It’s a rare person who wouldn’t like a magic pill to cure tiredness, but such a product simply does not exist, despite the fact that there are lots that make such a claim.

• Vitamin supplements are popular, but apart from a few notable exceptions, such as folic acid in pregnancy and vitamin D supplements for various groups including those who don’t get much sun exposure, most people can get all the nutrients they need from a healthy, balanced diet
• Energy drinks give a quick boost, thanks to their sugar and caffeine content, but the effect is temporary and can cause problems in the short term (e.g. irritability and restlessness) and in the long run (e.g. weight gain and raised blood pressure)
• Detox regimes, usually involving a strict diet of raw fruit and vegetables, often in juice form, have been debunked. After all, the kidneys are very effective and efficient at getting rid of what the body doesn’t need, so a healthy, balanced diet is considered more sensible.