Having enough energy is vital. The key to reestablishing your energy is to address the root causes of fatigue and the nutritional deficiencies behind fatigue.
Causes of fatigue
There are two top causes of fatigue. The first is a lack of sleep. It doesn’t matter how many supplements you take—you’re still going to be tired if you’re not sleeping.
The second core cause of fatigue is running your body on the wrong fuel (glucose). Burning fat is the most efficient source of energy. To do that, you need to get on the Healthy Keto diet.
How to get rid of fatigue fast?
Overall, to boost your energy and avoid fatigue, you need to consume a variety of healthy foods and avoid foods that cause fatigue, like sugar and refined carbs. You also need to make sure you’re getting plenty of quality sleep.
Primary nutrient deficiencies that cause fatigue:
1. Vitamin B12
The best source:
- Animal products
2. Folate (B9)
The best source:
- Dark leafy greens
3. Iron
The best source:
- Red meat
4. Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
The best sources:
- Animal products
- Plant products
- Seeds
- Nuts
- Nutritional yeast
5. Magnesium
The best sources:
- Leafy greens
- Animal products
- Plant products
6. Potassium
The best source:
- Leafy greens
Constant stress causes the most fatigue. Anyone looking after very young children or a family member with dementia or Alzheimers will know this. The toll on the body is exponential if you don’t get enough sleep.
Hi, what about vit D? When mine is low I always feel exhausted or could it be a different issue too? Thanks
I was very fatigued until I started taking B12. What an improvement!