Energy

Energy supplements
Energy supplements can be a helpful addition when life feels busy and draining. Sleep, regular meals, activity and staying hydrated make the biggest difference, but several nutrients play a part too. Iron, magnesium, vitamin C and B vitamins including B6, B12 and folate contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and many of them also contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism.

Choosing an energy supplement
B4Life for a complete B vitamin complex in one daily dose.
Ionic Iron for iron in a liquid form. Iron contributes to normal oxygen transport in the body.
Camu Camu Vitamin C for natural vitamin C from the camu camu berry.
Active Life™ Multivitamin for a broad range of vitamins and minerals in one daily multivitamin.
Creatine Monohydrate Powder if you do high-intensity exercise. Creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise.

Prefer magnesium? Browse our full magnesium range.

Want to know more? Read our guide Tired All the Time?

Energy supplement FAQs

Which vitamins and minerals help with tiredness?
Iron, magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folate, niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid all contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

When should I see my GP about tiredness?
If you’ve felt tired all the time for several weeks without an obvious reason, speak to your GP. Tiredness has many possible causes, including low iron or vitamin B12, which a simple blood test can check.

Should I take iron if I feel tired?
Only take iron if you know you need it, or your GP advises it, as too much iron can be harmful.

Reviewed by Lindsay Powers, Nutritionist