Why use food supplements when fatigued?
Fatigue is not inevitable. It often stems from a nutritional imbalance that modern diets are not always sufficient to correct. Common causes include: a diet poor in micronutrients, chronic stress that exhausts the body, poor quality sleep, or intense physical activity.
The body functions like an engine that needs appropriate fuel:
- Magnesium is necessary for the normal functioning of the nervous system (1);
- Iron helps reduce fatigue, as does magnesium (1);
- B vitamins contribute to normal energy metabolism, helping to convert nutrients into usable energy (1).
Food supplements for fatigue provide optimal doses of these nutrients, which are difficult to obtain solely through diet during periods of fatigue. Our formulas target the most common insufficient intakes to help reduce fatigue.
Where does fatigue come from?
Fatigue rarely has a single cause. It most often arises from a combination of factors: a demanding lifestyle, prolonged stress, insufficient or poor quality sleep, an unbalanced diet, or seasonal changes.
What are the 3 main types of fatigue?
There are generally three main types of fatigue:
Mental fatigue. Constant stress and mental load can put considerable pressure on our body and mind, leading to persistent mental fatigue. The mind remains alert and recovers poorly. For this type of fatigue, our food supplements for stress can also help you.
Physical fatigue. This occurs after intense effort, insufficient sleep, or too demanding a pace that does not allow the body time to recover. It can also be linked to insufficient nutrient intake: the body does not receive what it needs to function normally.
Temporary or seasonal fatigue. It often accompanies seasonal changes, decreased light, or a busy period, and usually subsides on its own.
Which food supplement to choose for fatigue?
Here are the active ingredients to prioritize in case of fatigue, each of these ingredients plays a specific role:
Magnesium Bisglycinate: an essential mineral, magnesium helps reduce fatigue (2) while contributing to the normal functioning of the nervous system. The chelated bisglycinate form ensures very good absorption and good digestive tolerance.
Vitamin C: it helps reduce fatigue (3) and supports natural defenses. We offer it in Liposomal Vitamin C, for better assimilation, and in Vitamin C Powder, for more flexible daily intake.
Multivitamins: our formula combines B vitamins, D, minerals and antioxidants in dosages designed to cover all your daily nutritional needs and support normal energy metabolism.
Vitamin B12: it contributes to normal energy metabolism and the reduction of fatigue (3). It is particularly useful for vegetarian and vegan profiles, for whom intake is often more difficult to cover through diet.
Organic Ashwagandha KSM-66®: an emblematic adaptogenic plant from Ayurveda, it is traditionally used to support periods of fatigue and stress, and to promote vitality.
For a comprehensive anti-fatigue cure, our Multivitamin is an interesting base, to be supplemented if necessary with magnesium, vitamin C or vitamin B12 depending on your needs.
How to choose an anti-fatigue food supplement?
The quality of a food supplement relies on several essential criteria. The bioavailability of nutrients determines their absorption capacity by the body. Prioritize active forms such as magnesium bisglycinate or liposomal vitamin C, which are better assimilated than classic forms.
The composition must be as pure as possible, without controversial excipients, artificial colors, or unnecessary preservatives. At Novoma, we are committed to transparency with analysis certificates available for each product.
The dosage is also crucial: it must be sufficient to be effective. Our formulas generally align with ANSES recommendations, but doses are sometimes adjusted to reach efficacy thresholds documented in clinical studies, without ever exceeding the maximum recommended intakes.
French manufacturing is a guarantee of compliance with the strictest European standards for quality and traceability. All our supplements are developed in certified laboratories in France.
Food supplements for fatigue do not replace a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle. They support sleep, physical activity and stress management, without replacing them. Intense, unusual or prolonged fatigue requires medical advice: it may have causes that cannot be corrected by supplementation. People under treatment, pregnant or breastfeeding, should seek advice before any cure. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Scientific References
1. Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012 establishing a list of permitted health claims made on foods. Official Journal of the European Union, L136. EUR-Lex
2. EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) (2010). Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to magnesium, including reduction of tiredness and fatigue (ID 244). EFSA Journal, 8(10):1807. EFSA Journal
3. European Union register of nutrition and health claims (iron, vitamin C, B vitamins: reduction of fatigue, normal energy metabolism, normal functioning of the nervous system). European Commission. EU Register
This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Food supplements do not replace a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle. In case of intense, unusual or persistent fatigue, consult a healthcare professional.
