Energy supplement, herb and vitamins, diet and food by Ray Sahelian, M.D. Natural Ways to Enhance Energy
 

What you will find on this page:
Information on how to have more energy naturally
Mind Power Rx for mental energy
MultiVit Rx for all day natural energy

Lack of energy is a common complaint. Often, the lack of energy is transient or can be attributed to a definable medical illness. Other times some patients present with persistent and disabling energy deficiency, but show no abnormalities on physical examination or screening laboratory tests. In these cases, the diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) should be considered.

Causes
Lack of energy may be caused by these conditions:

Depression or emotional disturbances, winter depression or SAD
Lack of exercise
Poor diet with lack of adequate protein

Drug side effects
Anemia
Diabetes

Hepatitis

Thyroid disorders

Cancer or a subsequence of chemotherapy

Occult infections

Autoimmune disorders such as lupus

Sleep apnea or lack of enough sleep

Adrenal insufficiency.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - CFS is characterized by debilitating fatigue with associated muscle aches, tender lymph nodes, joint pain, chills, feverish feelings, and postexertional malaise. Diagnosis of CFS is primarily by exclusion with no definitive laboratory test or physical findings. Medical research continues to examine the many possible etiologic agents for CFS (infectious, immunologic, neurologic, and psychiatric), but the answer remains elusive. Similarities with fibromyalgia exist and concomitant illnesses include irritable bowel syndrome, depression, and headaches. Therefore, treatment of CFS may be variable and should be tailored to each patient. Therapy should include exercise, diet, good sleep hygiene, antidepressants, and other medications.

Energy Vitamin and supplement
If a full medical evaluation is completed and no major causes are found, certain energy supplements may be tried to increase energy levels. These are some good options to try, in consultation with your health care provider. Learn how each one works for you by itself before combining with another supplement. Click on each link for more information.  

MultiVit Rx - we have excellent feedback from users. They report better energy, vision, and mood.
B Vitamin and coenzyme complex - b vitamins are good for energy, particularly in those whose diet lacks these energy vitamins.
CoQ10 in a range of 30mg, 50 mg or 60mg, taken in the morning provides healthy energy support. Taking too high a dosage of this supplement, such as CoQ10-100mg may be counterproductive in the long run.
Carnitine can be taken at a dose of 250 to 500 mg. See Carnitine supplement to purchase this product.
Creatine is particularly useful for muscle strength building.
Trimethylglycine is also known as TMG
Ginseng is often taken at 100 mg of an extract. Ginseng is considered to be an adaptogen. See the link for more info.
Maca is an energy herb from South America, specifically from the Andean mountains.
Rhodeola is known to provide more energy and vitality. You can find much more rhodiola information on this site devoted to this herb exclusively.
Royal jelly can improve energy in many people, so can Bee-Pollen supplements. If you buy a Royal-Jelly supplement and a bee pollen supplement, take them alone for a few days before combining so you know how each one works by itself for energy enhancement.
Spirulina may have a mild energy enhancement.
Tongkat Ali increases energy and sexual stamina, but it also increases body temperature which is not a good idea in the summer heat. If you buy a Tongkat-Ali supplement to increase energy, use a low dosage and take it only every other day.

Would you like more energy plus sexual stamina? If so, Passion Rx is a product formulated by Dr. Sahelian that enhances energy, stamina, and sexual enjoyment in men and women. Most people notice an energy lift within hours.

Mind Power Rx - Energy Pill for Mental Energy - Formulated by Ray Sahelian, M.D.

Mind Power Rx is a sophisticated cognitive formula for enhanced mental energy. It combines a delicate balance of brain circulation agents and neurotransmitter precursors with powerful natural brain chemicals that support:

• Memory
• Mental clarity and energy
• Concentration 
• Alertness & Focus

The herbs in Mind-Power-Rx  include: Ashwagandha, Bacopa, Fo-Ti, Ginkgo biloba,  Ginseng, Gotu kola, Mucuna pruriens, Reishi, and Rhodiola.  The nutrients and vitamins in Mind Power Rx include Acetyl-l-carnitine, Carnitine, Carnosine, Choline, DMAE, Inositol, Methylcobalamin, Pantothenic acid, Trimethylglycine, Tyrosine, and Vinpocetine.

