This section contains references to brief articles on nutrition and ME/CFS.
The ME/CFS Society of South Australia hosts an article about 'fructose malabsorption' by the Southern Fleurieu Health Service in SA. For a copy of this document, please click here.
News Article: Pellegrino, M (2009) 'Nutritional Approaches in Fibromyalgia – Dr. Mark Pellegrino on Deficiencies, Symptoms, and Supplement Strategies' June 16th, ProHealth.
Fructose malasborption is found in approx 60% of those with ME/CFS. It is highly recommended that if you test positive for fructose malabsorption that you seek dietary advice form a dietician. Under the Medicare Chronic Illness/Allied Health plan if you have ME/CFS your GP can arrnage 5 vsisits per year to a dietcian, subsidised by Medicare.
Journal Article: Shepherd, S & Gibson, P (2006) 'Fructose Malabsorption and Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Guidelines for Effective Dietary Management', Journal of the American Dietetic Association. [Full Article]
Journal Article: Barrett, J & Gibson, P (2007) 'Clinical ramifications of malabsorption of fructose and other short-chain carbohydrates', Practical Gastroentorology, pp. 51.
Click here for information on testing for fructose malabsoprtion.
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