Could Your Gut Be Fueling Your Fatigue? Understanding Lipopolysaccharides (LPS)

If you've been struggling with chronic fatigue, you've probably already had your iron, thyroid, vitamin B12, or vitamin D levels checked. While these are all important pieces of the puzzle, there's another potential contributor that many people have never heard of: 

Lipopolysaccharides are molecules found on the outer surface of certain bacteria that naturally live in our digestive tract. While a normal part of certain gut bacteria;  when they enter the bloodstream in excess they may contribute to chronic low-grade inflammation that has been linked to fatigue, brain fog, and other persistent symptoms.