MultiVit Rx - High Quality Daily Vitamins and Minerals
Developed by Ray Sahelian, M.D.

Manufactured by an FDA-approved and GMP-certified facility.

See MultiVit Rx for full details or to order. Users actually do notice a pleasant mood, vision, and energy enhancing effect by taking one capsule of MultiVit Rx.

What's the energy booster Dr. Sahelian recommends? I looked and didn't see a specific formulated product for that.
    MultiVit Rx is an all day natural energy boosting product recommended by the doctor.

Some basic steps to take to have more energy
Improve your sleeping habits
Take a daily walk of at least a half hour
Do yoga, it is one of the best forms of movement to enhance energy levels
Improve your diet

Acute Rhodiola rosea intake can improve endurance exercise performance.
Can an herbal supplement improve your energy?
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of acute and 4-week Rhodiola rosea intake on physical capacity, muscle strength, speed of limb movement, reaction time, and attention. PHASE I: A double blind placebo-controlled randomized study (n= 24) was performed, consisting of 2 sessions (2 days per session). Day 1: One hour after acute Rhodiola rosea intake (R, 200-mg Rhodiola rosea extract containing 3% rosavin + 1% salidroside plus 500 mg starch) or placebo (P, 700 mg starch) speed of limb movement (plate tapping test), aural and visual reaction time, and the ability to sustain attention (Fepsy Vigilance test) were assessed. Day 2: Following the same intake procedure as on day 1, maximal isometric knee-extension torque and endurance exercise capacity were tested. Following a 5-day washout period, the experimental procedure was repeated, with the treatment regimens being switched between groups (session 2). PHASE II: A double blind placebo-controlled study (n = 12) was performed. Subjects underwent sessions 3 and 4, identical to Phase I, separated by a 4-week R/P intake, during which subjects ingested 200 mg R/P per day. PHASE I: Compared with P, acute R intake in Phase I increased time to exhaustion from 16.8 min to 17.2 min. Accordingly, VO2peak and VCO2peak increased during R compared to P from 50.9 ml x min(-1) x kg(- )1 to 52.9 ml x min(-10) x kg(-1) (VO2peak) and from 60.0 ml x min(-1) x kg(-1) to 63.5 (VCO2peak). Pulmonary ventilation tended to increase more during R than during P. All other parameters remained unchanged. PHASE II: Four-week R intake did not alter any of the variables measured. Acute Rhodiola rosea intake can improve endurance exercise capacity in young healthy volunteers. This response was not altered by prior daily 4-week Rhodiola intake.

Red Bull Energy Drink
The MetroStars never reached the championship game in their first 10 Major League Soccer seasons.
Energy drink manufacturer Red Bull Company Limited purchased the MetroStars in March, 2006 from the Anschutz Entertainment Group and renamed the team "Red Bull New York." In addition, Red Bull agreed to partner with AEG on the construction of the team's soccer-specific stadium in Harrison, New Jersey.

Red Bull and Alcohol intake
People who combine energy drinks with alcohol may feel more sober than they truly are. In experiments with young male volunteers, researchers found that the men were no less impaired when they drank a mix of alcohol and the energy drink Red Bull than when they drank a standard mixed drink. Drinkers did, however, seem to think they were less drunk -- reporting less fatigue, fewer headache symptoms and better coordination. Energy drinks like Red Bull typically consist of carbohydrates, B vitamins, and caffeine. There's a popular, though unproven, belief that mixing energy drinks with alcohol can counter some of the effects of drinking. The danger lies in these drinkers thinking that they can function well and drive but then realize too late they are impaired, after a car crash or other serious incident.

