Cerebral fatigue, mind overload, feeling like your brain is slowing down by mid-week? When mental energy drops, intellectual tone needs to be sustained. Our selection of food supplements combines anti-fatigue active ingredients: magnesium, vitamins B and C, ginseng, guarana, acerola or royal jelly. Magnesium, B vitamins and vitamin C help reduce fatigue and support the normal functioning of the nervous system. Ideal for exams, a peak workload or a change of pace, in a course of treatment lasting a few weeks.
More detailsDecreased energy, overwork, temporary asthenia: mental fatigue often sets in when the body is stretched beyond its reserves. Intellectual tonus" supplements aim to provide a boost of energy, in support of restful sleep and a balanced diet, which remain the primary levers of vitality.
Intellectual tonus concerns mental energy and the fight against fatigue. If your need is for memory, take a look at our memory food supplements; if it's to support attention to a task, turn to our concentration food supplements.
A tonic cure is best taken in the morning, over a few weeks, rather than continuously. Reserve caffeinated formulas (guarana, ginseng + caffeine) for the first part of the day to preserve your sleep. Ginseng is not recommended in cases of hormonal disorders or during pregnancy. Above all, if mental fatigue persists for several weeks, you should seek medical advice: there may be a cause to be identified (sleep, deficiencies, chronic stress). Advice written by Arnaud Comaills, Doctor of Pharmacy.
It's a dietary supplement designed to support mental energy and help the body cope with temporary fatigue or overwork. They generally combine fatigue-reducing vitamins and minerals (magnesium, vitamins B and C, iron) with traditionally-used energizing plants such as ginseng, guarana or acerola.
Magnesium, B vitamins (B6, B9, B12 in particular) and vitamin C help reduce fatigue and support normal nervous system function. Iron also helps reduce fatigue. These supplements go hand in hand with a healthy lifestyle, particularly adequate sleep.
Royal jelly is a natural substance rich in vitamin B5, traditionally taken as a stimulant, particularly at the change of season. Ginseng is an adaptogenic root traditionally recognized as a physical and intellectual stimulant. Guarana, rich in caffeine, is appreciated for its alertness, but is best taken during the day. The choice depends on your sensitivity and when you take it: ask your pharmacist for advice.
Intellectual tone concerns overall mental energy and the fight against cerebral fatigue. Memory is concerned with recording and retrieving information, and concentration with maintaining attention on a task. If fatigue dominates, the intellectual tonus section is the right choice; otherwise, turn to memory or concentration supplements.
Formulas containing caffeine or guarana are best taken during the day, and with caution in cases of sensitivity or palpitations. Ginseng is not recommended in cases of hormonal disorders or during pregnancy. Report any treatment to your pharmacist. If mental fatigue persists for several weeks, consult a doctor to find the cause.
