Supplements for Tiredness and Chronic Fatigue
Ongoing tiredness has many causes, from poor sleep and iron or B12 shortage to thyroid disease, diabetes, depression and infection. Vitamin B12, magnesium and several B vitamins each contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Our top picks include a B-complex, B12, magnesium, CoQ10 and a daily vitality formula. Fatigue that lasts more than a few weeks should be checked by a doctor.
Recommended Supplements for Energy Support
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Why Are These Products Included?
- Nature Made Super B-Complex with C is a once-daily B-vitamin supplement with vitamin C. Riboflavin, niacin, B6, B12 and pantothenic acid each contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
- Nature’s Field Vitamin B-12 50 mcg (100 tablets). Vitamin B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Nature’s Field Magnesium is a daily magnesium supplement. Magnesium contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and to normal muscle function.
- Nature’s Field CoQ10 supplies coenzyme Q10, a compound the body makes for cell energy.
- Forever Multi-Maca is a daily vitality supplement for adult men and women that includes maca.
How to Choose
Start by checking sleep, hydration, meals, caffeine and alcohol. Ask a doctor for blood tests (full blood count, iron, B12, thyroid, blood sugar, vitamin D). If you eat little animal food or take metformin or antacids, B12 is a good choice. Add one supplement at a time.
What Causes Chronic Tiredness?
Everyone feels tired at times. Fatigue that lasts more than a few weeks and does not improve with rest needs attention. Common causes include poor sleep, stress, anaemia, thyroid disease, diabetes, sleep apnoea, depression, infections, heart, kidney or liver disease, pregnancy and medicines. Chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a separate diagnosis.
When to See a Doctor
See a doctor for fatigue lasting more than a few weeks, especially with weight loss, fever, night sweats, breathlessness, palpitations, low mood, pale skin or heavy periods. Get urgent care for chest pain, fainting or severe breathlessness.
What Supplements Can and Cannot Do
Vitamins and minerals contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue in people whose intake is low, but they do not treat the causes of ongoing fatigue. Supplements are not a substitute for finding out why you are tired.
Precautions and Interactions
- CoQ10 can interact with warfarin; ask a doctor first.
- Magnesium: high doses loosen stools; ask a doctor if you have kidney disease.
- B vitamins can turn urine bright yellow; this is harmless.
- Multi-Maca: check with a doctor if you have a hormone-sensitive condition or take thyroid medicine.
- Not for pregnancy or breastfeeding without medical advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why am I always tired?
Many causes exist; blood tests are the best next step.
Do B vitamins give energy?
They help release energy from food and reduce tiredness if your intake is low; they are not stimulants.
Can I take several supplements at once?
Start one at a time and keep to label doses.
How fast can I get delivery?
Same-day delivery is available in Lagos and Abuja, with nationwide delivery across Nigeria.
Why Order From Recs-Medix?
- Authorised distributor for more than 60 supplement brands since 2017
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Last reviewed: 29 September 2026