It's another Q&A edition of Optimal Health Daily, and I'm Dr. Neil Malick.

Hey there, happy Friday, and welcome to another Q&A edition of Optimal Health Daily,

where I answer your health questions related to fitness, diet and nutrition, and lots more.

You send in the questions, and I answer them for you.

Oh, and if you do send in a question,

we'll physically mail you a copy of our hardcover workbook as long as you're in the U.S. and we have some left.

Now, if you're outside of the U.S., we'll email you a digital version.

Now, I'll tell you how to send in a question at the end of the show,

but for now, let's hear today's question as we optimize your life.

Today's question came via email. Catherine writes,

I'm curious about ways to increase energy levels without caffeine. I keep my sleep time as sacred as

possible as a parent and prioritize protein, but still find

energy levels regularly very low. For me, caffeine is not a good option for other health reasons.

Do you know of other alternatives to boost energy? Thank you.

Hi, Catherine, thank you so much for taking the time to send in your question.

Now, I may not be a parent, well, unless having four-legged fur babies counts, but I'm with you.

My sleep time is sacred. So, besides getting enough sleep most nights and drinking coffee or tea,

what else can we do to increase our energy levels

throughout the day? First, we'd want to make sure there aren't any underlying health issues

that might be going on. So, a quick conversation with your health care provider is always a good

idea, especially if energy levels have dropped significantly. We want to be sure to rule out any vitamin or mineral deficiencies

or, again, other underlying conditions first.

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