Tired all the time? You might be suffering a little-known nutritional deficiency, warn experts

• EXPLORE FURTHER: Specialist highlights indicators that suggest your fatigue might be indicative of a more serious issue

A swift solution might exist for the persistent sensation of never-ending fatigue.

A nutritional specialist has proposed that numerous individuals experiencing exhaustion even after obtaining sufficient rest might be dealing with a lack of an obscure but essential nutrient called choline.

Choline is a vital nutrient produced in the liver; however, most of our dietary intake comes from foods such as beef, poultry, eggs, fish, and dairy products.

This substance is crucial for liver function, brain growth, muscular strength, metabolic activities, as well as neurological operations.

Experts suggest that keeping optimal levels of choline can enhance your energy levels and boost cognitive performance.

'Hanieh Vidmar, a nutritional therapist and naturopathic chef, stated that choline significantly impacts our brain health, mood, memory, and liver function.' The Standard .

Individuals who have insufficient intake or a deficiency might experience symptoms such as reduced vitality, difficulty focusing, or indications of a fatty liver, because choline aids in the removal of fats from the liver.

She noted that the nutrient is beneficial for brain health as well: " numerous studies indicate it might aid in reducing anxiety and lowering the chances of developing depression."

'Pregnancy with low levels has also been associated with attention problems and an increased likelihood of ADHD in children.'

Choline deficiency is uncommon, yet this condition can lead to notable health consequences.

It plays a crucial role in forming fats that bolster cell integrity and generating substances that serve as communicators among cells.

In the liver, it aids in eliminating cholesterol, a crucial function for preventing heart attacks and strokes.

It also plays a crucial role in the synthesis of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter responsible for muscle memory, cognitive processes, and regulating heartbeats.

Ms. Vidmar recommends consuming animal-derived foods such as beef, chicken, eggs, fish, and milk to ensure an adequate intake of nutrients.

Yet for individuals following a vegan diet, choline can also be sourced from plant-based foods such as broccoli, peanuts, kidney beans, and mushrooms. Nonetheless, she cautioned that animal products generally contain significantly higher levels of this nutrient.

A recent YouGov survey revealed that one out of every eight individuals in the UK say they feel exhausted 'constantly,' and a quarter of the population admits to being tired 'frequently.'

It has a medical abbreviation for this condition: TATT or 'always tired.' It is believed that over 400,000 individuals in the UK deal with chronic fatigue syndrome.

The symptoms involve feeling drained upon waking even after a good night’s sleep, experiencing headaches, undergoing mood fluctuations, and lacking motivation.

Possible reasons might be iron deficiency, lack of vitamins B12 and folic acid, diabetes, and hypothyroidism, wherein the thyroid gland fails to generate sufficient hormones, causing a sluggish metabolic rate.

A frequent reason could also be depression.

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