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I’m a pharmacist and I keep seeing the same thing in people who are always tired I work …

what it claims

Chronic fatigue that persists despite sufficient sleep duration is often caused by constant hyperactivity of the nervous system, which prevents the body from achieving deep recovery, rather than by nutritional deficiencies.

mixed

There is a strong consensus that a state of permanent alertness, linked to digital overstimulation and stress, impairs the actual quality of rest.

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There is a strong consensus that a state of permanent alertness, linked to digital overstimulation and stress, impairs the actual quality of rest. Research widely supports that chronic stress and evening screen overexposure disrupt the circadian rhythm and the quality of deep sleep (meta-analysis, Nature and Science of Sleep). The idea that the nervous system remains 'stuck' in alert mode is validated by studies on heart rate variability, confirming that psychological stress prevents the shift to the parasympathetic system necessary for regeneration (RCT, Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine). The efficacy of relaxation tools, such as Yoga Nidra or breathing exercises, is also documented to improve the transition to sleep (observational study, Frontiers in Psychology). However, the claim that melatonin supplements are systematically useless or placebos is an exaggeration, as their efficacy is proven for certain circadian rhythm disorders (meta-analysis, The Journal of Family Practice). Finally, the exact role of blue light remains debated: while its impact on melatonin is real, the isolated efficacy of filtering glasses is often overestimated in daily usage outside of clinical contexts.

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Decoded by Noli · July 18, 2026 · the original post

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