{"id":7807,"date":"2022-08-02T10:15:20","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T08:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testmijnbloed.be\/why-blood-analysis-is-important-for-fatigue\/"},"modified":"2025-03-04T06:27:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T05:27:13","slug":"why-blood-analysis-is-important-for-fatigue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testmijnbloed.be\/en\/why-blood-analysis-is-important-for-fatigue\/","title":{"rendered":"Why blood analysis is important for fatigue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;background-image: url(&quot;https:\/\/testmijnbloed.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Waarom-een-bloedanalyse-belangerijk-is-bij-vermoeidheid-1-scaled.jpg&quot;);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:4%;padding-right:5%;padding-bottom:4%;padding-left:5%;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:20%;margin-bottom:20%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Why blood analysis is important for fatigue<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:0px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><strong><i>Fatigue, everyone experiences it sooner or later. Sometimes long-term, sometimes occasional. The possible causes are legion. It is therefore important, especially when you experience long-term fatigue, to have your blood tested in time. Find out exactly what such a test involves, what causes exist and what you can do yourself in this blog.    <\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:2.2;\"><h3>What types of fatigue exist?<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we delve deeper into the possible causes that may underlie fatigue, it is important to point out that there are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">different types of fatigue<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  existence. After all, when you have a clear understanding of what kind of fatigue you have, you can look for a more targeted   <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">effective solution<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We distinguish   <\/span><strong>two types of fatigue<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><h4 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:18;line-height:2;\"><h4>Physical fatigue<\/h4><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most recognizable form of fatigue. Usually stems from <strong>physical exertion<\/strong>. Something that obviously needs to be nuanced. What is perceived as effort for one person may actually energize another. With physical fatigue, you usually suffer from things like <strong>muscle aches and<\/strong> <strong>headaches<\/strong>, and often need a lot of <strong>sleep<\/strong>. Keep in mind that physical fatigue can take you some time to recover completely. Besides physical labor, this fatigue can also be related to other things such as <strong>lack of sleep<\/strong>, <strong>stress<\/strong>, a <strong>lack of<\/strong> certain <strong>nutrients<\/strong>, fatigue after an <strong>infection<\/strong> or <strong>hormonal<\/strong> <strong>abnormalities<\/strong>. After all, hormones can also have a huge impact on your energy levels and thus steer your fitness in all directions. For example, a sluggish <strong>thyroid gland<\/strong> can cause your metabolism not to run properly or when there is an imbalance in estrogen, testosterone, melatonin, serotonin and cortisol, fatigue can also occur. A blood test here can provide insight into the functioning of your various <strong>organs<\/strong> and detect possible <strong>deficiencies<\/strong> or <strong>excesses<\/strong>.         <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><h4 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:18;line-height:2;\"><h4>Mental fatigue<\/h4><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bottled-up <strong>emotions<\/strong>, unprocessed <strong>traumas<\/strong>, prolonged exposure to <strong>stress<\/strong>, high <strong>study or work pressure<\/strong>,&#8230; Mental fatigue can have numerous basic reasons. You can often recognize it by a <strong>decreased<\/strong> <strong>appetite<\/strong>, <strong>negative<\/strong> <strong>mindset<\/strong> or <strong>feeling<\/strong> <strong>tired<\/strong> and <strong>lifeless<\/strong>. Try not to ignore such symptoms and deal with them. If you don&#8217;t, chances are you will end up in a vicious cycle.    <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div ><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-1 {border-radius:2px;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-medium button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/testmijnbloed.be\/en\/preventieve-test\/fatigue-2\/\"><i class=\"fa-arrow-right fas button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Check out our preventive test for fatigue<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:0px;\"><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:2.2;\"><h3>Fatigue, the possible causes listed<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As previously cited, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">possible explanations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  for fatigue are numerous. We list in advance some potential causes that may be at the root of it. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vitamin or mineral deficiencies<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: a deficiency of vitamin D, B12 or iron<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Hormonal and molecular abnormalities.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: a slow-working thyroid gland, iron accumulation, diabetes,&#8230;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Environmental factors and mental causes.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: irregular sleeping pattern, overactivity, feelings of stress or anxiety, depression, use of certain drugs,&#8230;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Autoimmune diseases and infections.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: celiac disease, MS, muscle diseases, HIV, Lyme disease, hepatitis, cancer,&#8230;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-5{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-5{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:2.2;\"><h3>What does a fatigue blood test involve?<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, fatigue can have several physical causes. It is therefore possible to find a   <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">blood analysis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> analysis to screen for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\"> the most common causes of physical fatigue that can be objectified in blood <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But what should you expect from such a blood test and   <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">on which<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will all be <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">tested<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? An overview of the <strong>main parameters<\/strong> being mapped. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-6{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-6{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><h4 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:18;line-height:2;\"><h4>Blood cell analysis<\/h4><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>White<\/strong> and <strong>red<\/strong> <strong>blood cells<\/strong> and <strong>platelets<\/strong> are analyzed. White blood cells are additionally differentiated. Impaired blood formation is a direct cause of fatigue and is itself caused by many underlying conditions. Thus, it is a good way to detect treatable diseases.   <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-7{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-7{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><h4 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:18;line-height:2;\"><h4>Iron or vitamin deficiencies<\/h4><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you tire easily, run out of breath easily or suffer from restless legs? If so, an <strong>iron deficiency<\/strong> could be one of the causes. After all, iron ensures the <strong>supply and removal of oxygen<\/strong> by the red blood cells through the production of hemoglobin. A deficiency could therefore be a possible explanation for fatigue.   <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Various <strong>minerals<\/strong> or <strong>vitamins<\/strong> also play a crucial role in the well-functioning of your body. In a blood test for fatigue, in addition to the minerals calcium and magnesium, we also test for a vitamin D deficiency. A deficiency causes symptoms such as feeling tired, lifeless and lousy. In addition, we also check the values for vitamin B12. These vitamins ensure, among other things, the production of red blood cells and proper functioning of the nervous system.   <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-8{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-8{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><h4 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:18;line-height:2;\"><h4>Thyroid function<\/h4><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where it is determined if there is a <strong>slow-working<\/strong> <strong>thyroid gland<\/strong>. If so, not enough thyroid hormone is produced in your body which can cause fatigue, as well as other issues such as weight gain, muscle pain and even dry skin. A slow-working thyroid is more common in women than men and occurs more frequently as you age.  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-9{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-9{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><h4 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:18;line-height:2;\"><h4>Bacterial or viral infections<\/h4><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That <strong>infections<\/strong> can be a major impetus for fatigue is only natural. Your body is fighting a battle, a battle to fight the infection. Therefore, in most cases, the fatigue will disappear when the infection is over. However, sometimes post-viral fatigue may still be present. This panel screens for Lyme disease, CMV and EBV infections.    <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-10{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-10{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><h4 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:18;line-height:2;\"><h4>Diabetes<\/h4><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This examination also includes an analysis of <strong>blood sugar<\/strong> (blood glucose), or the amount of glucose in the blood. <strong>Diabetes<\/strong> (mellitus) or <strong>diabetes<\/strong> is a disease in which you have too much glucose in your blood and occurs when your body has become less sensitive to insulin or because your body does not make enough insulin itself. One of the symptoms of diabetes is fatigue. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-11{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-11{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><h4 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:18;line-height:2;\"><h4>Gluten intolerance<\/h4><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain <strong>allergies<\/strong> or <strong>intolerances<\/strong> can also cause fatigue. After all, your body has to fight a battle against the allergens, something that takes a lot of energy.   <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-12{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-12{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><h4 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:18;line-height:2;\"><h4>Kidney and liver function<\/h4><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Kidney<\/strong> and <strong>liver function<\/strong> are also checked in this blood test as a possible cause of fatigue and as a marker for certain diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-13{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-13{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:2.2;\"><h3>What can you do yourself to combat fatigue?<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A blood test can provide definitive information about possible causes of your fatigue. However, there are some   <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">golden rules<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  that can help you combat fatigue. So, better prevention than cure.   <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Ensure <strong>good sleep hygiene<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  &#8211; How many hours of sleep you need per night depends from person to person and is closely related to sleep cycles. One sleep cycle lasts 90 minutes. If you wake up within such a cycle, you are not yet rested. So maintaining a good and recurrent sleep pattern is important. Try to escape before bedtime, avoid bright light sources and make sure the bedroom is quiet.    <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Ensure a <strong>healthy<\/strong> <strong>diet<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  &#8211; A healthy diet involves sufficient variety and proper dosage. Try to eat enough fruits and vegetables, replace meat with fish. This way you get enough vitamins and minerals, both essential to avoid fatigue.  <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Avoid certain <strong>beverages<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  &#8211; Alcohol and caffeinated beverages and energy drinks are best avoided before bedtime. They disrupt your active\/non-active system and will not help your sleep. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Get <strong>plenty of<\/strong> <strong>exercise<\/strong> &#8211; Half an hour a day of exercise and exertion is enough to give yourself a good night&#8217;s sleep and consequently counteract impending fatigue. Energy assured! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><p><strong><i>Do you experience frequent or prolonged fatigue? Possibly there is more to it.   <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/testmijnbloed.be\/en\/contact\/\"><i>Make an appointment quickly and easily<\/i><\/a><i> for a non-prescription blood draw and gain insight into possible causes.<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 30px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-2{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":7580,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[74],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7807","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog-en"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Why a blood analysis is important for fatigue | Test My Blood<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Fatigue, everyone experiences it sooner or later. 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