What Are the Best Energy Supplements for Men?
Some of the best energy-boosting supplements for men include CoQ10, natural adaptogens and B vitamins.
CoQ10
Coenzyme Q10, more commonly called CoQ10, is a vital nutrient used by the cells for converting food into the energy needed for sustaining health.1 Although our bodies do produce some CoQ10 naturally, this starts to decline in our 20s and onward.2
To make sure you’re getting an adequate daily intake of CoQ10, adults over 19 should aim for about 30-200 mg daily.3 For more specific benefits, a recent meta-analysis of studies suggested efficacious daily intakes of up to 300-400 mg daily.3 Give your CoQ10 levels a boost with Swanson Ultra CoQ10 to enhance cellular energy production.
Natural Adaptogens
Adaptogens are an excellent natural way to support sustained energy throughout your day. Several herbal and botanical supplements are classified as adaptogens, meaning they help your body respond to daily stressors—mental stressors like work, or physical stressors such as environmental pollutants—in a healthy way. Learn more about adaptogens in 14 Adaptogenic Herbs for Healthy Stress Support.
Certain herbal allies deliver support in areas like energy, focus and stress support. For a natural boost to your daily wellness, check out Swanson Ultra Pure Energy, a unique combination of three, science-backed ingredients to keep you performing at peak levels throughout your day.
This herbal blend includes the stress-busting, mood-boosting adaptogenic herb rhodiola rosea to help protect body and mind from the effects of stress.6 It also includes the amino acid L-theanine (which is found naturally in green tea leaves) to promote a sense of calm alertness, complemented by caffeine sourced from green tea leaf and green coffee bean—two sources of antioxidant phytonutrients.7 Green coffee bean extract also supports metabolism for energy.
B Vitamins
Supplementing with B vitamins is a great way to boost energy as each member of the B complex family supports health in a different way, mostly related to metabolism—the process by which your body turns food into fuel.8
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