Diet, exercise and nutrition play an important role in energy levels, so be sure you're covering all your bases. This information is not meant as medical advice.
Energy Source | Daily Intake | Age Group |
Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) | 100-200 milligrams (solid) | all ages |
B-vitamins | 500-1,000 milligrams | all ages |
Vitamin C | 500-1,000 milligrams (x3) | all ages |
Zinc | 25-50 milligrams | all ages |
Iron | 10-20 milligrams | premenopausal women only |
CoQ10 | 50 to 100 milligrams | 50 and older |
Grains | 6 to 11 servings | all ages |
Vegetables | 3 to 5 servings | all ages |
Fruit | 2 to 3 servings | all ages |
Dairy products | 2 to 3 servings | all ages |
Weight-resistance training | 3 days per week | 20-40+ as health allows |
Exercise | 30 minutes a day | all age groups |
Yoga | once per week | all ages |
Reiki | once per week | all ages |
— Heather Graham
Sources: U.C. Center for Human Nutrition; Mayo Health Clinic; Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine (Prima) by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.; The American Council on Exercise; The Herb Research Foundation.