The Exhausted Mom's Guide to Energy Supplements That Actually Help

After years of research (scrolling Instagram at 2 AM while feeding a baby), exhausted parents have identified supplements that actually provide energy beyond coffee.

**The Coffee Problem:** You're drinking 6 cups a day. You're still tired. Your hands shake but you can't keep your eyes open. Welcome to parenting.

**What Actually Works:**

**1. B12 Vitamins** <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6NP5SN5?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.11O2CP7410VKF&linkCode=tr1&tag=fwc26affiliat-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.11O2CP7410VKF_1762615327373" target="_blank" rel="noopener">B12 liquid drops</a> provide energy without the coffee jitters. Drop them in water. Pretend you're taking care of yourself.

**2. Caffeine Alternatives** When coffee isn't working fast enough, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9NZ8P9V?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.3ADW8MD41K6G6&linkCode=tr1&tag=fwc26affiliat-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.3ADW8MD41K6G6_1762614830475" target="_blank" rel="noopener">caffeine chews</a> work in minutes. Keep them in your purse for emergencies.

**3. Protein Powder** <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HL316KM?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.2Q3HHM49MIWG2&linkCode=tr1&tag=fwc26affiliat-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.2Q3HHM49MIWG2_1762615724151" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Simple protein powder</a> in your coffee or smoothie prevents the mid-morning crash.

**4. Inositol for Hormones** <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH2WLYGJ?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.106ADVHYTEFNV&linkCode=tr1&tag=fwc26affiliat-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.106ADVHYTEFNV_1762615273159" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Myo-inositol supplements</a> help balance hormones that affect energy and mood. Especially helpful postpartum.

**5. Better Coffee Delivery** Upgrade to a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFGN14V4?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.1HAI9ZK9KZT8U&linkCode=tr1&tag=fwc26affiliat-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.1HAI9ZK9KZT8U_1762614763182" target="_blank" rel="noopener">grind and brew coffee maker</a> so your coffee is actually good.

**The Real Secret:** Sleep. But since that's not happening, supplements are the next best option. Take them with <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FB3TXSLG?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.3SX8G1TZ6KV02&linkCode=tr1&tag=fwc26affiliat-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.3SX8G1TZ6KV02_1762614919059" target="_blank" rel="noopener">protein bars</a> for breakfast and call it self-care.