Evidence supporting the use of: Triglyceride
For the health condition: Energy (lack of)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 4
Triglycerides are the primary form of fat found in the body and in dietary fats. They play a critical role in energy storage and metabolism. When the body requires energy between meals, during fasting, or during extended physical activity, triglycerides stored in adipose tissue are broken down into free fatty acids and glycerol through a process called lipolysis. These molecules are then transported to tissues such as muscle and liver, where they are oxidized to generate ATP, the energy currency of the cell.
Scientific evidence strongly supports the role of triglycerides as a fundamental energy source. In clinical settings, medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs)—a specific type of triglyceride—are sometimes used as dietary supplements to provide a rapidly available energy source, particularly for individuals with fat absorption disorders or increased metabolic demands. Several studies have shown that MCTs are more quickly metabolized than long-chain triglycerides, resulting in faster energy availability. This has made them popular in medical nutrition therapy and among athletes seeking quick energy boosts.
However, while the biochemical role of triglycerides in energy provision is well-established, direct supplementation with triglycerides for the treatment of "lack of energy" in otherwise healthy individuals is less commonly recommended outside of specific clinical or athletic contexts. Nonetheless, the scientific rationale for their use in supporting energy metabolism is robust.
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
Erodium cicutarium
Egg
Elk antler
Elthyl-Alpha-Guanido-Methyl-Ethanoate
Ecdysterone
Ephedrine
Egg protein
glucose
Ketone Salts
Milk Protein
peanut
Wheat