Boosting your energy naturally

The best supplements to boost your energy!

CoQ10

Coenzyme Q10 (also known as ubiquinol or ubiquinone) is an antioxidant found in nearly every cell in your body. It helps your mitochondria produce energy, known as ATP. CoQ10 levels decrease naturally with age, which can lead to fatigue. Luckily, supplements can improve your energy levels if you’re low on CoQ10.

B Vitamins

B vitamins work together to convert your food into energy. Since animal foods are rich in B vitamins, deficiencies are common among people who follow plant-based diets. B vitamins also get depleted by stress. Taking a B Complex can fill in the gaps to support your body’s natural energy production.

Iron

Iron makes hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to all your organs and tissues. If you’re low on iron, this oxygen delivery gets disrupted. This can lead to anemia, making you feel weak and fatigued. Iron supplements can correct deficiencies. But if you suspect you’re low on iron, always check with your doctor. Taking too much can pose problems.

Vitamin D

Known as the “sunshine vitamin,” vitamin D is synthesized by sun exposure and found in some foods. Still, about 50% of people don’t get enough vitamin D. This is alarming, as low levels are linked with fatigue and depression. Research shows taking a vitamin D supplement can improve energy levels in those with a deficiency.

Magnesium

This mineral plays a role in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It calms your nervous system, relaxes muscles, and helps your body convert food into energy. So when this mineral is running low, your energy may be too. Like B vitamins, stress depletes magnesium. Supplementation can help replenish your magnesium stores.

Creatine

Creatine is an amino acid that’s produced naturally in the body. It’s stored in your muscles and helps your body produce ATP, the “energy currency” of your cells. Many athletes use creatine supplements to help their muscles produce more ATP during workouts, to they can train harder and longer.

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha is an herb that’s been used in Ayurveda for over 3,000 years. It’s an adaptogen, meaning it boosts your body’s resilience to stress. It lowers the stress hormone cortisol, which may reduce fatigue. It’s even shown to improve endurance and muscle gains from exercise.

Rhodiola

Rosea Also an adaptogen, this herb is shown to ease mental fatigue and improve physical performance. Evidence shows it even eases symptoms of depression. In one study, people with chronic fatigue who took Rhodiola Rosea had improvements in energy, mood and concentration in just one week!

Holistic Hacks: For an energy boost

Cold showers

Cold showers wake your body up from the get go. They improve blood flow and speed up your metabolism, which can give you a rush of energy. Even ending your shower with cold water for a minute may be enough to feel a lift.

Breath of fire

Also known as Kapalabati breath, this technique increases your heart rate, body temperature, and blood flow, which can leave you feeling more energized.

Essential oils

Taking a whiff of certain essential oils may also offer a burst of energy Peppermint, eucalyptus, and cinnamon are all known to relieve fatigue. Inhale them right out of the bottle or use a diffuser.