NMN250–500 mg · any
Raises NAD, which your cells use to keep energy production ticking over.
Solid · 1 study, positiveResearch →
energy metabolism · symptom
Afternoon Energy Crash
The wall you hit a couple of hours after lunch.
Top proven supplements
Studied in people, at a dose you can actually buy.2Studied in people, at a dose you can actually buy.
Rhodiola200–400 mg · morning
Helps your cells recycle energy and smooths the cortisol dip that causes the slump.
Solid · 2 of 2 studies agreeResearch →
Might help
Real research, but thin or split. Worth knowing, not worth counting on.1Real research, but thin or split. Worth knowing, not worth counting on.
L-Carnitine500–1000 mg · any
Helps brain cells make energy and supports the messenger behind alertness.
Mixed · 1 of 2 studies positiveResearch →
No research yet
People take these for it. We haven’t found trials we would stand behind.4People take these for it. We haven’t found trials we would stand behind.
Niacin100–500 mg · with_food
Raises NAD, which your cells use to release energy from food all day.
No trials we can vouch forResearch →
MCT Oil10–20 g · any
A fat your body turns into quick fuel without spiking insulin.
No trials we can vouch forResearch →
CoQ10100–200 mg · with_food
Your cells use CoQ10 to make energy, so the theory is it steadies output through the day.
No trials we can vouch forResearch →
Chromium200–400 mcg · with_food
Meant to sharpen your response to insulin, smoothing the sugar dip after a big lunch.
No trials we can vouch forResearch →