Energy and sleep may appear to be opposite to each other, but they are very closely linked. It’s not just that poor sleep can cause a lack of energy throughout the day - if this carries on too long, tiredness can adversely affect your circadian rhythm and, in a vicious cycle, lead to further issues with sleeping. Supporting quality sleep at night and energy production during the day may help to break the cycle of circadian disruption. At the very least, you want to sleep well and to have the energy to do more of what you love.

Let’s start with nutrition. There are many reasons why someone might be feeling low in energy or lacking the ability to sleep deeply, but one of the simplest factors to address is nutrition. You need essential micronutrients in your diet to create energy, repair, build body tissue, and support sound sleep at night. From there, you can look at how sunlight, less screen time (especially at night), and stress management can positively impact your sleep and energy.

There are eight B vitamins that are all involved with energy production in your body, helping a variety of enzymes release energy from carbohydrates and fat, break down amino acids, and transport nutrients around your body to turn food into energy. Because B vitamins are water-soluble and excess is usually excreted, they must be obtained from your daily diet. Vitamin B12 is only available in the correct form from animal foods, so if your dietary intake is low, supplementation is helpful.

Good Health B Activated Complex is a comprehensive formula with activated essential B vitamins to support energy production. This high-potency formula contains the active forms of B6 and B12 supporting energy and a healthy stress response. Activated vitamins are in a ready-to-use form, allowing superior uptake by your body. Good Health B Activated Complex offers support for natural energy production and a healthy and calm nervous system, especially if you have a demanding lifestyle.

Good Health B Activated B12 contains the active methylated form of B12. This delicious, dissolving tablet has superior absorption and uptake into your body, for energy support, general health and wellbeing. Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient for the normal growth and function of all cells, including nerve and red blood cells. Good Health B Activated B12 may be beneficial for individuals on restricted diets, vegetarians, and vegans, plus if you have gut concerns or when your absorption is impaired. 

Magnesium is one of the nutrients that everybody seems to be supplementing these days – and for good reason. It is a mineral that is required for relaxation of both body and mind, so it is essential for supporting good sleep. You want to get the bulk of your nutrients from the food you eat; however, fast-paced and stressful lifestyles, and a highly-processed diet, can mean you go through magnesium more quickly. Additionally, bioavailable magnesium is more challenging to find in large levels in food, so you may consider a daily top-up of this essential mineral.

Good Health Organic Magnesium Ultra is a high-strength formula containing organic forms of magnesium, plus vitamins B6 and D3. It’s designed for better absorption and utilisation in your body. Magnesium supports physical performance, a healthy stress response, sound sleep, a soothed nervous system, and muscle comfort.

Always read the label and use as directed. Vitamin and mineral supplements should not replace a balanced diet. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional. For more information contact our naturopaths on 0800 446 634. Good Health, Auckland.

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