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 …