Energy drinks and caffeine
A comparison of popular energy drinks, published in the September, 2007 issue of Consumer Reports, found that the caffeine in 8 ounces of various brands ranged from 50-145 milligrams (mg), though most were in the 75- to 80-mg range. By comparison, the caffeine in an 8 ounce cup of brewed coffee can range from 65-120 mg, with an average of 85 mg, according to the National Coffee Association. The least-caffeinated energy drink Consumer Reports tested was the fruit punch-flavored offering by Target Corp.'s private label Archer Farms, with 50 mg. At the high end was the lemon-lime flavored Celsius with 145 mg. Market-leading Red Bull had 80 mg of caffeine. Sobe No Fear, owned by PepsiCo Inc., had 85 mg of caffeine. Amp had 75 mg of caffeine, while Rush and Coca-Cola Co.'s Full Throttle both had 80 mg.
   Dr. Sahelian comments: Caffeine is one my least favorite " energy " enhancing substances.

Natural energy supplements emails
Q. I'm currently deployed in Iraq and was browsing on your website during some down time. I'm interested in one or two of your natural Energy / Fatigue products that could really be of use to me over here.
   A. As far as energy, we would mention a few:  

MultiVit Rx is an excellent formula with several dozen nutrients that works effectively in increasing energy levels.
Acetyl-carnitine has energy and mental alertness boosting potential
Carnitine has mostly physical energy boosting properties, and less mental
SAM-e has energy and mood elevation benefits
B-Complex and pantothenic acid are great options for energy enhancement.
Ginseng, Rhodiola, and Maca are three good herbs for increasing energy.
 

Q. What do you think of energy drinks or energy bars. I'm thinking of red bull energy drink.
   A. This is a broad question. There are some energy drinks or energy bars that I am sure are helpful, but other energy drinks may have too much sugar or too many stimulants such as guarana, caffeine, ginseng, etc. that may increase energy in the short run but could have a draining effect later.
 

Q. Are there foods you would consider energy foods ?
   A. Almost every food is an energy food, except for extremely low calorie vegetables such as lettuce and green leaves. However, foods that have a high sugar concentration may initially increase energy, but then give a let down when too much insulin is released and blood sugar levels drop. It's very important to eat a variety of foods since each has its own benefits.
 

Q. What do you think of caffeine for energy?
   A. Caffeine is one of my least favorite energy drugs. It may give a short burst of energy, but over the long run it actually drains overall energy as opposed to enhancing it.

Q. So, what's up with all these energy drinks? If a person drinks one big can a day, is that bad?
   A. There are hundreds of different energy drinks on the market, each with its own different formula. We can't make blanket statements regarding all energy drinks. As a rule, though, we don't think they are necessary since many of them contain lots of sugar and stimulants such as caffeine which are not the best option for sustained all day energy. A healthy diet with plenty of physical activity and deep sleep at night should take care of most cases of low energy. Some of the energy drinks may give you a short boost of energy followed by a drop.

Q. Does an ATP adenosine triphophate supplement increase energy levels?
   A. I have not taken an ATP supplement and have not seen any human studies with ATP supplements to know whether they are effective in enhancing energy.

Q. Does a Benfotiamine supplements increase energy?
   A. I have not had a chance to take a benfotiamine supplement by itself so I don't know.

Q. After drinking Rockstar Energy Drink, my urine drug screen showed a barbituate present. Can you tell me if one of the ingredients in Rockstar would cause this (barbiturate in urine)? My pharmacist thought perhaps it might be the Guarana Seed Extract. Other ingredients are(other than Vit. B2, B3, B5, B6, B12) are Taurine, Ginkgo Biloba, Insoitol, L-Carnitine, Gingseng Extract, Milk Thistle Extract, niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, and Cyanocobalamin.
   A. I am not familiar with Rockstar Energy Drink. I seriously doubt any of the ingredients listed above, including guarana, would have barbiturates in them.

I am a 62 yo male general good health, except for the fact i have absolutely no energy, or desire to do anything. This has been going on now for several years, i am currently seeing a doctor at the VA hospital ,but they just seem to drag their feet. Have had countless blood test, and the only thing that has come back is my hormone level is very low. but they wont give me any testosterone supplements. So i am trying to find a supplement to increase my energy, and better my mood. i do feel depressed. This goes on every day, waking up feeling like crap, all day long. There has to be something out there to make me feel better.
   Perhaps some of the supplements suggested on this page could help you and you can discuss them with your doctor.

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