National Nutrition Week 2022: Lack of Adequate Sleep Can Lead to Prolonged Fatigue
From September 1 to 7, India celebrates National Nutrition Week to promote healthy eating and lifestyle. The week encourages healthy and adaptive eating patterns for a healthy lifestyle. A healthy body is compatible with a healthy mind, so we should eat enough protein and vitamins. Growth and health require proper nutrition.
Carbohydrates, fibers, lipids, proteins, minerals, proteins, vitamins and water are crucial for the health of the immune system. In honor of World Nutrition Week, let’s examine the root causes of chronic fatigue. Your doctor can run tests to identify nutritional deficiencies and recommend a course of treatment. The most common causes of excessive sleepiness and treatment options vary greatly depending on the cause.
1. Dietary imbalances
While the expression “You are what you eat” may have been overused, it nonetheless captures the importance of good nutrition in maintaining good health by supplying the body with fuel. Although many know that diet is linked to problems such as obesity, diabetes, and heart health, few realize that it can also cause drowsiness and fatigue.
A balanced diet high in vegetables and fruits can help you get enough of the vitamins and minerals you need to maintain a healthy weight and quality of life. There is mounting evidence that healthy nutrient intake is crucial for restful sleep. Lack of calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and vitamins A, C, D, E, and K have been linked to sleep problems.
Carbohydrate-rich foods with high glycemic indexes can also have a negative impact on energy levels and sleep quality. It is well known that eating a lot of carbohydrates can make you feel tired and sleepy.
Eating small, frequent meals has been shown to have a miraculous effect on fatigue.
Foods to reduce fatigue and drowsiness:
• Milk and dairy products: milk, cheese, curd, yogurt, etc.
• Fruits: Citrus fruits such as orange, guava, kiwi, papaya and strawberries.
• Vegetables: broccoli, spinach, cauliflower, bell pepper, carrot, tomato, etc.
• Eggs and lean meats like fish and chicken.
• All kinds of legumes and cereals.
2. Inadequate hydration
Hydration helps conserve energy. Biochemical activities in your body cause daily water loss that must be restored. Dehydration can cause fatigue and reduce exercise endurance. Consuming enough fluids to maintain a healthy level of hydration is essential.
3. Overweight or obesity
A healthy weight is important for overall health. Obesity increases the incidence of obstructive sleep apnea, which causes daytime tiredness. Obesity is associated with daytime sleepiness independently of sleep apnea, suggesting that it disrupts the sleep cycle. A healthy weight can support good sleep and energy levels, while quality sleep can prevent weight gain and minimize lethargy.
4. Bad dream
Your body releases growth hormones and repairs and regenerates cells during sleep. After a good night’s sleep, most people feel refreshed, alert, and full of energy. A common cause of exhaustion is not getting enough good quality sleep. Insomnia can be caused by a number of factors, including stress, health problems, and unpleasant sleeping conditions. If you have insomnia, see your
doctor for advice.
5. Medication side effects
Drowsiness is a side effect of some medications. The following medications can cause extreme drowsiness:
Some medicines used to treat high blood pressure.
antidepressants
Medications for nausea, vomiting, and nasal congestion
medication for anxiety
If you think your prescription medicine is making you sleepy, talk to your doctor before you stop.
6. Aging
Recent studies have found that middle-aged adults experience a reduction in sleep quality. Although they spend most of their time in bed, older adults are the worst sleepers. If altering your lifestyle alone isn’t enough, talk to your doctor. The use of sleep medications that can be prescribed can improve the quality of
your dream.
While it’s okay to feel tired from time to time, being overly fatigued on a regular basis is not.
Medical disorders, nutritional insufficiencies, sleep disruptions, excessive coffee consumption, and persistent stress are just a few of the many causes of persistent tiredness.
Talking with your doctor can help you determine the source of your tiredness if you experience it for no apparent reason.
Disclaimer: This content, including tips, provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for a qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV is not responsible for this information.
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