Fatigue is a condition that affects most people at some stage of their life. Fortunately, it usually passes and normal energy levels return. For some people though, fatigue is a persistent significant problem in their life, making it difficult to keep on top of life’s demanding tasks.

A lot of different factors can be responsible for causing fatigue. The gut (or the gastrointestinal tract) can be responsible for the following reasons:

Increased intestinal permeability (aka leaky gut)

A leaky gut is basically where little holes or gaps form between the cells of the digestive tract. This is problematic as large food particles and toxins which are usually contained in the gut, leak into the bloodstream causing the immune system to respond, and causing damage to cells. When your gut lining is inflamed and damaged, it is less able to absorb nutrients. Iron and B12 deficiencies are common in those with gut problems. Deficiencies of these nutrients are commonly associated with low energy or fatigue.

Gut infections

When the balance of good and bad microbes in your gut gets too far out of balance it can cause a wealth of problems. Candida overgrowth, H. Pylori, a parasitic infection, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth or dysbiosis can affect nutrient absorption, cause inflammation in the gut, weaken the immune system and contribute to feelings of fatigue. A research team conducted a study where they analysed stool samples and blood samples and were accurately able to diagnose 83% of people with chronic fatigue syndrome. This says a lot for the involvement of gut bacteria in fatigue presence. Bactoclear capsules are an excellent natural antimicrobial that help to kill unwanted microbes in the gut.

Deficient stomach acid and bile

Many people suffer from low stomach acid and don’t even realise. Low stomach acid (also known as hypochlorhydria) occurs when your body doesn’t produce enough hydrochloric acid (HCL) during digestion. Adequate stomach acid is vital for breaking down, digesting and absorbing vitamins, minerals and protein from our food. When stomach acid is low, it can lead to nutrient malabsorption and tiredness. Stomach acid can be taken in supplement form. It is called betaine hydrochloride. Bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. People with a fatty liver don’t manufacture good quality bile. People who have had their gallbladder removed usually don’t produce adequate bile. Taking an ox bile supplement with meals can help immensely. Bile is needed for proper digestion and helps alleviate digestive discomfort. Bile also has an antimicrobial action in the gut, helping to keep levels of harmful microbes low.

Constipation

It makes a lot of sense that constipation can cause fatigue when you really think about it. Your poop is essentially waste. It’s made up of toxic compounds, dead and living microbes, heavy metals and other waste products that your body wants to get rid of. If you aren’t having regular bowel motions, your body will reabsorb these toxins through the walls of the intestines, putting them back into circulation where they can damage your cells. You should be passing at least one bowel motion daily to get rid of this toxic waste. Fibertone powder encourages healthy bowel motions.

Food sensitivities

Food intolerance often goes undetected, as the symptoms can be subtle or common, such as tiredness, blocked sinuses, hay fever or headaches. When you eat foods that you’re intolerant to, it causes inflammation in your gut lining and triggers an immune response. It’s a bit of a catch 22 because when your gut is inflamed, you are more likely to react to certain unhealthy comfort foods. Keeping a food and symptom diary could help to track down food intolerances you may have.

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