Fatigue – I am always tired and don’t know what is wrong with me
Causes of fatigue 1. Nutrient deficiencies A low kilojoule diet and / or protein intake Low nutrient density – food intake might be high in kilojoule content and low in nutrient value Specific deficiencies: low in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, essential fatty acids. carotenoids and flavonoids Food intolerances or allergies 2. Stress: Physical and/or psychological Anxiety Insomnia Restlessness Burnout Depression 3. Mitochondrial dysfunction Impaired cellular energy production 4. Inflammation and Oxidative Stress Diet Lifestyle Genes Diseases: diabetes; cancer; cardiovascular disease etc. 5. Immune System Dysfunction Chronic infections: viral, bacterial and fungal – Herpes; Ross River virus; Epstein-Barr; Human retroviruses; Mycoplasma; Rubella …
Homocysteine – one of your most important health statistics – know it
Homocysteine is the one health statistic that will determine whether you will live long and healthy or die young. High levels of homocysteine are associated with damaged endothelium, increased platelet aggregation and the formation of atherosclerotic lesions. Homocysteine is a protein in the blood and should present at levels lower than 6. If you don’t follow a diet that ensures optimal health, levels of homocysteine will increase and that will increase your risk for 50 diseases including heart disease, strokes, diabetes, depression and Alzheimer’s. What is homocysteine? Homocysteine comes from an amino acid methionine, which is found in dietary …
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