Table of Beneficial Nutritional Supplements
This information is offered as an introduction to supplements, herbs, foods and substances that are known to help with M.E. This information is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and it is suggested that sound advice is taken by an appropriately qualified practitioner.
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Formula
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Daily Intake
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Initial Period
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Ongoing Intake
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Ongoing
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Vitamins
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MultiVitamin-Mineral |
1 twice daily |
2 weeks |
1 daily |
1 daily |
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Anti-Oxidant with Co-Q10 |
1 twice daily |
4 weeks |
1-2 daily for 3 months |
1 daily |
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Vitamin B Complex |
1 daily |
1 daily |
1 daily |
1 daily |
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Minerals
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Magnesium |
1 twice daily |
4 weeks |
1-2 daily for 3 months |
1 daily |
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Fats
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Essential Fatty Acids Complex |
1 twice daily |
2 weeks |
1 daily |
1 daily |
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Additional
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Probiotic |
taken as directed |
taken as directed |
taken as directed |
taken as directed |
Dietary Recommendations
Positive Foods
Cereal grains oats, whole brown rice, barley
Vegetables carrots, parsnip, garlic, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, kale, spinach, green beans, corn, leaks, celery, water cress, avocado
Fruits ripe bananas, grapes, apricots, figs, dates, blackberries, bilberries
Legumes soya beans, kidney beans, butter beans, lima beans, green peas, chick peas, sprouted mung beans, lentils
Teas, Herbs & Spices sprouted alfalfa, basil, ginger tea, camomile tea, peppermint tea, black tea
Nuts & Seeds pecans, cashews, hazelnuts, walnuts, coconut, almonds (no more than 10 per day), sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds
Fungi Shiitake mushrooms, Reishi mushrooms
Fish/seafood cod, un-smoked halibut, herring, haddock
Meats free range and organic chicken & turkey
Dairy live organic yoghurt
Additional Foods flax seed oil
Negative Foods
Refined carbohydrates, hydrogenated fats, battery chicken & hens’ eggs, white sugar (sucrose), artificial sweeteners, coffee, chocolate, alcohol, cheese, salami, pickled foods, most nuts, foods with additives
Dairy foods (except organic yoghurt), all pork products
Possible irritants include high intake of dietary fats, caffeine drinks, alcohol, chocolate, eggs, cheese, red meat and salty foods.
Coffee, tea, tobacco and alcohol all tend to aggravate symptoms.
Additional Comment
Take plenty of fresh water. Good quality still mineral water from a glass container is the superior form; though a good tap filter is also satisfactory.
Avoid shampoos and soaps containing Sodium Lauryl Sulphate
Additional Help & Support
Homeopathic treatment has been found particularly helpful.
Sufficient recuperation time is essential with ME, especially where it occurs after a virus. Plenty of rest (without any guilt or pressure to ’get up and about’ too soon) interspersed with gentle exercise as and when appropriate can help tremendously.
Reduce stress as far as possible.
Avoid too much time in air-conditioned environments; these have been associated with cells becoming positively charged, which is undesirable.
Fresh air and natural light are also beneficial, so resting outdoors or taking country walks for exercise can aid recovery.