When you’re hitting the snooze button, chugging caffeine, struggling through an afternoon slump, or sleeping poorly at night, it’s time for an energy reset. Of course, it’s always a good idea to check in with your doctor to rule out any underlying health conditions, but if you’re finding the daily grind to be stressful, overwhelming, tiring, or all of the above, we’re willing to bet your energy levels are dipping too. While your favorite brew might offer a temporary fix, supplements including vitamins and adaptogens can team up with you to help your body use energy more effectively and help you feel better long-term.

How Our Bodies Make Energy

Parts of our body—like the muscles, heart, and brain—need energy to function, which comes from the food we eat. According to Kaiser Permanente, our bodies digest the food by mixing it with fluids (acids and enzymes) in our stomach, and the carbs (like sugars and starches) break down into glucose. “The stomach and small intestines absorb the glucose and then release it into the bloodstream. Once in the bloodstream, glucose can be used immediately for energy or stored in our bodies, to be used later,” they explain.

Tips for Boosting Energy Naturally

If you find yourself feeling tired more than you’d like (and don’t want to load up on caffeine), here are a few ways to boost your energy levels.

Focus on sleep: Quality sleep is foundational to higher energy levels throughout the day. If you’re not getting enough shut eye, a variety of supplements and adaptogens may help, including melatonin, chamomile tea, ashwagandha, and magnesium.
Tulsi tea: Made with holy basil, this adaptogen may help your body better handle stress, plus it makes a calming evening ritual.
B vitamins: B vitamins help convert food into fuel, which leads to added energy. Try adding B complex or a multivitamin to your supplement routine.
Eat for energy: Incorporating energy-boosting foods into your diet is a great way to encourage your body to use nutrients as fuel. Eggs, avocados, almonds, organ meats, and pumpkin seeds are a few of the many ingredients you can try.

Top Energy Brands

Thrive Market stocks a range of products to help encourage more energy. Here are just a few of everything to choose from.

Thrive Market

Our supplements are produced in FDA-regulated facilities that practice current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), the gold standard for quality and safety. Before hitting shelves, each formula is always thoroughly tested for potency and purity.

Thrive Market Organic MCT Oil

Made using ethically sourced coconuts from Singapore, this odorless and flavorless liquid can be added to salad dressings, coffee, and smoothies for a dose of medium chain triglycerides throughout the day.

Ultima

Hydrate without harmful ingredients. Ultima's powders include all six essential electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride, calcium, and phosphorus), plus no sugar, calories, or carbs.

Ultima Replenisher Electrolyte Powder

In a juicy grape flavor, Ultima’s electrolyte mix is brimming with six essential electrolytes like magnesium and chloride. Thrive Market member Mallory from Iowa says “I've tried a lot of different brands and flavors and this is my entire family's favorite!”

Garden of Life

Garden of Life is known for its innovative and holistic supplements. Whether you need probiotics, vitamins, or protein powders, you can count on non-GMO, real-food ingredients to help you perform your best.

Garden of Life Raw B Complex

Formulated with B vitamins to support cellular energy production, this daily supplement is a member favorite. Instead of swallowing the capsules, Kim from Pennsylvania opens them to blend into her smoothies.

Energy Resources from Thrive Market

If you’re low on energy, head to the Thrive Market blog for expert tips on how to move from lethargic to vibrant.

How to Choose the Best Supplements

There are lots of options out there when it comes to sourcing vitamins. Our guide breaks down some of the most common vitamins and includes tips for how to discern which are right for you.

3 Ways to Boost Your Energy

Instead of relying on caffeine, we’re sharing three ways to boost your energy levels naturally with adaptogens like maca powder and cordyceps.

What Are Real Food Vitamins?

We spoke with an expert to get the scoop on real food vitamins, and share a behind-the-scenes look at some of the key ingredients in our quality formulas.

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