Vitamins and Minerals for Fatigue: What Helps?

Most people feel more energetic in the summer, but perhaps this is not the case for you, and you are experiencing fatigue. There can be various reasons or causes for fatigue, but it's helpful to know that certain supplements can help reduce the lack of energy. You can read about which vitamins and minerals those are here.

You feel tired, fatigued, and sluggish, and you want to do something about it. Important side note: the foundation remains a healthy and varied diet, and a healthy lifestyle (adequate exercise, relaxation, and sleep) is just as important. Supplements can be a valuable addition to these.

Fatigue

These vitamins and minerals help with fatigue:

Iron has a favorable effect on reducing fatigue.
Magnesium helps with fatigue.
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is good for fatigue.
Vitamin B3 (niacin) helps reduce fatigue.
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) contributes to extra energy during fatigue.
Vitamin B6 contributes to vitality.
Vitamin B11 (folate) supports the reduction of fatigue.
Vitamin B12 can help reduce energy deficiency.
Vitamin C for fatigue.

Energy

These vitamins and minerals support energy levels:

Calcium contributes to normal energy metabolism.
Iron activates your natural energy in the body.
Copper promotes energy metabolism.
Magnesium helps release energy from food.
Manganese contributes to normal energy metabolism.
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) helps release energy from fat, carbohydrates, and proteins.
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) contributes to energy-yielding metabolism.
Vitamin B3 (niacin) supports energy metabolism.
Vitamin B6 contributes to energy supply in muscles during exercise/sports performance.
Vitamin B12 is important for energy metabolism.
Vitamin C supports energy levels.

Good to know: The nutrients and claims mentioned above are allowed and approved by the Keuringsraad (Board of Inspection) in these wordings.