Overview
What is chronic fatigue syndrome?
What are the main signs and symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome?
How is chronic fatigue syndrome diagnosed?
What are some of the main medical treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome?
Have any supplements been studied for chronic fatigue syndrome?
How could diet affect chronic fatigue syndrome?
Are there any other treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome?
What causes chronic fatigue syndrome?
Examine Database: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)
Research FeedRead all studies
Can bright light therapy improve fatigue in adults with chronic fatigue syndrome?
In this 2-week randomized crossover study in 32 adults (30 women, 2 men; average age of 38) with myalgic encephalomyelitis (chronic fatigue syndrome), bright light therapy (BLT) had no effect on fatigue symptoms.
Which supplements can improve chronic fatigue syndrome?
Can nutrition information help people with fibromyalgia adhere to a Mediterranean diet?
Can a combination herbal supplement improve chronic fatigue syndrome?
What factors predicted treatment success with CBT for chronic fatigue syndrome?
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if I have CFS or am just fatigued?
Can children be diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome?
Can exercise improve symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome?
Can chronic fatigue syndrome be inherited?
References
Examine Database References
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- Fatigue Symptoms - Sugino T, Aoyagi S, Shirai T, Kajimoto Y, Kajimoto OEffects of Citric Acid and l-Carnitine on Physical FatigueJ Clin Biochem Nutr.(2007 Nov)
- Fatigue Symptoms - Vermeulen RC, Scholte HRExploratory open label, randomized study of acetyl- and propionylcarnitine in chronic fatigue syndromePsychosom Med.(2004 Mar-Apr)
- Fatigue Symptoms - Malaguarnera M, Cammalleri L, Gargante MP, Vacante M, Colonna V, Motta ML-Carnitine treatment reduces severity of physical and mental fatigue and increases cognitive functions in centenarians: a randomized and controlled clinical trialAm J Clin Nutr.(2007 Dec)
- Fatigue Symptoms - Baicus C, Baicus ASpirulina did not ameliorate idiopathic chronic fatigue in four N-of-1 randomized controlled trialsPhytother Res.(2007 Jun)
- Fatigue Symptoms - Lekomtseva Y, Zhukova I, Wacker ARhodiola rosea in Subjects with Prolonged or Chronic Fatigue Symptoms: Results of an Open-Label Clinical TrialComplement Med Res.(2017)