Energy
Energy supplements help you feel ready for action. Whether it’s a workout or a busy day. They include things like caffeine for increased alertness and improved concentration*, and give you that extra push when you train.
Energy Supplementation Tips
- Boost focus: Amino blends with caffeine can improve alertness and concentration.*
- Time it right: Pre-workouts are best taken 20–30 minutes before training.
- Start light: If you’re new to pre-workouts, begin with half a serving.
- Find the best one for you: Pick an energy supplement that matches your preference, caffeine tolerance and flavour profile.
- Energy boosters: Vitamins for energy? Yes, Vitamins C, B2, B3, B5, B12, folic acid and magnesium can help reduce feelings of tiredness and fatigue.*
Your Top Energy Questions, Answered Simply
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What do energy supplements actually do?
Pre-workouts and energy supplements are generally used for energy, focus and power during your training.
Are energy supplements safe?
Yes, when used as directed. Most contain ingredients your body already uses, like amino acids and minerals. If you’re sensitive to caffeine or have health conditions, start with small servings and consult your doctor.
Do I need energy supplements for every workout?
Not necessarily. They’re most helpful for intense sessions, endurance activities, or hot conditions where energy demands are higher. For light exercise, water and balanced meals may be enough.
What’s the best time to take energy supplements?
It depends on the type:
Amino blends: Anytime for muscle support and energy.
Pre-workout: About 20–30 minutes before training for best effect.
Can energy supplements help with fatigue?
Supplements that include caffeine, Vitamins C, B2, B3, B5, B12, folic acid and magnesium can help reduce feelings of tiredness and fatigue. However, they’re not a substitute for proper sleep and nutrition.
A pre-workout formula with caffeine, B vitamins, and creatine to support energy and focus before training.
An amino acid blend with caffeine for energy and focus—great anytime.
High-intensity workouts when you need an extra push.
Light workouts, active days, or a mid-day energy boost.
- Caffeine contributes to increased alertness and improved concentration.
- B vitamins contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism.*
- Creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise (3 g/day).*
- Caffeine contributes to increased alertness and improved concentration.
- Amino acids support muscle maintenance.*
- Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.*
Mix one serving with water 20–30 minutes before training.
Mix one serving with water anytime you need energy or focus.
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Official Claims:
* Creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high intensity exercise
* Vitamin C contributes to the normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
* Magnesium contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, electrolyte balance, normal energy yielding metabolism, normal functioning of the nervous system, normal muscle function.
* Magnesium contributes to normal protein synthesis.
* Caffeine contributes to increased alertness and improved concentration
* Magnesium contributes to electrolyte balance
*Vitamins C, B2, B3, B5, B12, folic acid contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
*Thiamine, Niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, B12, contribute to normal energy yielding metabolism
