If You’re Always Tired, Your Blood—and Diet—Might Be to Blame

Scientists may have found why one in three Americans feels sleepy all day.
If You’re Always Tired, Your Blood—and Diet—Might Be to Blame
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If you’re clocking eight hours of sleep but still reaching for that third cup of coffee by noon, the problem might not be in your bedroom; it could be in your veins.

A recent study published in Lancet eBioMedicine found that people with higher levels of certain blood molecules—including omega-6 fatty acids, which are found mostly in nuts, seeds, and plant oils—were significantly less likely to experience excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS).
Cara Michelle Miller
Cara Michelle Miller
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Cara Michelle Miller is a freelance writer and holistic health educator. She taught at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC for 12 years and led communication seminars for engineering students at The Cooper Union. She now writes articles with a focus on integrative care and holistic modalities.