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Published Jan 21, 2021

8 Common Things That Ruin Your Energy

David Jockers delves into the hidden culprits of energy drain like alcohol, caffeine, and processed foods, while offering natural remedies such as hydration, sunlight, and gut-friendly practices to revitalize your life and combat chronic fatigue.
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  • Alcohol & Caffeine

    highlights how alcohol and caffeine consumption can significantly deplete essential nutrients, impacting energy levels. He explains that alcohol depletes B vitamins such as B1 and B12, as well as folate, magnesium, and zinc, which are crucial for maintaining energy. Similarly, excessive caffeine intake can lead to deficiencies in B vitamins, potassium, and magnesium, further contributing to fatigue 1.

    Your main energy robbers are, number one, alcohol. Alcohol depletes a lot of our B vitamins, in particular, B1 and B12, as well as folate, coenzyme Q10, magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, zinc, and glutathione.

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    These nutrient depletions can lead to chronic fatigue, affecting productivity and overall quality of life 2.

       

    Processed Foods

    Processed foods, particularly those high in sugar and refined flour, are another major contributor to energy depletion. points out that these foods deplete calcium, magnesium, and zinc, which are vital for energy production 2. He emphasizes the widespread deficiencies in magnesium and zinc, which are exacerbated by the consumption of processed foods and excessive caffeine.

    Sugar and refined, non-fermented flour-based foods also deplete calcium and magnesium, as well as zinc.

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    These dietary habits, combined with a sedentary lifestyle, can lead to chronic fatigue and reduced resilience 2.

       

    Medication Effects

    Various medications can also play a significant role in depleting energy by affecting nutrient levels. discusses how common medications like blood pressure drugs, cholesterol medications, and proton pump inhibitors can deplete B vitamins, magnesium, and antioxidants like glutathione 2. These nutrients are essential for mitochondrial energy production, and their depletion can lead to fatigue.

    Your most common medications that cause fatigue include blood pressure medications, cholesterol medications, PPIs, and benzodiazepines.

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    He also notes that birth control pills can lower zinc levels, further impacting energy 2.

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