| Chronic fatigue syndrome: oxidative stress and dietary modifications. | |
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PMID: 11703165 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is an illness characterized by persistent and relapsing fatigue, often accompanied by numerous symptoms involving various body systems. The etiology of CFS remains unclear; however, a number of recent studies have shown oxidative stress may be involved in its pathogenesis. The role of oxidative stress in CFS is an important area for current and future research as it suggests the use of antioxidants in the management of CFS. Specifically, the dietary supplements glutathione, N-acetylcysteine, alpha-lipoic acid, oligomeric proanthocyanidins, Ginkgo biloba, and Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry) may be beneficial. In addition, research on food intolerance is discussed, since food intolerance may be involved in CFS symptom presentation and in oxidation via cytokine induction. Finally, recent evidence suggests celiac disease can present with neurological symptoms in the absence of gastrointestinal symptoms; therefore, celiac disease should be included in the differential diagnosis of CFS. |
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Authors:
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A C Logan; C Wong |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Alternative medicine review : a journal of clinical therapeutic Volume: 6 ISSN: 1089-5159 ISO Abbreviation: Altern Med Rev Publication Date: 2001 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-11-12 Completed Date: 2001-12-05 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9705340 Medline TA: Altern Med Rev Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 450-9 Citation Subset: K |
Affiliation:
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CFS/FM Integrative Care Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada. alancloganND@excite.com |
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Antioxidants
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therapeutic use* Celiac Disease / diagnosis Complementary Therapies Diagnosis, Differential Diet Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic / etiology*, metabolism, therapy* Female Food Hypersensitivity / complications Humans Male Oxidative Stress / physiology* Research |
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0/Antioxidants |
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