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This article is from the Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome (CFS) FAQ, by cfs-news@cais.com (Roger Burns) with
numerous contributions by others.
2.034 Dietary changes
CFS patients appear to be alcohol intolerant. Other food products
often recommended against include caffeine, sugar and
nutrasweet. Since in many patients it appears that the immune system
is over-active, it may be more important than usual to take
nutritional supplements to replenish burnt up reserves.
Many patients have or develop food sensitivities, and in these cases
relief may be found by avoiding foods that prompt problems. Patients
tend to gain weight and they don't have vigorous exercise available as
a counterbalance, so diet needs to be monitored with this in mind.
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