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Energy Supplement Powder — Guarana & Ginseng

For days that demand more.

THE FACT

Tiredness is the most commonly reported health issue among European workers: 37% experience it¹.

SOUNDS FAMILIAR?

Meetings piling up, shifts running long, or your focus starting to fade by mid-afternoon.

It’s normal to feel tiredness at work, but it’s a different story when it doesn’t go away once you’re home.

THE BRIDGE

That’s how Energy Supplement Powder — Guarana & Ginseng was developed.

Magnesium and the trio of vitamins for tiredness (C, B6 and B12), in a soluble sachet with guarana, mate and ginseng.

Origin / why

Energy — Guarana & Ginseng is designed for teams working long shifts, night work or seasonal workload peaks, where fatigue can affect both performance and safety. Magnesium and vitamins C, B6 and B12 help reduce tiredness and fatigue. The formula is rounded out with a blend of guarana, mate and ginseng.

References

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA). OSH Pulse 2025: Occupational safety and health in the era of climate and digital change [Internet]. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union; 2025. p. 12. Available at: https://osha.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/OSH-pulse-2025-climate-digital-change_EN.pdf

Jordina Casademunt

9to5 Nutritionist

“This product is built for the most demanding days: I recommend taking the sachet in the morning, since the magnesium and vitamins it contains help reduce tiredness and fatigue throughout the day.”

Nutritional

Tap on each ingredient to learn more.

Tiredness & fatigue

WHY DOES IT WORK? Magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue1, helping maintain energy levels throughout the day.
WHAT IS IT? Magnesium is an essential mineral the body needs every day and cannot produce on its own, so we get it through diet.
WHY DOES IT WORK? Vitamin C also contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue1.
WHAT IS IT? Vitamin C is a vitamin the body doesn’t store in large amounts, so it needs a regular supply through the diet.
WHY DOES IT WORK? Vitamin B6, in turn, contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue1.
WHAT IS IT? Vitamin B6 covers a group of related compounds, such as pyridoxine, found naturally in foods like meat, fish, chickpeas or bananas.
WHY DOES IT WORK? And vitamin B12 rounds out the effect, also contributing to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue1.
WHAT IS IT? Vitamin B12 is a nutrient made only by certain bacteria, not by plants or animals themselves.

Psychological function & nervous system:

WHY DOES IT WORK? Magnesium contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system and to normal psychological function1.
WHAT IS IT? Magnesium is an essential mineral the body needs every day and cannot produce on its own, so we get it through diet.
WHY DOES IT WORK? Vitamin C also contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system and to normal psychological function1.
WHAT IS IT? Vitamin C is a vitamin the body doesn’t store in large amounts, so it needs a regular supply through the diet.
WHY DOES IT WORK? Vitamin B6 contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system and to normal psychological function1.
WHAT IS IT? Vitamin B6 covers a group of related compounds, such as pyridoxine, found naturally in foods like meat, fish, chickpeas or bananas.
WHY DOES IT WORK? And vitamin B12 also contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system and to normal psychological function1.
WHAT IS IT? Vitamin B12 is a nutrient made only by certain bacteria, not by plants or animals themselves.

Immune system & cell protection – Vitamin C

WHY DOES IT WORK? Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system and helps protect cells from oxidative stress1.
WHAT IS IT? Vitamin C is a vitamin the body doesn’t store in large amounts, so it needs a regular supply through the diet.

Additional support

WHY DOES IT WORK? Guarana has been studied for its natural caffeine content, a compound with a possible role in alertness.
WHAT IS IT? Paullinia cupana, known as guarana, is a plant native to the Amazon whose seeds naturally contain caffeine and have traditionally been used for their stimulating effect.
WHY DOES IT WORK? Mate has been studied for its composition of plant compounds, including caffeine, with a possible role in alertness.
WHAT IS IT? Ilex paraguariensis, known as yerba mate, is a plant native to South America whose leaves are traditionally used in energising infusions.
WHY DOES IT WORK? Ginseng has been studied for its traditional role as an adaptogenic plant, linked to physical and mental performance.
WHAT IS IT? Panax ginseng is a root traditionally used in Asian medicine for its revitalising properties.
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Composition and dosage (per sachet, 4.5 g)

Magnesium

199 mg · 53,1% VRN*

Vitamin C

40 mg · 50% VRN*

Vitamin B6

1,4 mg · 100% VRN*

Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)

3 µg · 120% VRN*

Guarana extract

40 mg (del cual cafeína: 4 mg)

Mate extract

20 mg (del cual cafeína: 0,2 mg)

Ginseng extract

15 mg

Total caffeine

4,2 mg

*NRV: Nutrient Reference Value.

