Energy

Description

Energy is the capacity to engage in vigorous behavior.  Endogenous, cellular Energy is produced within the Mitochondria of Cells as part of the KrebsCycle.

Adipose Tissue is the body's storage site for future Energy production.

Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) converts to Energy more readily than other forms of Adipose Tissue.

Alkaloids

 Betaine may increase the body’s Energy levels. 

 Caffeine may temporarily increase Energy levels.  ^[1]

 Ephedrine (when consumed in conjunction with (i.e. simultaneously with) Caffeine) may increase Energy levels.  ^[2]

Amino Acids

 Alanine may be utilized in the production of Energy (by converting to endogenous Glucose when insufficient endogenous Glucose is available for the production of Energy such as during Exercise or Fasting or in the presence of Hypoglycemia). 

 Alpha-Ketoglutarate (AKG) is involved in the Krebs Cycle of Energy production.  ^[3]

 Arginine and Ornithine (when consumed simultaneously) may enhance the release of Human Growth Hormone (hGH) which may enhance the body’s production of Energy. 

 Asparagine is a source of Energy in the Brain.  ^[4]

 Aspartic Acid is a source of Energy in the Brain.  ^[5]

 Carnitine may facilitate the production of Energy within the body by carrying Fatty Acids into the Mitochondria and stimulating their oxidation into Energy:  ^[6]

 Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) may improve the Energy metabolism of Neurons and other Cells (by enhancing the transport of Medium-Chain Saturated Fatty Acids and Short-Chain Saturated Fatty Acids across the Cell Membranes of Neurons into the Mitochondria).  ^[7]

 Citrulline may increase the production of Energy.  ^[8]

 Glucogenic Amino Acids facilitate the body’s production of Energy (after they have been metabolized to Glucose within the Liver).  ^[9]

 Glutamic Acid (manufactured within the body from Glutamine) is utilized as a source of Energy within the Brain.  ^[10]

 Glycine may increase Energy production (after its conversion to Glucose in the Liver): 

 However, excessive Glycine causes a decrease in Energy production.

 Isoleucine may help to regulate Energy levels (by stabilizing and regulating Blood Sugar levels).

 Leucine may be utilized within the body in the production of Energy.  ^[11]

 Phenylalanine (1,500 mg per day) may assist Energy production where Norepinephrine deficiency exists.  ^[12]

 Tyrosine (1,000 - 6,000 mg per day) may increase Energy production where a Norepinephrine deficiency exists and may also increases Energy by contributing to Thyroid Hormones that increase the body's Basal Metabolic Rate.  ^[13]

Amino Acid Derivatives

 Dimethyl Glycine (DMG) may enhance the production of Energy.  ^[14]

Aromatic Oils

 Jasmine Oil (vapors inhaled via Aromatherapy) reputedly increases the subjective feelings of Energy (according to anecdotal reports). 

 Peppermint Oil (vapors inhaled via Aromatherapy) reputedly increases the subjective feelings of Energy (according to anecdotal reports). 

Carbohydrates

 All dietary Carbohydrates are converted within the body to Glucose which is then used in the Krebs Cycle (via Adenosine Triphosphate) as a source of Energy within the body:

 Excess Carbohydrates are stored as Glycogen in the Muscles and Liver.  When Glycogen stores become full, excess Carbohydrates are converted to Adipose Tissue and Cholesterol

 When the body requires Energy, Glycogen is converted within the Liver and Muscles back to Glucose (via ) which is then released into the bloodstream.

 Polysaccharides are the body's best source of Carbohydrate-derived Energy:

 Polysaccharides are slowly reverted back to Monosaccharides within the body, eventually forming Glucose which is then oxidized (burned for Energy) at the same rate at which it is produced.

 Polysaccharides are also involved in the production of Energy through the production of Acetic Acid from fermenting Polysaccharides within the Large Intestine.

 Supplemental Ribose may increase the body’s production of Energy (via additional Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) production).  ^[15]

Electron Transport System

 Flavins - i.e. Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide (FAD) ^[16] and Flavin Mononucleotide (FMN) ^[17] participate in the production of Energy (due to its role in the Electron Transport System).

 Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotides (NAD) is an import factor in Glycolysis - the extraction of Energy from Glucose - NAD functions as a hydrogen acceptor in oxidation reduction in the electron transport chain involved in cellular respiration:

 Supplemental NADH may increase the body’s production of Energy.  ^[18]

Elements and Gases

 Hydrogen atoms participate (at a cellular level) in many of the intermediate steps in the manufacture of Energy within the body.

Enzymes

 Cytochrome C Oxidase is intimately invovled in the body’s production of Energy (the decreased activity of this enzyme that occurs with age is believed to be responsible for the reduced Energy experienced with aging).  ^[19]