Here’s a brief version written as Dietician Haritha Shyam is speaking about the paper of about the Investigating Nutritional Status, Menstrual Health, and Gut Imbalance in Chronic Health Syndrome in Women
*"In our study, we explored how nutrition, hormonal balance, and gut health contribute to chronic fatigue in women, with a special focus on vitamin B12 intake, co-morbidities, and lifestyle factors. We surveyed 100 participants and found that 84% felt adequately nourished, yet 15% showed mild to moderate undernutrition. Diabetes, thyroid disorders, anaemia, and low haemoglobin were common, with many experiencing sleep disturbances and heavy menstrual flow. Over half reported fatigue during menstruation, suggesting hormonal links. Digestive issues were widespread, and 45.7% rarely consumed B12-rich foods.
These findings show that nutrient deficiencies, especially low B12 and anaemia, along with hormonal and gut health challenges, significantly impact daily functioning. There’s an urgent need for early screening, dietary guidance, and awareness to better support this population."*