Underlying Cause of Chronic Fatigue
Feeling "tired all the time" has become a common aspect of modern life, often attributed to a fast-paced lifestyle, social media, and overwork.
However, British NHS experts warn that this persistent fatigue may be a sign of a serious, yet underdiagnosed, medical condition.
According to surgeon Toby Richards, iron deficiency is a leading cause of chronic exhaustion, affecting millions of people.
Chronic fatigue is often dismissed as psychological or normal, particularly in young women, who are often overlooked in the medical field.
- Iron deficiency is a persistent nutritional deficiency.
- Chronic fatigue has a biological and treatable explanation.
Author's summary: Iron deficiency may be the real cause of chronic fatigue.