Chronic Fatigue: Causes, Natural Solutions, and Recommended Products
Chronic fatigue affects more and more active adults, causing a decrease in productivity, motivation, and daily energy. When it persists despite rest, it becomes essential to seek its causes and consider scientifically studied natural solutions, in addition to medical advice if it persists beyond a few weeks.
What is chronic fatigue?
Chronic fatigue is defined as a persistent feeling of mental and physical exhaustion that does not disappear after rest. It can be linked to deficiencies, hormonal imbalance, chronic stress, or other medical causes that require professional diagnosis.
Common causes of chronic fatigue
- Iron or vitamin B12 deficiency [1]
- Magnesium deficiency [2]
- Non-restorative sleep or sleep apnea
- Chronic stress or professional burnout
- Thyroid problems (hypothyroidism) [3] — to be screened by a doctor
- Chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), a medical diagnosis
Studied food supplements
Ginseng
An adaptogenic plant, some studies suggest its effect on stress resistance and feelings of fatigue [4].
Magnesium
Involved in energy metabolism and neuromuscular relaxation. Often insufficient in stressed individuals [2].
Vitamin B12 and iron
Essential for red blood cell formation and tissue oxygenation. A deficiency can lead to significant fatigue [1].
Practical tips to combat fatigue
- Adopt a diet rich in vegetables, oilseeds, and whole grains
- Engage in moderate exercise (30 min/day)
- Limit refined sugar and stimulants
- Improve sleep quality: avoid screens 1 hour before bed
- Consult a doctor if fatigue persists beyond a few weeks
Supplements available on our website
- Calm Magnesium Glycinate, 90 caps (Natural Vitality) — highly absorbable magnesium bisglycinate
- American Ginseng 500 mg, Vegetable Capsules (NOW Foods)
- Vitamin B-12 Methylcobalamin (NOW Foods)
- Iron 18 mg (Ferrochel), Vegetable Capsules – Non-Constipating Iron Bisglycinate (NOW Foods)
Scientific references
- Allen LH. Causes of vitamin B12 and folate deficiency. Food Nutr Bull. 2008.
- Nielsen FH, Lukaski HC. Update on the relationship between magnesium and exercise. Magnes Res. 2006.
- Fatourechi V. Subclinical hypothyroidism: an update for primary care physicians. Mayo Clin Proc. 2009.
- Kim HG, Cho JH, Yoo SR et al. Antifatigue effects of Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer. Nutrients. 2013.
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