7 supplements to combat tiredness, stress and exhaustion

We are all very busy. Some are more stressed than others. Students, parents and busy business people are all familiar with exhaustion. It's important to know how to combat the fatigue caused by stress and co. Here are 7 supplements to help you fight back.

Feeling stressed and tired more often has more effects than just making you feel bad. It has a big impact on your body: it makes it harder to build muscle, lose fat, maintain a healthy weight and develop body image. The good news is that if your lifestyle is particularly hectic and you often feel overwhelmed, there are many things you can do about it naturally.

TRYPTOPHAN

This is one of the 8 "essential" amino acids (essential because the body cannot produce it itself and we need to get it through diet or supplements). Tryptophan is known as a supplement that improves mood and supports recovery and sleep.

How can that be? Answer: Tryptophan is a precursor of melatonin, niacin/vitamin B3 and serotonin (the "happiness hormone"), which help us to recover from everyday stress. Although we can get serotonin from food, it is difficult to get the optimum amount without consuming too many calories in total. Using tryptophan as a supplement is therefore a fantastic way to brighten our mood and improve the quality of our sleep.

A low serotonin level is associated with anxiety and mild depression and can cause you to reach for "food for the soul" more often or to have another craving attack late in the evening. If you are currently training hard but are also going through a stressful time or are suffering from sleep problems or even insomnia, try tryptophan. The supplement is completely natural and very cost-effective. Tryptophan is a component of our slow-release casein protein - Complete Bedtime, in co-operation with L-theanine.

GN Laboratories - Tryptophan  

ZMA - ZINC, MAGNESIUM AND VITAMIN B6

ZMA is a very popular supplement among people who want to achieve a better quality of sleep. It is particularly popular with men, but women can and should also benefit from it. Our ZMA capsules provide a full 500mg of the high quality, bioavailable forms of zinc and magnesium and (very importantly) also contain the original I-OptiZinc supplement. This is the only Zinc-Mag supplement whose effects have been confirmed by official studies. If possible, make sure it is present in your ZMA supplement (many are not).

And so ZMA can help you sleep better and recover better: Zinc is responsible for testosterone production. Magnesium is generally known to improve switching quality. And vitamin B6 helps zinc and magnesium to be better absorbed and utilised by the body. Regardless of your training or diet, zinc increases natural testosterone levels, supports more restful sleep and brain activity. All this makes you feel better, no matter how stressful life is at the moment.

Biotech USA - ZMA Attack

MAGNESIUM

We have already looked at magnesium and its properties in relation to sleep and recovery. If you are looking for a pure magnesium supplement to improve your sleep quality and prevent fatigue and tiredness, Magnesium Bisglycinate is the best choice for you. Magnesium bisglycinate is a form of the mineral that is naturally linked to the amino acid glycine. This means that it can be better absorbed by the body. Ours has 500mg per tablet, of which a full 200mg is active magnesium - the preparation is not only characterised by a high dosage, but also by absolute high quality. And at an unbeatable price.

GN Laboratories - Magnesium Citrate

VITAMIN B COMPLEX IN A QUALITY

The B vitamins are important for a healthy body that can withstand times of increased stress and resulting fatigue. We have several B-Vit products, but our vitamin B complex is (as the name suggests) a complete combination of all the important D vitamins you need - all in one dose.

The ingredients can help to combat exhaustion caused by stress: vitamin B1 (thiamine) supports mental well-being and mood, vitamin B2 (riboflavin) helps to reduce oxidative stress (and therefore fatigue), vitamin B3 (niacin) is effective in supporting brain functions and vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) supports important neurotransmitters. There is also vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), which plays a role in reducing fatigue and strengthening the immune system, and vitamin B8 (inositol, myoinositol), which helps our nerve cells to "communicate".

There are also many other ingredients in our vitamin B complex, including choline, which is not a B vitamin but which we have added anyway as it works closely with all the B vitamins and contributes to brain health when taken at the same time.

IronMaxx - Vitamin B Bioactive

AN IRON SUPPLEMENT

Iron supplementation is often cited as a solution to combat low energy in everyday life, especially for women. It's true that women are often deficient in iron, but men should assume they are immune. In fact, lifestyle, stress, diet and exercise can lead to iron deficiency in anyone, regardless of gender or age.

Our K-Pure iron capsules are the first choice in terms of quality. They contain iron bisglycinate, a highly bioavailable source of iron. A lot of iron supplements are just iron oxides. Iron bisglycinate, however, consists of 24% iron and is much better absorbed by the body than iron oxides.

Why should you supplement your diet with iron? It helps reduce fatigue and tiredness and can help you feel less tired. Ideal especially for women, for anyone suffering from anaemia and for anyone who does not get enough iron from their diet (vegetarians and vegans).

Olimp - Chela- Ferr Iron Complex

A COMPLEX MULTIVITAMIN

If your life is hectic and you feel stressed, it can be useful to supplement your diet with a complex multivitamin. Not only will this support your general health, but it will also act as a 'safety net' if your lifestyle becomes so stressful that your diet suffers and you are not making the best food choices.

Our Complete Multivitamin Complex consists of more than just vitamins and minerals. It contains additional antioxidants, probiotics, fruit and plant extracts - 30 ingredients in total. They have all been selected for their quality, bioavailability and efficiency.

Why does a high-quality multivitamin make sense? It is easy to develop a deficiency in various vitamins or minerals, especially during times of stress. A deficiency of just one vitamin can have a domino effect on the body's metabolic pathway. In addition, stress can often lead to intestinal discomfort, sensitivity and digestive problems (which is why we have added probiotics and digestive enzymes to this formula).

Cover all your bases with a complete formula like our Complete Multivitamin Complex: high-quality vitamins, minerals, probiotics, digestive enzymes, antioxidants and plant extracts. We're proud of it!

BioTech USA - Vitamin Complex

A NATURAL ENERGY BOOSTER

Some say it's counterproductive to take an energy booster when you're already stressed and tired, but we know: If you're exhausted from a hard day at work but still have a leg workout ahead of you, what option do you have? We have some all-natural supplements for situations like this that you can make the most of.

Ssee our caffeine tablets or our taurine supplements

What are your favourite supplements to combat fatigue, tiredness and stress?