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Mitochondrial Health: The Ultimate Guide to Feeling Your Best

The Dr. Hyman Show

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The Connection Between Gut Health and Chronic Fatigue

Leaky gut significantly impacts chronic fatigue by contributing to inflammation and energy depletion. A substantial portion of the immune system resides in the gut, where it utilizes considerable energy to respond to perceived threats such as infections. This immune activation leads to fatigue, as the body reroutes energy away from cognitive functions and physical activity to support healing. Additionally, when the gut is damaged, it releases toxins into the bloodstream, prompting the immune system to engage further, exacerbating fatigue through increased inflammation. Symptoms such as brain fog and malaise, previously associated primarily with older populations, are now increasingly reported among younger individuals, signaling a widespread issue of chronic fatigue that often goes unrecognized and is wrongly normalized by societal pressures. The prevalence of fatigue in the population underscores the importance of gut health in overall well-being, as many may not realize that their fatigue could be rooted in gut-related issues.

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