Vitamin and mineral infusions are becoming more and more popular. Within an hour, you can have a solution of nutrient-rich saline infused into your bloodstream, helping you enhance your health and fight various medical conditions. Which nutrients should you have included in the infusion? Well, that depends on your goals. If your goals are to improve your energy levels, then here are a few vitamins and minerals to consider.

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is a vitamin that plays a huge role in metabolism. Unfortunately, a lot of people are deficient in B12, which leads to symptoms like lethargy and depression. Vitamin B12 deficiency is really common in people who eat limited animal products since meat and eggs are key sources of the nutrient, but even omnivores are often deficient because their bodies don't absorb B12 well. Luckily, when you receive this vitamin via an infusion, you don't have to wonder whether your body will absorb it or not. If you are indeed deficient in B12, expect to feel remarkably more energetic after your infusion.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C has long been known for its role in immunity. When you don't get enough vitamin C in your diet, you might start to feel lethargic because your immune system is having to work overtime. An infusion that is high in vitamin C can help kick your immune system back into high gear, so you feel revitalized. As a bonus, you probably won't get sick as often, so your energy levels will have more of a chance to bounce back.

Zinc

Zinc is a mineral that plays a lot of complex roles in the body. It is necessary for the production of certain hormones related to sleep. So if you don't have enough zinc, you may not sleep well, which of course leaves you feeling lethargic. An infusion with zinc will help you sleep more soundly. Zinc also plays a role in the immune system, so it can help protect you from colds and cases of the flu that would leave you feeling sapped for energy.

Magnesium

Magnesium is a mineral found mostly in plants that are grown in magnesium-rich soils. Many soils these days are depleted of magnesium, which means fruits and veggies also do not contain as much of this nutrient as they should. A deficiency of magnesium can leave you feeling depressed and mentally exhausted, so including some magnesium in your infusion can give you a burst of newfound energy.

Contact services like Idaho Arthritis Center to learn more about these nutrients. They can give you a better idea of which are the best to include in your infusion for maximum energy gain.