New Delhi, June 13 -- While persistent fatigue is often attributed to stress, sleep deprivation or busy routines, underlying nutritional deficiencies may be an underappreciated factor. Increasingly, research has linked Vitamin B12 and folate to energy, brain function and general well-being. Recognition and early evaluation of these deficiencies can prevent chronic complications and improve quality of life.

Dr Amit Prakash Singh, Consultant - Internal Medicine at the CK Birla Hospital(R), Delhi, says that chronic fatigue is frequently misidentified as a result of anxiety, lack of sleep, or busy schedules; however, there is new evidence demonstrating that poor nutrition, including a deficiency in vitamin B12 and/or lack of folate, is often...