| Energy-boosting supplements |
| Recommendation | Dose | Notes |
| Asian ginseng
(Panax ginseng) | 200–500 mg/day | Helps improve endurance and concentration and facilitates the body’s response to daily stress. Also stimulates the central nervous system and improves physical and mental efficiency. |
| Gotu kola
(Centella asiatica) | 60 mg (of a standardized extract), 1–2x/day | Rejuvenates the nervous system, strengthens the adrenals, improves mental function, and helps prevent fatigue. May also help body respond better to stress. |
| L-carnitine | 1,000–3,000 mg/day | Helps transfer fatty acids to the mitochondria, the part of the cell responsible for energy production. |
| Rhodiola
(Thodiola rosea) | 200 mg (of a standardized extract)/day | Helps stimulate the central nervous system and boost endurance and adrenal function. |
| Schisandra
(Schisandra chinensis) | 2–4 ml (taken as a tincture), 3x/day | Stimulates metabolic functions throughout the body, aids digestion, and strengthens the kidneys and adrenals. Also improves nerve reflexes. |
Source: Kim Erickson, herbalist.
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