Fatigue: Balance Between Supportive and Disruptive Bioenergetic Factors

 Understanding Fatigue Through Bioenergetic Balance

Why Am I So Tired?

Fatigue often starts at the cellular level. Our cells produce energy through mitochondria, tiny powerhouses that rely on the right environment and nutrients to work properly. When there is an imbalance between supportive and disruptive factors, energy production suffers, leading to physical and mental exhaustion.

? Supportive Bioenergetic Factors (Fuel Your Energy!)

These help your body make energy efficiently:

• Healthy Mitochondria: CoQ10, magnesium, B vitamins, L-carnitine
• Good Oxygenation: Deep breathing, light exercise, HBOT
• Stable Blood Sugar: Balanced meals, protein, fiber, healthy fats
• Restorative Sleep: Regular bedtime, no screens before bed
• Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Leafy greens, berries, wild fish, olive oil
• Stress Recovery: Breathwork, meditation, parasympathetic support
• Detox & Redox Balance: Glutathione, hydration, sweating

? Disruptive Bioenergetic Factors (Drain Your Energy)

These stress or block energy production:

• Inflammation: Poor diet, leaky gut, chronic infections
• Environmental Toxins: Mold, pesticides, heavy metals
• Poor Sleep or Overtraining
• Blood Sugar Spikes & Crashes
• Low Oxygen: Sedentary lifestyle, shallow breathing
• Oxidative Stress: Low antioxidants, high free radicals
• Chronic Stress / Dysautonomia

? How to Restore the Balance

1. Nourish Your Mitochondria:
   • Supplement: CoQ10, magnesium, B-complex, L-carnitine
   • Eat: Avocado, salmon, spinach, pumpkin seeds
2. Support Detox & Antioxidants:
   • Supplement: Glutathione, NAC, alpha-lipoic acid
   • Practice: Infrared sauna, hydration, leafy greens
3. Oxygenate & Move:
   • Practice: Deep nasal breathing, light cardio, walking outdoors
4. Balance the Nervous System:
   • Practice: Meditation, vagus nerve stimulation, brain based therapies, time in nature

? Case Story: “Jen’s Comeback”

Jen, a 42-year-old teacher, struggled with brain fog and fatigue after recovering from COVID. Labs showed high oxidative stress and low glutathione. She began a mitochondria-focused plan with CoQ10, glutathione, light daily walks,  prescribed brain based therapies and deep breathing. Within a short time her energy returned, and she felt like herself again.

? Simple Daily Checklist

• ? Ate protein and healthy fats at each meal
• ? Drank at least 8 cups of water
• ? Took mitochondria-supportive supplements
• ? Practiced 5+ minutes of brain-based exercises, breathwork or meditation
• ? Moved my body or got outside
• ? Avoided sugar, ultra-processed foods, and alcohol

Remember: Energy is not just about sleep. It’s about supporting your cells and reducing hidden stressors.

For more guidance, visit us at Camarillo Functional Health or call to schedule a consultation.