miss_prolixity
02-29-2004, 01:03 AM
I've been taking a multi-vitamin, 2000mg's vitamin C, 1000mg's calicium and I follow a relatively healthy diet. I mainly eat proteins, lots of vegetables and fruits. But I feel so sluggish and tired all the time.
Can anyone recommend a good vitamin for energy? It is taking a huge effect on me. I can barely exercise or even get daily errands done. I just feel wore down all the time.
Can anyone recommend a good vitamin for energy? It is taking a huge effect on me. I can barely exercise or even get daily errands done. I just feel wore down all the time.
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Iz2daIzzy
02-29-2004, 04:46 PM
Taking your vitamins separately is better than taking them in a mulit, since many of vitamins/minerals in the multi counteract one another. The B vitamins, in particular B12 can significantly boost energy levels. B12 in the form of methylcobalamin is the superior to cyanocobalamin. I take a 1000mg tablet sublingually every 2nd day. B12 must be in relative balance with folic acid mg for mg The most bioavailable B vitamins are 'co-enzymated' There is a co-enzymated B-complex by Country Life which is good.
Other supplements that are good for energy include TMG (take this in the morning with your B vitamins) and SAM-e (take this on an empty stomach in the morning). SAM-e will also significantly boost your feeling of wellbeing.
DL-phenylalanine is an amino acid that will also boost your energy levels.
It works best when taken along with another amino acid l-tyrosine as well as vitamin B6 (co-enzymated of course).
Take your calcium later in the day (no more than 500mg at a tim - that's all the body can absorb) because calcium can often make people feel lethargic.
Minerals also work best when the body is at rest.
Other supplements that are good for energy include TMG (take this in the morning with your B vitamins) and SAM-e (take this on an empty stomach in the morning). SAM-e will also significantly boost your feeling of wellbeing.
DL-phenylalanine is an amino acid that will also boost your energy levels.
It works best when taken along with another amino acid l-tyrosine as well as vitamin B6 (co-enzymated of course).
Take your calcium later in the day (no more than 500mg at a tim - that's all the body can absorb) because calcium can often make people feel lethargic.
Minerals also work best when the body is at rest.
Iz2daIzzy
02-29-2004, 04:55 PM
You may also consider taking acetyl l-carnitine, malic acid, ribose and a systemic enzyme mix such as Vitalzym.
miss_prolixity
03-01-2004, 12:26 AM
You may also consider taking acetyl l-carnitine, malic acid, ribose and a systemic enzyme mix such as Vitalzym.
Thank you so much for the reply, Iz2daIzzy.
You gave me some very insightful information. I am going to start taking B-12 and look into TMG and SAM-e. I never heard of them. But I am willing to try anything at this point, because I can't stay in the condition I'm in.
Again, thanks! :)
Thank you so much for the reply, Iz2daIzzy.
You gave me some very insightful information. I am going to start taking B-12 and look into TMG and SAM-e. I never heard of them. But I am willing to try anything at this point, because I can't stay in the condition I'm in.
Again, thanks! :)
Sally A
03-02-2004, 12:57 PM
I have had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for 10 years. I know a bit about fatigue! ha. If you take b12, use the under the tongue pills. Injections work best, but you need to see if that is a deficiency first. Also, Co10 works well for oxygen, heart and energy. See a good doctor to see if you are ill. Good luck.