Full ingredient list

Maltodextrin; acidity regulator (citric acid); magnesium oxide; flavourings; anti-caking agent (silicon dioxide); guarana seed extract (Paullinia cupana) (0.9%); L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C); colour (natural caramel); mate leaf extract (Ilex paraguariensis) (0.5%); ginseng root extract (Panax ginseng) (0.4%); sweetener (sucralose); pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6); cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12).

Directions of use

Pour the contents of one sachet (4.5 g) into a glass. Add water (200 ml) and stir until fully dissolved. Do not consume undiluted. Recommended daily dose: 1 sachet (4.5 g).

Allergens

Contains no allergens.

Warnings

Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of young children. Do not exceed the stated recommended daily dose. For adults only. Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. If you are undergoing drug treatment, consult a healthcare professional.

Contraindications

Not recommended for people undergoing antidiabetic treatment, during pregnancy or breastfeeding due to the caffeine from guarana and mate, or for minors due to its caffeine content. Also not recommended for people with anxiety, insomnia, tachycardia or uncontrolled hypertension, or with an active peptic ulcer, as caffeine can increase gastric acidity.

Interactions

May interact with antidiabetic treatments (see Contraindications), as well as with anticoagulants or MAO inhibitors, due to the ginseng content. If you are undergoing any drug treatment, consult your healthcare professional before taking this product.

References

1. European Union. Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012 establishing a list of permitted health claims made on foods [Internet]. Official Journal of the European Union, L136/1. 2012. Available at: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32012R0432

Education

01

Eye-opening fact

Magnesium is involved in hundreds of processes in the body, including the way cells produce energy¹.

02

Myth vs. reality

Myth:
“The only way to fight tiredness at work is to drink more coffee.”

Reality:
Coffee “wakes you up” in the short term. But tiredness goes far beyond that, and also depends on whether your body has the nutrients it needs, such as magnesium and B-group vitamins².

03

Top ingredient

Vitamin C isn’t just an antioxidant. It’s also needed for the body to make carnitine, the molecule that transports fat to the mitochondria to produce energy³.

04

9to5 tip

Take it in the morning or mid-morning, and avoid combining it with other sources of caffeine that same day (coffee, tea, energy drinks).

References

1. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Magnesium — Health Professional Fact Sheet [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): NIH; 2026 [updated 6 Jan 2026]. Available at: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional/

2. European Union. Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012 establishing a list of permitted health claims made on foods [Internet]. Official Journal of the European Union, L136/1. 2012. Available at: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32012R0432

3. Linus Pauling Institute, Micronutrient Information Center, Oregon State University. Vitamin C [Internet]. Corvallis (OR): LPI. Available at: https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/vitamins/vitamin-C

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FAQ

What vitamins should I take for tiredness?

Energy — Guarana & Ginseng combines magnesium and vitamins C, B6 and B12, which contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Can I take it if I also drink coffee?

Yes. Each Energy — Guarana & Ginseng sachet provides just 4.2 mg of caffeine — very little compared to a cup of coffee (around 90 mg). If you also have coffee, tea or energy drinks that day, just keep your total caffeine intake under 400 mg a day, the limit EFSA recommends for healthy adults across all sources combined.

Can I combine it with other supplements?

Yes, it’s compatible with an additional B-complex or other forms of magnesium (bisglycinate, citrate) if you’re looking for a higher intake.

Is Energy — Guarana & Ginseng unsuitable for anyone?

It’s not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, for minors, or for people undergoing antidiabetic, anticoagulant or MAO inhibitor treatment. Also avoid it if you have anxiety, insomnia, tachycardia, uncontrolled hypertension or an active peptic ulcer. If in doubt, check with your doctor before taking it.

When should I take it?

In the morning or mid-morning, dissolved in 200 ml of water.

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