Fatigue is such a common issue my clients face, I thought I’d provide an additional update to my previous post.

Here is a list of some common areas that can lead to fatigue

-Low DHEA hormone (precursor to sex hormones and cortisol)

-Low cortisol (our bodies’ own steroid hormone; peak in the morning and lowers near bedtime)

-Low ferritin or iron

-Low copper or zinc

-Low magnesium

-Very low Vitamin D

-Inadequate hydrochloric acid production (leads to post-meal fatigue)

-Reactive hypoglycemia

There are other factors at play as well - sleep apnea and other sleep disorders, thyroid disease and other autoimmune disorders, mitochondrial dysfunction, depression and anxiety, and physical inactivity. Certain medications can also cause fatigue as a side effect.

Talk to your dietitian or medical provider about testing for these areas to get to the bottom of your fatigue.