It Can Cause Fatigue and Nutrient Deficiencies
Regularly eating fewer calories than your body requires can cause fatigue and make it more challenging for you to meet your daily nutrient needs. For instance, calorie-restricted diets may not provide sufficient amounts of iron, folate or vitamin B12.
What are the side effects of eating less?
Signs and symptoms that a person may not be eating enough include:
- Fatigue. Share on Pinterest Undereating can lead to a person becoming fatigued. ...
- Getting ill more often. ...
- Hair loss. ...
- Reproductive difficulties. ...
- Constantly feeling cold. ...
- Impaired growth in young people. ...
- Skin problems. ...
- Depression.
Why is eating less good for you?
One study published in Cell Metabolism journal this month concluded that cutting calorie intake by 15 percent over two years can slow aging and protect against diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's. The diets work by helping slow the metabolic rate and reducing free radicals linked to chronic illnesses.
