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A lot of people believe that this is true. They go out and buy over-the-counter vitamins and believe it gives them more energy. Energy comes from calories. A calorie is a unit of energy that is used by the body, and it’s found in food. You don't get calories by taking vitamin or mineral supplements. What vitamins can do (B vitamins in particular) is help the body release the energy from the food that you eat. For example, if you eat a carbohydrate food, certain vitamins can help release the energy from the food so your body can use it.

If people feel more energetic when they're taking vitamins, it might be because of other things. For example, they may be taking vitamins as part of adapting a healthier lifestyle. They may start going to the gym, or being more particular about what they eat. Those lifestyle changes can contribute to having an improved feeling of wellness and energy.

However, the mere act of taking a supplement is not going to give you more energy. Have you noticed the “energy shots” that are found near the cash register at convenience stores? Energy shots are liquid vitamins and minerals with most including a good shot of caffeine. The jolt that people claim that they feel is probably coming from the caffeine, not the vitamins or minerals.