Evidence supporting the use of: Peanut
For the health condition: Energy (lack of)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Peanuts have been traditionally used in various cultures as a food to support energy levels, primarily due to their high caloric value, healthy fats, protein, and nutrient content. While there is little direct scientific research specifically linking peanuts to the treatment of "lack of energy" as a medical condition, their role as an energy-dense food is well recognized in nutritional science. Historically, peanuts have been included in diets for people needing extra calories or sustaining physical activity, such as athletes, laborers, or individuals in regions where food scarcity is an issue. Energy bars and snacks often contain peanuts for this reason.
From a nutritional standpoint, peanuts are rich in monounsaturated fats, protein, and carbohydrates, which can help provide sustained energy. They also contain micronutrients such as magnesium and B vitamins, which are important for energy metabolism. However, no clinical trials directly support the use of peanuts for treating pathological fatigue or chronic lack of energy. Thus, while peanuts are traditionally used and make sense nutritionally as a food source for energy, the evidence for their use in treating "energy (lack of)" as a health condition is limited and largely indirect.
Other ingredients used for Energy (lack of)
7-Keto-DHEAacai berry
acetyl l-carnitine
adenosine 5-triphosphate disodium (ATP)
alpha d-ribofuranose
alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
amino acids
amylopectin
ashwagandha
aspartic acid
beta-alanine
biotin
black pepper
bасора
caffeine
capsaicinoids
coconut milk
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
coffee fruit
cordyceps
creatine monohydrate
eleuthero
folate
fructose
ginseng
greens blend (proprietary)
guarana
guayusa
l-alanyl-l-glutamine
l-carnitine
l-glutamine
l-glycine
l-leucine
l-tyrosine
maca
magnesium
malic acid
maltodextrin
medium chain triglycerides (MCT)
microbial enzymes (proprietary)
milk
Acetyl-L-Tyrosine
nettle
pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)
pollen
protein
pyrroloquinoline disodium salt
rhodiola
rosemary
sage
shiitake mushroom
black ginger
sphaeranthus indicus
spirulina
succinic acid
tongkat ali
almond fruit
vegetable blend (proprietary)
velvet bean
vitamin B
vitamin B12
vitamin B6
whey protein
zinc
suma
jiaogulan
alpinia galangal
commiphora
bee pollen
lemongrass
siler root
cistanche
sweet flag
electrolytes blend (proprietary)
trace minerals
yerba mate
wheat germ
algae
1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Aralia
akebia
Alpha polylactate
Antler
Agastache
Arginine Creatine
Ardisia
Arginine malate
Anamu
Areca
adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Algal protein
Amor seco
Arginine silicate
Atractylone
Animal protein
Beta Phenethylalamine
Blackthorn
Beta-hydroxybutyrate
Beef liver
Bovine Protein
berry
Ba Ji Tian
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
banana
Baobab
Borneol
Chia seed
Coconut
Cinnamomum
Coenzyme A
coconut oil
Codonopsis
Cynomorium
Catecholamine
Chlorophytum
Chuchuhuasi
Curcumen
Coca
Chicken
cola nut
Dendrobium
Deer Root
Deer Velvet
Dragonhead
Dextrates
D-Ribose
Dextrose
Eurycomanone
Erodium cicutarium
Egg
Elk antler
Eurycoma Longifolia
Elthyl-Alpha-Guanido-Methyl-Ethanoate
Ecdysterone
Ephedrine
Egg protein
glucose
Ketone Salts
Milk Protein
peanut
Shellfish
Wheat
Other health conditions supported by peanut
Cardiovascular DiseaseCholesterol (high)
Diabetes
Energy (lack of)
Heart (weakness)
Metabolic Syndrome