Natural Energy Supplements: Your Natural Fatigue Remedies

You find it hard to get out of bed each morning. Your energy is zapped dry before evening greets you.

Physical tasks that were once easy to accomplish are now difficult because you lack the energy to accomplish them.

If all the above happens to you, you’re likely suffering from fatigue.

Fatigue robs you of the energy—physically and/or mentally—to enjoy your life.

Fatigue puts pressure on your work, your home life, and even your relationships, all of which only make you more tired.

But you are not alone; millions of people suffer are suffering from it. So how do you get out of this energy ‘quicksand’?

Energy ‘Quicksand’

This can include not getting adequate sleep; not getting the right kind of sleep; and not getting consistent sleep.

Stress of modern life tends to keep us on high alert, tossing and turning throughout the night.

Some effective natural sleep aids are what you need if you have trouble dozing off.

Not drinking ample of good quality water; not eating a healthy balanced diet; or not having enough of careful exercise, both mental and physical―all can sap your body of its vigor and lead inevitably to fatigue.

Learn more about diet and exercise for health here.

Another big energy zapper is radiation emitted from your cell phone and computer. Not only can it make you feel dizzy, tired and nauseous, long term exposure may cause impotence, insomnia, indigestion, and other incurable diseases!

Educate yourself about cell phone radiation.

Have you ever wonder why the people in the Mediterranean countries are generally animated and energized? Scientists believe that their diet (aptly named the Mediterranean diet) plays a big role in their energy levels and youthfulness.

For other causes, signs and symptoms of energy loss, click here.

What Can You Do?

Unfortunately, many reach for a drug cure instead. Many will be given an anti-depressant, pain medication, muscle relaxant and/or an antibiotic that treat the symptoms by suppressing them but not the actual cause.

Are you aware that one of the most common side effects of taking prescription drugs is … fatigue itself?

For a quick fix, some go for the unhealthy energy supplements such as energy drinks to get a burst of energy; but these ‘instant’ pick-me-up albeit convenient, unfortunately can bring more harm to the body when taken in excessive and in a long run.

Of course, even if you’re not on any medication, but with the enormous demands stacked on your shoulders daily, a pretty good healthy diet sometimes can’t supply enough of the right nutrients your stressed-out body needs. This is termed as ‘nutrient deficiency’.

The Right Nutrients

Without the right nutrients the body’s natural repair system will crash.

And without the right nutrients, your body’s energy production capability will plummet.

If you want to get back your life, don’t wait until diseases come knocking at your door one by one.

Fatigue may be your body’s way of sending you a warning that you are in peril.

If you want to start feeling alert and wakeful, it is time to make sure your body is as healthy as possible.

You can start by combining a healthy balanced diet; careful moderate exercise; effective stress management; and an aggressive high quality, balanced and natural nutritional supplements.

Are Energy Drinks Safe?

Used as 'energy supplements', energy drinks contain high levels of sugar, although some offer artificially sweetened 'diet' versions.

A can of “Red Bull Energy Drink” (250 ml), for example, contains 41 g of sugar (sucrose) and 400 mg of glucuronolactone, another kind of sugar.

This is equivalent to about 10 teaspoons of sugar. As you can see it's really quite easy to gulp down 20 teaspoons of sugar this way!

Other than sugar, the other main ingredients in most energy drinks are caffeine (50 to 100 mg/can) and the amino acid, taurine (1000 mg/can). Guarana or yerba mate, both of which also contains caffeine, is sometimes added.

Of course, consumption of a single energy beverage will not lead to excessive caffeine or taurine intake; however, consumption of two or more cans in a single day, daily—certainly will!

Excessive caffeine consumption (about 400 mg/day) can cause your heart to race and blood pressure to spike. Other symptoms of caffeine overdose may include vomiting, hallucinations, sweating and death.

Here's a new clip on FDA cracking-down on energy drinks.

Incidentally, mixing an energy drink and alcohol too stresses the heart as the mixture can significantly dehydrate a person.

Although there have not been enough studies done to determine the long-term effects of caffeinated taurine drinks, deaths have been linked to them! So don't play Russian Roulette with your life; there is a much safer natural alternative to these over-hyped energy drinks.

Below are some essential nutrients a.k.a. natural energy boosters that contribute to 'energy'. With natural energy supplements, you can regain your energy―if you have already lost it.

Sports Energy Supplements

Most sports supplements are actually ordinary supplements with higher doses. This is because most athletes require a lot of oxygen when performing.

The combined effect of large intakes of oxygen with depleted nutrients during exercise can lead to the formation of oxidative stress in the body, ultimately raising the number of those nasty molecules called free radicals.

Quercetin

Quercetin, a bioflavanoid that inhibits formation of free radicals and supports circulatory health by promoting integrity of tissues in small blood vessels. Hence it may effectively treat and prevent allergic symptoms. Bromelain, an enzyme from pineapple, and quercetin are synergists, and should be taken together to enhance absorption.

Amino Acids

Carnitine promotes energy production in cells by transporting fatty acids into the mitochondrion, an intracellular structure that generates metabolic energy in the form of ATP, the “universal” energy molecule in the body. Good news for those want to lose those ugly bulges and convert extra flabs into useable energy!

Arginine plays an important role in several important pathways, including the synthesis of proteins, the production of creatine phosphate, needed to produce ATP, and to ensure nitric oxide, a secondary messenger involved in blood flow, secretion is sufficient. Good news for the men!

Superfood Energy Supplements

Bee Pollen

Often referred to as nature's most complete food, bee pollen has been highly regarded as a natural health food since ancient times. It is an excellent source of vitamin B complex, beta carotene, minerals, 22 amino acids, etc, etc.

If a natural boost of energy is what you're looking for, a bee pollen energy supplement should be first on your list!

Part 1: The bees and the pollen
Part 2: How bee pollen benefits your health
Part 3: How to look for a good quality bee pollen

Green Foods
Green superfoods like chlorella, spirulina, green tea and wheatgrass (not just any wheatgrass but Dr Wheatgrass) are also excellent energy boosters.

Just because they are “green” doesn't make them any weaker than other energy boosters mentioned here.

You'd be astonished by what they can do to your health—all because of the fact that they are green.

Think of the Hulk! Just kidding.

Vitamin Energy Supplements

B-Vitamins

B vitamins work as a team. They help the body to help maintain not only the health of the nerves, but also the skin, eyes, hair, liver, mouth and muscle tone in the gut … and then some.

NADH

You may have heard of vitamin B3 (niacin). What about NADH? (Trust me, you do not want to know what its acronym stands for.) NADH, a power vitamin energy supplement, naturally occurs in all living cells, triggers both energy production and the development of neurotransmitters—in effect boosting physical and mental performance.

Herbal Energy Supplements

Siberian Ginseng

Siberian Eleuthero has been scientifically tested in Russia (but also widely used through Asia), then made famous by their athletes and astronauts to enhance energy and stamina.

ATP-based Energy Supplements

D-Ribose

Ribose is one of the necessary building blocks for the formation of ATP. Physical stress can deplete ATP stores in cardiac and skeletal muscles. Ribose, like carnitine and CoQ10, plays a vital role in replenishing ATP, thus, enhancing energy production and improving workout recovery.

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