A list of supplements for more energy overall, or more physical energy in your body and muscles, and more mental energy to perform cognitive tasks and focus. More energy is fundamental to your performance, since you can’t do anything without it really. If you have dreams and passions and a purpose, you will inevitably arrive at a point where you scream inside “I need more energy!”, synonymous with power and strength. Here are some supplements you can easily incorporate into your life for massive and fundamental increases in energy levels.
1. Rhodiola Rosea
Easily the best supplement for having more energy. Your physical and mental energy will shoot through the roof, and have a consistent for a few hours before gently tapering off the rest of the. It increases dopamine and ATP production, as some of its mechanisms of action. Its effects buildup in the body like many of the supplements here, providing you with more and more ‘passive’ energy throughout the entire day as you take it. It is also an adaptogen, increasing your resilience to stress and reducing cortisol.
2. Creatine Monohydrate
Provides more physical energy and stamina than mental energy, but still a noticeable increase in it. The first time I took creatine (loading phase) I couldn’t believe how naturally my body ran. I felt like I could run forever, something I had never really experienced before. It provides all-day energy, as it builds up in your muscles and brain with sustained supplementation.
3. Cordyceps
Cordyceps increases ATP and promotes mitochondrial function. It also increases dopamine. It also provides all-day energy like creatine, as its effects build up in the system, but is noticeable immediately as well. Your physical and mental performance will definitely increase significantly with it. It was used for energy and vigour in Traditional Chinese Medicine for more than a millennium.
4. Panax Ginseng
The conventional ginseng you see and think about. Just as its name’s etymology, it essentially ‘does everything’. Increased ATP, dopamine, antioxidants, circulation, etc. Its effects are truly significant, energizing your body and mind consistently, and even making you feel more relaxed and centered. “You will feel like a kid again” is one way I’ve found to describe its effects, inspiring you to joy and wonder seemingly. Panax Ginseng is also an adaptogen, reducing stress.
5. Cacao (or Dark Chocolate)
Cacao or Dark Chocolate are great for energy, and something easily incorporated into food everyday (like a smoothie). These also increase dopamine, ATP, antioxidants, circulation, etc. They are also rich in magnesium and some minerals like copper. It definitely fortifies or tonifies the body, making everything seem better and function more overall, as if something fundamental is being reinforced. It is particularly great for deep work and flow states, or extended and passionate exercise like training outside for a couple hours one sunny afternoon. Cacao or Dark Chocolate has caffeine & theobromine like coffee however, so its effect is in part due to stimulation.
6. Maca
Maca, or specifically Yellow Maca (for everyone) and Black Maca (for males), is another great supplement for energy. It is technically a food like cacao, which makes it easily incorporated into smoothies or diet. Maca increases dopamine, ATP, and mitochondrial function quite a bit. You will feel it immediately in your body and brain for a few hours, and then more physical energy for the rest of the day. It can make you feel very motivated and focused, and is effective for both mental and physical work.
Miscellaneous:
– Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng)
– Beef Liver (or Sheep Liver)
Related:
– Rhodiola Rosea Benefits
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