My boyfriend is deathly allergic to caffeine. Anything with a lot of sugar is also out of the question. He works odd hours, and as a result is tired nearly all the time. Does anyone know of any remedy or activity that would help give him the energy he needs?
2006-12-04 07:51:59 · 15 answers · asked by LuckyLola 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Taurine, Tyrosine, Vitamin B's,> Inositol, Choline, Guarana (but that has natural forms of caffeine in it) Gotu kola (same) Ginkgo Biloba. Carnitine. Angelica >Ginseng. Omega 3's COQ10 if he is aging. Bromelain? If there are other health concerns that sap this energy, this may be helpful to know as well. Arginine, Ornithine. Methionine is a great transporter of some of the above mentioned amino acids. Iso-leucine, leucine and valine provide anti-catabolic measures, and give him energy, if he is protein depleted and in a catabolic state. Iron-does he have any health impairments, meds he takes or maladies that sap this energy, or nutrients mentioned, that can also lessen the amount of others? I can name so much more than many energizers, but to facilitate this in the best possible manner, I would need to know alot more about him- I do not know anything about him. Some of these are amino acids and have L's in front of them. Zinc < 50mgs a day heightens immune response-higher dosages can lower immune response. A, C, E (omega 3's are better) and selenium are the ACES, four top=known anti-oxidants (get selenium in yeast bound form tho-too much can also kill ya) << Bad for energy. Sorta like vanadyl sulfate (a form of vanadium-good and bad) Sorta like Chromium picolinate (chromium in hex form will not be a good thing for life issues) The US Govt actually has the patent on Chromium picolinate (regulates insulin levels-trivia)Polyphenols and catchetins, found in green tea. Milk Thistle (Silmaryn extract) can boost his energy if his kidneys and liver (overuse due to meds or health issues) are sapping this energy. Proanthocyanidins are the best anti-oxidant, and can shore up the B's his body or meds deplete. Even basic minerals that bind to toxins can give him energy by binding to, and getting rid of them, and therefore enabling these amino acids and minerals to bind to other components for energy, including vitamins. Alfalfa is an all-around-all encompassing vitamin/mineral supplement. Even phenylalanine can convert to some of the above mentioned. Dehydroepiandosterone is three steps away from testosterone, BUT, not recommended due to his age(assumption based on avatar)-PLUS, why mess with hormones? Not enough information from you, and so many relative factors and/or aids for his benefit in this cause, alone, or in combination possible, sorry-not enough info-and so many possible answers. Blah Blah Blah Eleutherococcus root IS Ginseng. I like Korean the best.
2006-12-04 08:12:33 · answer #1 · answered by For sure 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Eating well and getting the vitamins and minerals you need is a natural way to get energy. If his diet is lacking, then I would suggest he takes some multivitamins. Also, exercise is a great way to boost energy levels. It's hard at first because you don't feel as if you have the energy to work out, but after a few weeks, he'll notice an increase in his energy level.
2006-12-04 15:55:55 · answer #2 · answered by edawns 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the caffeine is in coffee or tea - then replace both with decaffinated tea and coffee. Working odd hours will always play havoc on your energy levels. Try getting him to take an energy boosting tonic - but remind him to take lots of vitamin c
2006-12-04 15:56:46 · answer #3 · answered by kilamanjaro 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am hypersensitive to caffeine. I cannot have it either. For me, a red colored drink helps keep me awake. The red dye in the drink keeps some people awake. Try a strawberry or cherry soda.
2006-12-05 18:05:31 · answer #4 · answered by pennypincher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! An apple gives you more energy than a cup of coffee.
2006-12-04 15:54:23 · answer #5 · answered by Another Garcia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read somewhere the other day that eating an apple in the morning will wake you up much better than a cup of coffee.
2006-12-04 15:54:14 · answer #6 · answered by kj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My answer to everything is a hot bath.
feeling depressed; take a bath
feeling tired; take a bath
feeling angry; take a bath
feeling bored; take a bath
it just makes ya feel so good when you get out all clean and relaxed, ready to take on the world.
2006-12-04 15:57:07 · answer #7 · answered by kate d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aderol. Pink footballs
2006-12-04 15:53:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
eat things with carbs. most people think they are bad for you, but they really are not unless you eat TTOOOOONNNNSSS of them.lol. Carbs are another sorce of energy, and don't make your chemical out put go strange like caffeine does.
2006-12-04 16:04:38 · answer #9 · answered by Meagan B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should drink lots of water and do plenty of exercise. The more he exercises, the more his energy levels will boost.
2006-12-04 15:53:52 · answer #10 · answered by mikah_smiles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