Energy can come and go, as with fatigue. This can be due to a variety of causes, albeit not sleeping enough, not eating a balanced diet, absorption issues or even just exerting yourself.

Consider Mopani Pharmacy your one-stop shop for a pick-me-up or even a long-term supplement plan! Here are some of our favourite picks of the week:

Berocca Performance or Berocca Performance 50+ Effervescent Tabs

Berocca Performance Effervescent Tabs, 10’s can be taken daily for a sustained release of energy throughout the day. It contains numerous vitamins and minerals that may aid in keeping you awake and alert, with the stamina to keep going. The 50+ variant is formulated for adults older than 50.

  • Gluten, Yeast, Lactose, peanut free

Creche Guard Restore Lolly

This raspberry flavoured jelly fluid is can be used as a cold or frozen treat to bring relief. This is a great and convenient product to replenish fluids, nutrients and electrolytes when your child is ill with symptoms such as nausea, diarrhoea and fever.

  • Dairy, gluten and colourant free
  • Suitable for toddlers from the age of 3

Pharmaton Proactive Caps

Contains but not limited to Ginseng root extract; Beta-Carotene; Vitamins; B 1, 2, 3, 6, 9 (folic acid) 12, C, D and E; Biotin; Copper; Iron; Zinc; Selenium; Manganese; Calcium and Magnesium.

The product is designed to aid in your overall physical health and wellbeing – with ginseng to help release energy, relieve fatigue and balance deficient nutrition

  • Not suitable for vegans / vegetarians
  • Contains Lactose / peanut oil
  • Gluten free
  • Diabetic / athlete friendly
  • Not suitable for breastfeeding / pregnant women
  • Recommended for users aged 18 and older

Cal-C-Vita

This product contains a whole lot of nutrients that may help to boost your immune system and fight fatigue. Ingredients include but are not limited to;

Thiamin, Riboflavin, Nicotinamide, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Biotin. Calcium, Vitamins, Minerals, D-Mannitol, Polysorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Flavourants, Colourants and Artificial Sweeteners.

  • Gluten, yeast, sugar or preservative free
  • Suitable for persons older than 12

Vita-Thion Energy Tonic

Vita-Thion contains ingredients that can be used by your body as a source of energy and antioxidants such as Vitamins B1 and C; ATP and Glutathion.

  • Vegetarian / Halaal Friendly
  • Safe for persons older than 10
  • Contains no alcohol / caffeine

Turbovite Vitality

Contains Vitamins B 1, 2, 3, 6, 12; C; Fructose; L-Tyrosine; Panax Ginseng Root; Calcium; Magnesium and Ginkgo Biloba Leaf. This product is advisable you, if you want a caffeine-free boost of energy.

  • Suitable for persons aged 12 and older
  • Caffeine free

Pediasure Complete

This product contains 28 essential vitamins and minerals, formulated for kids between ages 2 and 10. Children struggling to eat and maintaining a healthy weight may benefit from Pediasure as it serves as a grow-and-gain aid. This will ultimately boost their energy levels and fight lethargy that is a side effect of malnutrition

  • Contains cows’ milk

Ensure

This product contains 21 essential vitamins and minerals and a high volume of Omega 3. It is considered one of the top recommended products in adult nutrition among those who suffer from malnutrition and conditions that make it difficult to eat. Ensure can help target deficiencies as well as fight fatigue relating to poor nutrition.

  • Suitable for lactose intolerance, however NOT suitable for galactosaemia.
  • Gluten Free
  • Not suitable for diabetics

Remember

Speak to our staff at Mopani if you are planning on making use of any of these products for an extended period of time. This will help you identify which product will benefit you or your family the best according to age, activity and lifestyle. 

Read more: Vitamin B and why you need it