Dr. Kenton Bruice MD

Energy & Fatigue

Hormonal Fatigue — Finding the Root Cause in Denver

Persistent fatigue that doesn't resolve with rest or sleep has a cause. Dr. Bruice systematically evaluates all hormonal and metabolic drivers — rather than attributing fatigue to stress or age.

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Common Signs & Symptoms

  • !Fatigue on waking despite adequate sleep
  • !Energy that doesn't improve with caffeine
  • !Afternoon energy crashes
  • !Post-exertional fatigue disproportionate to effort
  • !Mental and physical fatigue combined

What Causes This?

  • Low testosterone or estrogen
  • Hypothyroidism — the most common reversible cause
  • Cortisol dysregulation — either too high or too low
  • Anemia (iron or B12 deficiency)
  • Insulin resistance impairing cellular energy use
  • Mitochondrial dysfunction (addressed with NAD+)

Treatment Approaches

Full Hormonal Assessment

Every hormonal and metabolic driver evaluated before concluding the cause.

Thyroid Optimization

Correcting even subclinical hypothyroidism often produces dramatic fatigue improvement.

Mitochondrial Support

NAD+, CoQ10, and B-vitamin support address cellular energy production directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

My doctor says my labs are normal but I'm exhausted. Can you help?

"Normal" and "optimal" are different. Dr. Bruice evaluates ranges for function, not just absence of disease.

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