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5 Energizing Nutrients FIGHT Fatigue
Tired of being tired? Well, I’ve got news for you.
No matter what anyone says, feeling fatigued is not a normal part of aging.
Missing out on doing the things you love because you’re just too pooped to participate or giving up your active hobbies like dancing or tennis for staying home and watching TV doesn’t have to be your new normal
In most cases, lack of energy has one simple cause. And if you fall into that category, combatting it is likely FAR easier than you ever imagined possible.
Low energy usually comes from a lack of nutrients that GIVE you energy.
The simple fix? Give your body MORE of them.
And when you do, you could soon find yourself swinging to the oldies again in no time!
When your get-up-and-go has got-up-and-went, these five energy-boosting nutrients can help you recharge regardless of your age…
- CoQ10: Low CoQ10 levels are consistently linked with fatigue.
This is because CoQ10 is present in your mitochondria (the “power plants” of your cells), where it aids in the production and transportation of energy (ATP).
The energy boost that comes from CoQ10 doesn’t just make you feel less fatigued. It also helps all of your body’s organs function at a higher level.
- Magnesium: Studies show that taking magnesium can help you feel more energized if you’re tired.
The reason why is simple. Magnesium activates ATP, the principal molecule for storing and transferring energy within your cells.
Magnesium is VITAL for restoring your energy levels. Because without enough magnesium, the nutrients you obtain from foods and supplements (like vitamin B) can’t be metabolized into energy.
- B Vitamins: B vitamins are critical in your body’s energy production process.
B12, in particular, forms red blood cells, which transport oxygen in your blood throughout your body. Your cells use that oxygen to produce energy.
This is why supplementing with B12 or eating B12-rich foods (such as meat, fish, milk, cheese, and eggs) has shown to boost energy levels.
B3 also helps your body use carbohydrates and protein for energy.
And B6 helps break down glycogen, giving you the glucose you need to fuel physical activity.
I’ve highlighted three of them here. But getting ALL the B vitamins is a good idea because they work best together.
- Vitamin D: Vitamin D makes this list because it helps maintain hormone levels that affect your feelings.
For example, it helps sustain normal levels of serotonin and norepinephrine, which regulate your mood. Plus, it also boosts melatonin production, allowing you to sleep better at night.
And, of course, better sleep translates to better energy levels.
- Iron: Iron is another critical piece of this energy assembly line. It helps your body produce the red blood cells that shuttle oxygen to your tissues.
The primary symptoms of iron deficiency are fatigue and weakness. Iron-rich foods include red meat, pork, poultry, seafood, beans, and dark, leafy green vegetables like spinach.
Just be sure to check with your doctor before increasing your iron levels if you’re on a blood thinner.
Maintaining adequate levels of ALL of these nutrients is necessary to keep up your energy levels.
Because, like any good team, they work together—in different ways—to bring about a winning (and ENERGIZING) result.
P.S. Still need a bit of a boost? Subscribers to my newsletter, Natural Health Response, can check out this issue from the archives to discover the secret energy source for a longer, better life. Not a subscriber yet? CLICK HERE to learn how to join us.
SOURCE:
“Functional correlates of self-reported energy levels in the Health, Aging and Body Composition Study.” Aging Clin Exp Res. 2021 Oct;33(10):2787-2795. doi: 10.1007/s40520-021-01788-0. Epub 2021 Mar 10. PMID: 33751489; PMCID: PMC8531104.
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