Are you tired? Do you suffer from fatigue?
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired?
Are you tired all the time? Do you fall into bed at the end of the day, and despite getting a full night’s sleep, still wake up feeling tired? If you don’t get out of bed every morning feeling refreshed, you may be suffering from fatigue!
Most people live stressful, busy lives, so it is normal to experience tiredness some of the time. This tiredness generally resolves itself after rest and relaxation. Increasingly though, tiredness is becoming a major problem. Fatigue is a common complaint, but it is also misunderstood, particularly if there is no easily identifiable cause.
When you’re struggling to make enough energy!
Poor energy production at the cellular level can leave you feeling tired. Mitochondria make energy and keep each cell in your body functioning well. Damage to your mitochondria is a primary reason for some people feeling fatigued. This damage occurs when bad diet and lifestyle choices stimulate the formation of free radicals.
Free radicals are potentially harmful substances that can form in your body and damage your cells, mitochondria, and DNA. If mitochondria function is impaired, you may have reduced energy production. If you experience fatigue, improving mitochondria function is important for improving energy levels.
Key nutrients used to increase mitochondria energy production
Magnesium
An essential mineral that is used in over 300 biochemical processes in your body and is essential for the conversion of sugars, fats, and proteins to energy.
B Vitamins
The B vitamin family are a key part of the body’s cellular energy production cycle. Vitamin B3 is integral for mitochondrial support.
Carnitine
Play an important role in fat metabolism and energy production, as it transports dietary fats directly into the mitochondria to be broken down and burnt as fuel. Carnitine may be beneficial if you want to lose weight and boost energy.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
Is essential for energy production and is beneficial in the management of fatigue as it enhances cellular energy production and is a powerful antioxidant.
Herbs
Certain herbs have been shown to have benefits for mitochondrial health and energy. Some examples include: Koren ginseng and Withania supporting energy production, Curcumin to protect against inflammation and the combination of Cocao and Cinnamon which may assist with mitochondrial metabolic health.
Iodine
This mineral is essential for the production of thyroid hormones, which is important in assisting the body to perform metabolic processes important for energy.
Eat, sleep and exercise yourself to energy!
Your quality of life can be greatly enhanced when you experience healthy energy levels. Alongside natural medicines, lifestyle factors are important in addressing underlying factors interfering with energy levels.
Focus on a diet rich in wholefoods (vegetables and fruit), healthy protein and fats, fibre and filtered water. Healthy foods can make a major difference to your energy levels. Avoid processed foods (ie: fast foods, sugary drinks, bakery foods) as these can deplete your energy.
Regular exercise can also help improve energy production. If fatigue has been a long-term issue, please work with a healthcare Practitioner to create a tailor-made exercise program for you.
Developing a healthy sleep routine is important to help fall asleep easily and stay asleep. Your body has an internal clock cycle and any disruption to this can impair energy.