Let me know if this sounds like you. It's 2 pm on a Wednesday, and your job is as boring as ever. You desperately try to stay awake, and get some work done, but every time you do, you just doze off again. You think about going for a coffee but that never really does it for you anyway. You start to think about those 5 hour energies but those just end up making you jittery in the end. You need something stronger, and something that'll keep you awake for a much longer time--at least, until closing time or when your boss tells you to pick up the pace.
Whichever comes first.
That's where Energy Boosters come in. They give you that rush of energy without the jitterbugs of the 5 hour energies. So you'll be able to last longer in life & in the gym.
I love energy boosters because it's effective & it's reliable. Some nights I just won't feel like doing work, but as soon as I started popping these babies in, I was grooving with so much energy.
I totally get your reservations though. You might not think anything of energy boosters because "if I needed energy, I'd just go to Starbucks." The problem with that is it only leads to more crashes & burns, so you just end up where you started and sometimes even worse.
With energy boosters, yeah you'll be getting some caffeine, but there is a lot of other good stuff mixed in with it that leads to less crashes & generally makes you feel more energized. Also it doesn't hurt that certain Energy Boosters have been known to improve focus & cognitive performance. Get more energy AND get more focus?! It's like a dream come true!
One more thing Energy Boosters help with is burning fat, primarily through that caffeine element we were talking about early. Works especially great for us because we're using it maintain our bodies, and to cut down excess fat if it gets too much, instead of relying on caffeine as our primary weight loss method.
Energy Boosters are pretty great, huh? But you're probably thinking
"I need more info, more details on exactly WHY Energy Boosters are great."
Fair enough, and I'm more than happy to provide you with that.
The reason why Energy Boosters work so well is because of the ingredients used inside it. It varies from brand to brand, but for the most part, every Booster should contain most of the ones mentioned. If it doesn't, it probably goes in the trash.
1. Caffeine
Everyone loves caffeine, and there's a reason for that. Caffeine is freakin' amazing! But it does make you crash an hour later, and that's why we can't have nice things. Another benefit of caffeine, in addition to energy, is the fact that it cranks your metabolism up so you're churning fat out while managing you weight & muscle definition. What I do recommend though is if you're only looking for something that'll give you a quick pick-me up, don't purchase a strictly caffeine supplement. Just go for a cup of coffee.
Caffeine supplements are a waist of your money. It's only worth buying if there's other stuff added to to it that makes your more energized for longer.... [1]
2. Asian Ginseng
"Sounds exotic so it must be good!"
Most boosters have a variation of a ginseng root but the keyword here being ginseng. Ginseng is great on it's own and I could write a whole another blog post about it. But the main benefits for this wonder root, according to Kathi Kemper, MD, director of the Centre for Integrative Health and Wellness at Ohio State University, is that it improves your mood, gives you a well needed energy boost, and boosts your cognitive capabilities so you can focus better on the task at hand. [2]
3. Vitamin B-12
Now here is one of my favourite supplements of all time! Notice though, I didn't say Vitamin B-12 Complex because that one is just garbage. Something to keep in mind.
Vitamin B-12 is so beneficial for energy boosters because it boosts your metabolism, and not only that, the human body needs it to fully carry out creating energy. And since we humans can't make B12 on our own, we have to look to outside sources like clams & mussels, but seriously though who even likes clams anyway? That's why we need to take B12 from supplements because they're the quickest way to get our daily dose.
4. CoEnzyme Q10
This supplement is very similar to that of Vitamin B12 in that it helps to boost metabolism, but the only difference is that CoEnzyme Q10 is already being created in the body. What does this mean? It means when there's a deficiency of Q10 in the body, fatigue starts to set in along with stomach ulcers & high blood pressure. [3]
The more of Q10 you can get, the better because you'll be able to maintain your body a whole lot easier than before
5. Magnesium
Magnesium is the catch-all supplement. Not only does it help to boost energy, but also assists in maintaining a healthy heart, coordinating an active brain, and facilitates proper muscle & nerve movements. What's not to love?
While it's true that you can get a lot of Magnesium from spinach and other vegetables, the best way to get your Magnesium fix is through supplementation where the amount of magnesium into your body is much more controlled. You always know the exact amount that's going into your body, unlike with some common vegetables. [4]
Energy Boosters really are fantastic and that's all due to it's incredible use of it's ingredients. Working together in flow to give you a long-lasting, much needed shot of energy.
However, one of the problems that I find in Energy Boosters today is the reliance on proprietary blends. Proprietary blends are really not good for you because it's just a bunch of ingredients thrown together. You don't how much of each you're getting, and you don't know how little of each you're getting. That's pretty dangerous.
SuppCo is trying to bring a back-to-basics approach to Energy Boosters everywhere that focus on you guys, and put your needs front & centre as fitness enthusiasts who want to maintain their body for the long run.
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