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If you regularly catch yourself throwing back a fifth cup of coffee, it may help to consider why you feel so tired all the time. If you’re dealing with chronic fatigue, it likely means your body is calling out for a little extra support. (And not the kind you get from cold brew.)
There are a number of things that can make you feel tired and worn out. “A few root causes of fatigue include chronic stress — like physical and mental stress — lack of sleep, lack of nutrients in your diet, and inflammation, just to name a few,” says Paulina Lee, MS, RD, LD, a registered dietician and founder of Savvy Stummy. Addressing all those areas by eating well, getting enough sleep, and finding ways to cope with stress is a great place to start.
“When our bodies become stressed or inflamed for whatever reason, it starts to use up a lot more nutrients just to keep the body’s systems running smoothly, and that's why supplementing may be helpful,” Lee tells Bustle. “If any of these are the root causes of your fatigue, nutrition and intaking certain nutrients can definitely help support your body.”
Read below for a list of energy supplements for chronic fatigue that dietitians recommend.
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