Vitamins are often unrecognized, ignored, and thought to be a small part of our daily lives. But any vitamin deficiency, big or small, can cause a certain number of side effects and other issues. We have heard of the severe problems, such as seamen often suffering from scurvy and other signs of severe vitamin C deficiency. But most of us will never suffer from a vitamin deficiency that severe. Still, even small vitamin deficiencies can have a huge impact on our daily lives. But if we know nothing different, we don’t necessarily notice.

One of the major areas in which we suffer is in energy. Unfortunately, most major vitamin deficiencies will lead to lower levels of energy and major fatigue. There are some that are more severe than others. But if you want to get through your day, most of the time, vitamins could actually be a more efficient and side effect free alternative to caffeine. It’s just a question of which vitamins you use.

I would suggest just a few. The major B vitamins such as vitamin B6 and B12 have been the most noticed. They improve muscle energy and muscle repair, and they have also been known to improve brain function and clarity. They help you to metabolize many nutrients from carbs and fats for more energy. Likewise, vitamin C has been used to properly absorb iron. While iron deficiencies are less detrimental than overdoses, any deficiency of iron, which is more common in women, can lead to severe problems with fatigue.

Vitamin D has been known to improve the natural absorption of calcium, and this will help you to increase the release of serotonin from the brain while simultaneously helping you to increase metabolism and energy levels, and vitamin E will help you to deliver oxygen to the cells. Vitamin C and E are both antioxidants, which can also kill off free radicals that can hold you back. But best results will be achieved with a combination of these vitamins.