I have seen people who have become fatigued or sluggish after starting a restricted diet. This is caused in part by a lack of carbohydrate, but it is also caused by a combination of other factors. In this article, I will discuss the causes of fatigue and sluggishness due to dietary restrictions and how to eliminate them.
Excessive generation of Reactive oxygen species
We feel physical and mental fatigue due to overwork, lack of sleep, and stress. One of the causes is “reactive oxygen species.
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are oxygen that is a partial change of oxygen taken into the body and has a strong ability to oxidize other substances. Reactive oxygen species play an important role in immune functions, such as attacking bacteria and viruses. However, when the body’s functions are impaired due to aging or overwork, an excessive increase in reactive oxygen species attacks normal cells as well. This results in fatigue and aging.
What should we do?
Fatigue not only reduces thinking, attention span, and physical strength, it also weakens the immune system. To avoid this, the basics of recovery from fatigue include sleep, a nutritious diet, and exercise.
Along with the three major nutrients of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, be sure to take vitamins and pantothenic acid, which are essential for their metabolism.
Lack of exercise leads to fatigue, but excessive exercise can also cause fatigue. Taking amino acids and citric acid, which promote muscle synthesis, is effective in recovering from fatigue. And take “antioxidant nutrients” that help protect the body from active oxygen. A typical nutrient is imidazole dipeptide, which is found in chicken breast.
What is imidazole dipeptide?
It is a peptide consisting of two or more amino acids bound together and is found in the muscles of animals, including birds and fish. In familiar foods, they are abundant in chicken meat, tuna, and bonito.
Imidazole dipeptide is also an ingredient that is expected to reduce brain aging.
Migratory birds also contain high levels of imidazole dipeptide, which reduces fatigue at the base of the wings, allowing them to fly for longer periods of time.
Foods recommended to relieve fatigue
- Liver
Full of vitamin B and expected to recharge the body with energy. - Pork
Contains a lot of vitamin B1. Red meat is recommended. - Soba (80% buckwheat noodles, 100% buckwheat noodles)
High in vitamin B1 and B2, also good for weight loss. - Lemon, grapefruit
Good for vitamin C and citric acid. - Red bell peppers
More vitamin C than green bell peppers and a strong antioxidant. - Chicken meat
Rich in amino acids and antioxidant imidazole dipeptide.
If you have started restricting your diet and have become sluggish, or if you have difficulty getting rid of fatigue, please try incorporating the recommended foods into your daily diet.
Thank you for reading to the end.
