Micronutrient Shortages Identified as Key Drivers of Chronic Fatigue

Chronic fatigue is often traced to hidden deficiencies of essential micronutrients. Low iron reduces hemoglobin and oxygen transport, leading to anemia‑type symptoms such as extreme tiredness, pale skin and cold extremities. Vitamin B12 deficiency impairs the conversion of food into cellular energy, especially affecting vegans and vegetarians. Magnesium shortage disrupts over 300 biochemical reactions, causing muscle cramps, headaches, irritability and poor sleep, while widespread winter‑time vitamin D deficiency further weakens immunity and energy levels.

A new episode of the dm Podcast, titled “Nisi lijena, tvoji hormoni govore,” encourages women to listen to their bodies when persistent fatigue, mood swings, appetite loss or menstrual changes occur. The hosts stress that such signals should prompt medical evaluation rather than being dismissed as stress, highlighting the importance of addressing hormonal and nutritional health.