Kenton Bruice, M.D.

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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