By Sue Sveum
You don’t have to be an athlete to benefit from energy-boosting supplements. According to Kelly Hutchinson, ND, a naturopathic doctor at Community Pharmacy’s west side Community Wellness Shop, supplements are a safe and natural way to improve performance, enhance recovery and manage chronic issues that interfere with people remaining active throughout life.
“Energy issues can occur as a result of [anything]: hormonal changes, nutritional deficiencies, overtraining, digestive problems, lack of sleep, chronic disease or simply aging,” explains Dr. Hutchinson.
“One important symptom — and common complaint — is fatigue.”
Feeling tired? Dr. Hutchinson suggests trying one these supplements for the boost you need.
- Methylcobalamin (active Vitamin B12) — important for energy, sleep and mood.
- Vitamin D — helps with mood, energy, hormone balancing and your immune system.
- Eleutherococcus — helps with stress adaptation, improving mental clarity and bodily fatigue.
- Green powders — packed with nutrients from green vegetables, it’s like adding a whole food, multivitamin to your daily routine.
- Magnesium glycinate — great for fatigue caused by poor sleep, helping with muscle relaxation and cramping, while calming the nervous system for relaxation and better sleep.
