11-14. Caffeine Addiction
Ever wondered what 365 pre-office espressos do to your body? How about 3650plus over 10 years? “Regular caffeine use stimulates the adrenal glands,” nutritionist Alice Mackintosh explains. “Over time this can lead to anxiety and palpitations.” For a morning energy boost that won’t give you the shakes, try swapping your jumpleads for a selection of the below:
Omega man Add this to your water first thing for a hit of bio-available omega-3 and 6, both proven to support brain health and dampen workday anxiety. Equi London Fundamental £55 equilondon.com
Vit don’t quit Ideal for men with no time to waste, these tablets are focused on increasing mental stamina with the full spectrum of B vitamins, plus magnesium to promote healthy sleep function. Swisse Ultiplus Energy B+ £20 boots.com
Branching out As well as knitting together new muscle, branched-chain amino acids are adept at fighting fatigue and raising endurance – even if the heaviest thing you’re lifting this morning is your laptop. MHP BCAA Energy 10x £ 15 allstarhealth.com
Acid trip These tabs hit you with a high dose of pantothenic acid, a B vitamin shown to support mental performance and increase energy usage on the fly – with no need to brave the Starbucks queue. Solgar Panthothenic Acid £9.30 solgar.co.uk