{"id":9375,"date":"2022-01-21T13:00:49","date_gmt":"2022-01-21T13:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.personanutrition.com\/blog\/?p=9375"},"modified":"2023-01-09T17:12:17","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T17:12:17","slug":"coffee-alternatives-where-else-to-look-for-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.personanutrition.com\/blog\/coffee-alternatives-where-else-to-look-for-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"Top supplements for energy: 5 alternatives to coffee"},"content":{"rendered":"When it comes to coffee,\u00a0it&#8217;s hard to know what to believe. Some studies\u00a0claim\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0good for you; some\u00a0studies claim\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0not.\u00a0So\u00a0if you want to be healthy,\u00a0should you keep\u00a0coffee\u00a0in your diet? Should you cut\u00a0back?\u00a0It turns out\u00a0the answer\u00a0may\u00a0be in\u00a0your\u00a0genes.\u00a0\u00a0According to recent research, people\u00a0with different genetic profiles\u00a0metabolize caffeine in different ways.\u00a0For some, processing caffeine is a snap:\u00a0Their\u00a0bodies break it down quickly, meaning\u00a0it doesn\u2019t make them feel\u00a0shaky\u00a0or tense, and\u00a0they have no issues\u00a0downing\u00a0a cup before bed.\u00a0Others aren\u2019t so lucky:\u00a0They metabolize coffee slowly, making\u00a0them\u00a0more likely to feel\u00a0side effects\u00a0like\u00a0the\u00a0jitters,\u00a0anxiousness and energy crashes. If you fall into this latter group, kicking your coffee habit is probably a good idea.\u00a0\u00a0Luckily, you have options.\u00a0Below, our nutrition experts\u00a0have\u00a0laid out\u00a0your best\u00a0alternatives to that cup of Joe.\u00a0\u00a01) Sharpen your thinking with mushroom \u201ccoffee\u201d\u00a0Certain medicinal mushrooms\u00a0have been shown to\u00a0help your\u00a0mind and body:\u00a0They\u00a0improve working memory and even\u00a0reinforce your immune response.1\u00a0 When you dry these mushrooms, grind them up and mix them with hot water, you get\u00a0a creamy coffee-like beverage.\u00a0So\u00a0if you\u2019re looking for a brain-friendly alternative to coffee\u2014without the jitters\u2014look for\u00a0mushroom drinks\u00a0in the powdered drink aisle.\u00a0But heads up:\u00a0Make\u00a0sure\u00a0you\u00a0read\u00a0the label\u00a0carefully, as\u00a0some of these products\u00a0contain\u00a0instant coffee.\u00a02)\u00a0Find your energy with\u00a0Cordyceps\u00a0Cordyceps are a group of medicinal mushrooms known to improve energy, support stamina, help your heart, reduce oxidative stress and even mitigate the effects of aging. They were discovered centuries ago by farmers and herders who noticed animals eating the fungi in the wild, tried them out themselves and found they helped improve their energy.2 If you\u2019re looking for a non-coffee boost, they\u2019re a great, time-tested option. You can find Cordyceps in mushroom coffee and mushroom tea, or take it in supplement form.\u00a03) Try\u00a0Matcha\u00a0for a bump without the slump\u00a0Matcha is a type of powdered green tea\u00a0that\u00a0makes\u00a0an earthy, creamy\u00a0beverage\u00a0when mixed with water.\u00a0Thanks to a moderate amount of caffeine, it can give you a little bump to start your day. But unlike coffee, it also contains\u00a0L-theanine, an amino acid phytonutrient that counteracts the cortisol-increasing effects of caffeine,\u00a0increasing your\u00a0calm\u00a0and\u00a0avoiding\u00a0spikes and crashes.\u00a0For an extra treat, try it in a latte\u2014with or without the sugar.\u00a04)\u00a0Fermented Ginseng: Still good after 5,000 years\u00a0Fermented\u00a0ginseng, an\u00a0adaptogenic\u00a0herb, has been used\u00a0in\u00a0traditional Chinese\u00a0medicine for\u00a0millennia.\u00a0One strain in particular\u2014Asian\u00a0or Panax\u00a0ginseng\u2014is known to\u00a0have\u00a0an uplifting effect\u00a0on\u00a0the nervous system while\u00a0helping to manage\u00a0stress.\u00a0This is backed by some convincing science: In multiple randomized, placebo-controlled trials,\u00a0supplemental fermented ginseng has been associated with improvements to quality of life, cognitive function and behavior.3 5) Stock up on vitamin B12\u00a0Vitamin B12 helps your nervous system stay healthy. If you\u2019re deficient, you may feel low on energy or even a little blue.4 \u00a0If you\u2019re in\u00a0that situation,\u00a0adding some\u00a0B-12\u00a0to\u00a0your diet can\u00a0help\u00a0put a spring\u00a0back\u00a0in your step.\u00a0Your best options?\u00a0Animal products\u2014including fish, meat, poultry, eggs\u00a0and dairy\u2014or a high-quality B-12 supplement.\u00a0Need help with supplements?\u00a0When it comes to\u00a0healthy\u00a0energy, there is no one-size-fits-all solution.\u00a0If you\u2019re interested in\u00a0trying energy\u00a0supplements, and you\u2019re not sure where to start, take our free nutrition assessment, and learn\u00a0exactly what you need to\u00a0get\u00a0your bounce\u00a0back.\u00a0This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. Do not use the information from this article for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this article.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to coffee,\u00a0it&#8217;s hard to know what to believe. Some studies\u00a0claim\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0good for you; some\u00a0studies claim\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0not.\u00a0So\u00a0if you want to be healthy,\u00a0should you keep\u00a0coffee\u00a0in your diet? 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