Not having enough energy is a sign of diminished health. You may need help in figuring out what underlying problems are causing your fatigue.
So, if you are suffering from severe fatigue or one of the conditions listed below, be sure to consult with a medical doctor.
Fatigue may be the result of one of the following:
- Chronic infection, including intestinal dysbiosis or SIBO (Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth)
- Respiratory problems (asthma, COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, pneumonia)
- Cardiovascular problems (coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, valvular heart disease, congestive heart failure)
- Side effects of medications (antidepressants, antihypertensives, antihistamines, sedatives, statins)
- Glandular problems (low thyroid, adrenal fatigue)
- Lack of sleep due to chronic pain or sleep apnea
If you don't have a serious health issue as diagnosed by your doctor, the following products may help boost your energy level.
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Thyroid Support
The most common glandular problem causing fatigue (especially in women) is low thyroid. When thyroid activity is low, the body's metabolic 'engine' sputters and stalls.
Nervous Fatigue Formula TCM
Nervous Fatigue Formula is great for that "loss of heart" that results in feeling depleted and burned out. It can renew a person's energy enthusiasm for life. This concentrated blend of adaptogenic herbs helps relieve occasional stress and also promote feelings of well-being,
Vitamin D3
About 90% of the population is deficient in vitamin D, especially during the winter months. Supplementing with vitamin D3 can boost your energy, strengthen your resistance to infection, and enhance your mood, bone health and cardiovascular function.
Energ-V
Adaptogenic herbs help the body adapt to stress. Yellow dock is a rich source of iron for strong blood. In fact, several of the herbs are especially high in vitamins needed to produce hormones and increase energy metabolism.
Understanding Energy
To understand how we can get more energy, we need to understand how the body produces energy. Food is the fuel that contains potential energy for the body. But eating more food doesn't give you more energy because the food has to be converted to energy through the process of digestion and metabolism. (Your metabolism is regulated by your thyroid).
There are many single nutrients that can help improve energy production. One of these is magnesium.
Magnesium helps energy production in the mitochondria, but it also helps muscles (and nerves) stay relaxed. Relaxed muscles hold a high amount of reserve energy, and when this energy becomes depleted, muscles become tense. So, if you have tense muscles, don't sleep soundly, and are irritated or stressed by small things, you can probably benefit from taking a magnesium supplement. Most people need about 800-1,000 mg. per day.
Vitamin D3 also helps produce energy in the mitochondria. Supplementing with vitamin D3 can boost your energy, strengthen your resistance to infection, and enhance your mood, bone health and cardiovascular function.
B-vitamins help promote energy, maintain the nervous system, support immune function, and buffer the effects of stress. For this reason, B vitamins are sometimes added to energy drinks. However, it's better to take your B vitamins as a supplement, rather than in a drink loaded with sugar and caffeine.
Vitamin B12 can be also be helpful for energy, as many people don't get enough B12 in their diet.