Energy Supplements

Fatigue, tiredness, lethargy, weariness, exhaustion ... apart from meaning essentially the same thing, what's something else that they have in common? They all make you feel like a zombie, like your life is running in autopilot, with your every utterance and reaction somehow based on a pre-programmed response. Where's the spontaneity, the vitality and freedom of spirit? If you're exhausted, you probably can't relate to these words, and perhaps haven't for some time. That's when you know it's time to take action and create some positive change in your life. Some forward-thinking change that may not make you feel like a trillion dollars today, but will push you in the right direction for tomorrow.

Fatigue is perhaps one of the most common complaints to health professionals today, yet, at the same time one of the most difficult to pin-point the cause of. This is simply due to the fact that fatigue can be caused by so many different factors. However, do not despair, there are plenty of tactics and supplements that can assist in boosting your energy level back up to where they should be. After all, there is little as inappropriate as drifting into a blissful slumber in front of the computer, chin-in-hand, when you should be writing an urgent report.  

Interestingly, one of the common causes of fatigue is lack of exercise. Given that you're on a sports website right now, odds are that you're not surprised by this fact. The Heart Foundation reports that 33.8% of Australians are considered sedentary, which means no exercise at all. So for a quarter of the population—those that are able that is—exercise is a sure way to improve energy levels, mood and body composition. Just to throw a curve-ball at you, another cause of fatigue is overexertion, through—guess what?—too much exercise. This is easy to do when exercise can make you feel so darn good. However, moderation is key here, especially if you've been inactive for a while. Usually a mixture of resistance exercise and aerobic exercise is ideal. Other common causes of fatigue can be alcohol or drug use, medication side-effects, lack of sleep and poor diet. 

There are many supplements available to us today that can assist with boosting our energy levels. Products like flavoured green tea powders can assist in the symptomatic alleviation of fatigue, as they contain natural caffeine and L-Theanine. These two compounds are energising and relaxing at the same time, helping us to feel more alert and calm. They can help us get through the day with a little more zest and dignity, if the night before contained less than its full complement of sleep. Other common products for boosting energy are COQ10, or Coenzyme Q10. This is a natural coenzyme produced in the human body that is involved in the last stage of energy (ATP) synthesis inside the mitochondria. It is particularly indicated for sports and exercise enthusiasts and chronic fatigue syndrome sufferers. In addition, there are greens powders, herbal tonics such as Korean ginseng and B Complex formulas, amongst many others. 

So, if you're ready to boot that somnambulic dreariness out the door, try a few lifestyle and dietary adjustments with a few energy promoting supplements, and get ready for a new you!