would cost you $325 to $500+ every month. Aegis gives you everything for $89.

Cost/Mo.
NMN (350mg/day)$70 – $110
CoQ10 Ubiquinone (200mg/day)$25 – $50
PQQ (10mg/day)$30 – $60
CA-AKG (500mg/day)$40 – $80
Creatine Monohydrate (2.5g/day)$15 – $25
Cognizin® Citicoline (200mg/day)$30 – $50
Lion's Mane (200mg/day)$20 – $35
L-Theanine (150mg/day)$15 – $20
Caffeine from Green Tea (77mg/day)$5 – $10
Cordyceps (200mg/day)$20 – $35
L-Citrulline (1.75g/day)$15 – $30
TMG / Betaine (500mg/day)$15 – $25
Quercetin (150mg/day)$15 – $25
Magnesium Bisglycinate (54mg/day)$10 – $20
Potassium + Calcium + Sodium Blend$10 – $20
B-Vitamins Complex (B1, B2, B3, B5, B12)$10 – $20
Total Per Month $89 $325 – $500+

Based on current average retail prices for individual premium supplements at clinically relevant doses.

Questions

Real Answers

Will I actually feel it?
Yes — from the very first serving. Instead of a spike and crash, you get smoother, more stable energy, sharper focus, and less fatigue. Some of AEGIS's ingredients — like NMN, CoQ10, and CA-AKG — also work as an investment in your mitochondria, the engines that produce your energy. So you feel it on day one, but you're also building a more resilient cellular energy system underneath, and that foundation compounds with daily use.
How much caffeine does it have?
Around 75mg per serving, from green tea — less than a cup of coffee and on par with a cup of green tea. We pair it with ingredients that support your body's own ATP production, so you get sustained energy without the jolt-and-crash.
Will it mess with my sleep?
Not when used as directed. The low caffeine dose is paired with L-theanine for calm, focused energy. Avoid taking it late in the afternoon or evening.
How is AEGIS different from traditional energy drinks?
Most energy drinks rely on high caffeine, stimulants, sugar, or artificial sweeteners to mask fatigue — a temporary buzz followed by a crash. AEGIS works at the cellular level, supporting the mitochondria with ingredients like NMN, Creatine, CoQ10, and PQQ. The result is clean, long-lasting energy and mental clarity.
Is it safe to take every day?
Yes — AEGIS is formulated with well-researched ingredients at responsible doses and made in a cGMP and NSF-certified facility for consistent daily use. As with any supplement, consult your doctor before starting a new regimen.
What's your guarantee?
AEGIS is backed by a 45-day "Actually Try It" Guarantee. If you don't feel the difference, you don't pay — we'll refund your first shipment. No need to send anything back. Monthly subscribers can cancel their subscription at any time, no lock-ins.
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Our Mission

To inspire & fuel your creative pursuits

We believe humans are meant to live creatively—not just as artists, but as active participants in the world. Whether you’re launching a business, raising a child, competing, or teaching, creative effort is how we contribute, grow, and find purpose. Living creatively gives life meaning. When we stop engaging, we stagnate. Frustration and depression often follow. Fulfillment doesn’t come from comfort—it comes from commitment. From shaping something with thought, care, and persistence. Aegis provides clean, sustained energy that supports your body’s natural systems and sharpens mental focus, helping you access the clarity and momentum needed to enter and stay in your flow state. Because energy is everything.

Quality & Testing

Built on Science.
Backed by Testing.

In an industry where marketing often outpaces science, we created AEGIS to be your sword and shield. Every batch is rigorously 3rd-party tested and manufactured in an NSF and cGMP-certified facility in California.

Third-Party Tested

Independent laboratory verified.

Heavy Metals Tested

Screened for harmful heavy metals.

Microbial Contaminants Tested

Quality tested for microbial safety.

NSF & cGMP Facility

Manufactured under rigorous quality standards.

Blended, Packaged & Tested 🇺🇸

Proudly blended, packaged, and tested in California, USA.