Why Am I Tired? Low Energy Availability Explained | Nutritionist Explains | Myprotein

Expert dietitian looks at what low energy availability (LEA) is, how LEA affects you, and how to avoid falling into it. We know the importance of nutrition for supporting our performance and fitness-related goals, but we quite often forget that we require energy for essential, human functions too. Expert dietitian, Elle Kelly, explains that when we don’t get enough nutrients and energy to support both of these elements, a host of clinical issues can arise. They not only affect performance but can also have detrimental effects on health, both physical and psychological. Have you heard about low energy availability before? Let us know in the comments below what struck you bout this topic👇 Follow Elle on IG: ellekellynutrition *** Chapters: 00:00 - What is LEA? 02:18 - How LEA affects sleep 03:48 - How low leptin affects us 04:18 - Metabolism 05:08 - Mental health 05:32 - Negative impact on athletes 06:17 - What causes LEA 08:50 - How to prevent LEA