Vitamins and Minerals for Fatigue: What Helps?
You feel tired and lethargic, and you want to do something about it. There can be various reasons or causes for fatigue, but it's useful to know that certain supplements can help reduce lack of energy. Here are the vitamins and minerals that can assist:
Fatigue
These vitamins and minerals help with tiredness:
- Iron has a beneficial effect on reducing tiredness and fatigue.
- Magnesium helps with tiredness/fatigue.
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is good for tiredness and fatigue.
- Vitamin B3 (niacin) helps reduce tiredness and fatigue.
- Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) contributes to extra energy during tiredness/fatigue.
- Vitamin B6 contributes to overall fitness.
- Vitamin B11 (folate) supports the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
- Vitamin B12 can help reduce lack of energy.
- Vitamin C for tiredness/fatigue.
Energy
These vitamins and minerals support energy levels:
- Calcium contributes to normal energy metabolism.
- Iron activates your natural energy in the body.
- Copper promotes energy metabolism.
- Magnesium helps release energy from food.
- Manganese contributes to normal energy metabolism.
- Vitamin B1 (thiamine) helps release energy from fat, carbohydrates, and proteins.
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) contributes to energy-yielding metabolism.
- Vitamin B3 (niacin) supports energy metabolism.
- Vitamin B6 contributes to energy supply in muscles during exercise/sports performance.
- Vitamin B12 is important for energy metabolism.
- Vitamin C supports energy levels.
Side Note
The foundation remains a healthy and varied diet, complemented by a healthy lifestyle (adequate exercise, relaxation, and sleep), which are equally important. Supplements can be a beneficial addition to support these efforts.