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Everybody runs out of energy once in a while. If you’ve got a high stress job, you may feel burnt out by the time the weekend rolls around. All you want to do is sleep, and suddenly all of your free time is gone. Rather than losing all of your free time, you might go for a natural boost of energy to keep you going. Obviously, better sleep habits, a healthy diet, and a regular exercise routine are the best place to start. But if you need a quick boost, then try some of the ideas below. Just keep in mind that none of these ideas are approved by the FDA. So, you should do your own research to form your own opinions on what works, and what doesn’t.
Vitamin B12
All B vitamins are great for converting food into energy for your body. B12 is especially noteworthy in this way. It is used by your body’s nerves and blood cells and is found in animal proteins like meat, fish, and dairy products. You can also consume foods fortified with B12, such as certain breads. Often, older people, vegans, and people with GI disorders are prone to Vitamin B12 deficiency. If you fall into one of these categories, then supplementation may help.
Ashwagandha
Have you heard of Ayurveda? It’s short for “Ayurvedic medicine” and it describes the whole-body healing system developed in India over 3,000 years ago. Proponents of this philosophy believe that health and wellness are derived from a balance between the mind, body, and spirit. If you have these things in balance, then they say you can experience good health. Ashwagandha is often used as a part of Ayurveda. There is a study that seems to suggest that Ashwagandha extract can help with physical and mental stress. Many people will also use it after exercising.
Rhodiola Rosea
This herb grows in cold, mountainous areas in Europe and Asia. It’s popular in Russia and Scandinavia, and many members of the adaptogen community swear by it. Adaptogens are considered to be natural substances that help you to adapt to stress, by normalizing bodily processes. Rhodiola Rosea is often referred to as arctic root, or golden root. It contains over 140 compounds, including rosavin and salidroside.
Yellow Kratom Powder
It’s easy for you to get confused by all of the kratom strains that are available on the market. Generally, it is categorized by the color of the veins in the harvested leaves. They can be white, green, or red, depending on the age and maturity of the plant. Yellow kratom powder is a little different. It’s not named for the vein color, but rather for the color that it turns after a unique pasteurization process. The other thing to know about kratom is that people report very different effects depending on the amount they consume. Generally, people will consume a smaller quantity of this powder when they are hoping for it to help with a boost of energy.
Creatine
Bodybuilders have used creatine for years as part of their supplementation. It’s found in red meat and other animal proteins. Your body uses adenosine triphosphate, or ATP for energy. When it does this, it burns a phosphate group to become adenosine diphosphate, or ADP. This is where creatine comes in. It can provide that missing phosphate to ADP to transform it into ATP. ATP is a good source of energy for high-intensity, short-duration exercises.
Coenzyme Q10
Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10 for short, is a naturally occurring compound in the human body. Ubiquitous CoQ10 is found in all of your cells. Ubiquinone CoQ10 and Ubiquinol Coenzyme Q10 are typically sold in capsules. One study compared each of these forms in older men. It found that the Ubiquinol form of CoQ10 was superior to Ubiquinone in enhancing the Coenzyme Q10 status of older men. When your cells are low in Ubiquitous CoQ10, they cannot produce enough energy to grow and stay healthy. This could contribute to fatigue. People take CoQ10 in the hopes that it will help them to replenish this supply, with the benefit of combating fatigue.
Coffee
It’s well known that caffeine can boost your energy levels. Coffee is a popular source of caffeine, as are many teas. One cup of coffee per day, or on occasion, may be beneficial in boosting your energy levels. Just keep in mind that you don’t want to overdo it. If you consume too much coffee, or if you drink it late in the day, then it can interfere with your sleep. When this happens, you could have lower energy levels the following day. And, if you become addicted to caffeine, you could experience withdrawal symptoms like fatigue and headaches if you skip a day.
Bottom Line
A healthy lifestyle is always the best way to deal with fatigue. If you’re in good shape, both mentally and physically, then you’ll experience naturally higher energy levels than out of shape, stressed-out people. You can also include healthy portions of meat and fish in your diet for their energy boosting properties. But, if you need a little boost, then consider some of these natural options.
