All In All Health TIP: Best supplements to boost your energy. If you feel worn down or are lacking energy due to a hectic schedule and day-to-day stressors, learn how to fight fatigue naturally. The good news: there is a way around almost all of them.Taking a few minutes for yourself and performing simple breathing exercises can be helpful, as can daily moderate physical activity and getting adequate rest. Certain nutrients, botanicals and other compounds can also help to ward off or lessen the effects of general fatigue. You can experiment with this TOP ENERGY BOOSTERS: - Increase your magnesium intake: this mineral is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body, including breaking down glucose into energy. So when levels are even a little low, energy can drop. Look for magnesium citrate, chelate, or glycinate. Avoid magnesium oxide, which can be irritating. High doses can cause a laxative effect or diarrhea. The recommended daily intake of magnesium is around 300 milligrams for women and 350 milligrams for men. To make sure youre getting enough add a handful of almonds, hazelnuts or cashews to your daily diet, increase your intake of whole grains (particularly bran cereal), eat more fish, (especially halibut). - Eleuthero: also known as Siberian ginseng. Studies show that eleuthero can help enhance mental activity as well as physical endurance. - Coenzyme Q10: this vital nutrient is involved in cellular energy production throughout the body. - Ashwagandha: an Ayurvedic herb prized for its ability to help the body deal with stress. - Cordyceps, a traditional Chinese medicinal mushroom that may help fight fatigue and boost energy levels. - B vitamins, like vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folic acid, thiamine, niacin Creatine, carnitine, and amino acids like tyrosine, phenylalanine, taurine. Of course, if you’re suffering from serious fatigue, you should check with your doctor before you start taking an energy supplement to make sure a medical condition isn’t causing your fatigue. Then, after ruling out a problem, here are some questions to consider: - Is this supplement safe for me? If you already have a medical condition or take regular medication, some supplements might be dangerous. - Do I really need this supplement? A well-balanced diet should give most people the minerals, vitamins, and nutrients you need, Are there deficiencies in your diet? If so, why? And always follow the recommended dosing instructions, or get guidance from your doctor or a dietitian. Have a Happy and Health Day!
Posted on: Sat, 21 Jun 2014 05:00:00 +0000
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