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Best 12 Supplements and Vitamins for Energy

By Dr. Josh Axe

September 5, 2022

It’s not uncommon to feel that wave of a lack of energy in the afternoon, leaving you drinking that late cup of coffee or reaching for that sugary treat. But there’s likely a reason why your body falls into a slump during the day and some supplements may be able to help.

The best vitamins and supplements for energy help to support cognitive health, retain focus and maintain healthy levels of micronutrients. These natural energy boosters don’t rely on caffeine for a temporary fix. Instead, they help to replenish your body so that it can thrive throughout the day.

Top Supplements for Energy

1. Collagen Matcha Energizer

This new collagen and matcha product combines the power of Multi Collagen Protein with that of matcha green tea: Collagen Matcha Energizer.

What does matcha collagen do for your energy? This winning combination provides you with a convenient combo of both protein and phytonutrients, helping to support healthy energy levels and a reduction in fatigue. It also supports enhanced focus and mental stamina, healthy cortisol and DHEA balance, and more.

You can think of our matcha collagen as a health-minded alternative to your morning coffee, or as a collagen-filled “afternoon pick-me-up.” Some describe its effects as being like an “alert calmness.” It can be used in several ways, such as to make lattes and smoothies, or even to bake with.

To use, simply add a scoop to six ounces of liquid and mix. It can be enjoyed hot or iced.

2. Mushroom

Cordycep mushrooms are typically known for their positive impact on physical performance, particularly exercise performance, stamina and recovery. Ancient Nutrition's Cordyceps Energy and Endurance Tablets offer these precise benefits.

Functional mushrooms such as cordyceps also contain polysaccharides, which are digested by and used by the body as potential energy sources, but have a low glycemic index. Chaga is exceptionally high in antioxidants and other compounds that seem to support healthy energy levels, so much so that it was used similarly to coffee many years ago. (Learn about other benefits in mushroom supplements.)

To get both energy-supporting mushrooms in one supplement, try our Multi Mushroom Daily Immune Defense Tablets.

3. Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha root can help to support healthy energy levels and boost sports performance by generally supporting adrenal function and helping the body have a healthy response to stress. In Ancient Nutrition's Organic Ashwagandha Tablets, the combination of organic ashwagandha root and leaf also delivers support for healthy energy, reduces fatigue.

4. SBO Probiotics

SBO Probiotics support healthy gut function, which has an impact on nutrient absorption, your energy levels and overall outlook. Incorporating these soil-based organisms and probiotics into self-care routine may support healthy energy levels and overall well-being.

5. Multi Collagen Protein

Ancient Nutrition’s Multi Collagen Capsules is powered by a clinically studied fermented collagen that helps to maximize its support within the body. Adding these capsules into your wellness routine, it has a select ingredient that can boost energy and fight fatigue.

6. Organic Super Greens

Poor diet is a major cause of low energy and fatigue. When you aren’t consuming the nutrients you need, your body will suffer for it.

Eating a healthy, nutrient-filled diet is crucial, but using our Organic Super Greens is a nutrient-packed way to help increase your daily greens intake and support ongoing energy.

7. Elderberry

Keeping healthy inflammation levels and gut health in check can go a long way for energy support.

For that reason, using our Elderberry + Probiotics Capsules may help to support ongoing energy, as it supports a healthy inflammation response and promotes healthy immune system activation. (As you probably know, between 70% and 80% of your immune system is housed in your gut.)

8. Keto Fire

To take your performance to the next level, it’s useful to consume certain exogenous ketone products, which can support natural ketone and energy levels in the body.

Our Keto Fire supplement features a blend of powerful exogenous ketones, magnesium beta-hydroxybutyrate, calcium beta-hydroxybutyrate and sodium beta-hydroxybutyrate and other select ingredients.

This unique combination boosts energy levels and athletic performance, while also supporting a healthy metabolism.

Top Vitamins for Energy

1. Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is an important vitamin for supporting healthy energy levels and works as a natural energy booster. It also supports cognitive and neurological health. To maintain healthy vitamin B12 levels, it’s important to consume foods like wild-caught salmon, beef liver, nutritional yeast, feta cheese, grass-fed beef and eggs.

You can also use supplements to ensure that you are getting enough of this important vitamin. Ancient Nutrition’s co-enzymated Vitamin B12 Capsules feature a wide range of benefits, including healthy cognitive, sleep and energy support.

2. Vitamin D

Vitamin D plays an important role in many body functions. It supports cardiovascular function, healthy immune system function and bone health. It also helps with concentration and focus, which may feel difficult when you’re dealing with low energy.

Ancient Nutrition’s Vitamin D Capsules are probiotic-fermented and feature ingredients inspired by Traditional Chinese Method, with body-friendly superfoods.

3. Iron

For your red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues effectively, you need to maintain healthy levels of iron. The best way to do this is by eating iron-rich foods, like grass-fed beef, lentils, spinach, liver, spirulina and eggs.

To support healthy iron levels, our Iron capsules, which are supported by probiotic-fermented vitamin C, folate and herbal extracts, can help to support cognitive health and reduce fatigue.

4. Multivitamin

To feel energized throughout the day, it’s important to maintain healthy levels of micronutrients. Although it’s ideal that our diets provide all the nutrients we need to thrive, for many Americans, the diet consumed isn’t nutritionally adequate.

This is when you can use a supplement to compensate for what’s lacking. Our Fermented Multi Capsules contain at least 100 percent daily value of six key nutrients, including vitamin B12 and other B vitamins to support healthy energy levels.

Energy Supplements to Avoid

When you’re shopping for energy health supplements, you’ll see that there’s plenty to choose from. But keep in mind that not all supplements are created equal.

The best supplements for energy will use certified organic (when possible) food-based and fermented ingredients. Those that include adaptogens and probiotics can offer other benefits as well.

When you want to keep your energy levels in tip-top shape, avoid consuming “energy drinks” or excessive caffeine. Consuming nutrients and micronutrients through diet and supplements can be more useful.

Final Thoughts

• Food-based, natural energy supplements help to support ongoing energy at any time of day, including that afternoon slump.

• To have more energy, bring nutrient-dense herbs, supplements and powders into your diet to help boost energy.

Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CNS, is a doctor of chiropractic, doctor of natural medicine, clinical nutritionist and author with a passion to help people get well using food and nutrition. He operates leading natural health website DrAxe.com and is co-founder of Ancient Nutrition, a health supplement company. He’s also author of the books Eat Dirt, Essential OIls: Ancient Medicine, Keto Diet, Collagen Diet and Ancient Remedies.