You may be too exhausted even to manage your daily affairs. In most cases, there's a reason for the fatigue. It might be allergic rhinitis, anemia, depression, fibromyalgia, chronic kidney disease, liver disease, lung disease (COPD), a bacterial or viral infection, or some other health condition.
Why am I so tired during Covid?
If you are struggling with tiredness during the day, this may because you are getting poor quality sleep at night. People who are sleep deprived are more likely to feel groggy and sleepy when they wake up. The medical term for this is 'sleep inertia'. This is when a person feels dazed, weak or unsteady.
What foods make you tired?
For these reasons, eating a meal rich in both protein and carbohydrates may make a person feel sleepy. Tryptophan occurs in foods that are rich in protein.
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Foods that contain high levels of carbohydrates include:
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Foods that contain high levels of carbohydrates include:
- pasta.
- rice.
- white bread and crackers.
- cakes, cookies, donuts, and muffins.
- corn cobs.
- milk.
- sugar and candy.