| Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a fairly rare | | | | may take supplements such as Omega-6 to |
| condition. It is believed to affect about 4 in every | | | | counter the effects of improper nutrition. Some |
| 1,000 Americans, typically over the age of 40. As | | | | of these natural supplements can even lead to |
| fatigue is a sign of many different illnesses, it can | | | | better cardiac health, which is one of the related |
| be hard to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome. | | | | side effects of chronic fatigue syndrome. Not only |
| CFS itself is a multi-systemic condition that can | | | | could this supplement help with a side-effect of |
| lead to very serious problems such as depression, | | | | CFS, it could also act as an agent for treating the |
| weak immune system response and cardiac or | | | | root of the problem. |
| respiratory problems. While it may not affect a | | | | As with many health problems, an improper diet is |
| great deal of Americans, the problems associated | | | | often a factor. Many people do not receive the |
| with CFS are critical enough that someone with | | | | proper nutrition their body needs because they |
| the disease requires treatment. Chronic fatigue | | | | consume too much manufactured or processed |
| treatment can be me with with various natural | | | | food and not enough healthy whole foods. |
| remedies. | | | | One deficiency found in some chronic fatigue |
| As with many medical conditions, a large portion | | | | syndrome sufferers is magnesium. Some |
| of people with chronic fatigue syndrome have | | | | supplements may contain additional magnesium to |
| tried natural remedies to help with their problem. | | | | counter the deficiency in the common diet. Eating |
| Some have suggested that L-carnitine may help | | | | other healthy foods in addition to supplements can |
| alleviate some of the problems brought on by | | | | often combat the tired, achy and flu-like |
| chronic fatigue syndrome. | | | | symptoms associated with CFS. |
| Carnitine is a quaternary ammonium compound, | | | | It is important to remember what supplements |
| known as a quat, that is found in the amino acids | | | | are. They are intended to maximize a healthy |
| lysine and methionine. It has been proven is | | | | lifestyle. Fighting chronic fatigue syndrome may |
| several studies to better help people who are | | | | mean altering diet and exercise routines. In |
| coping with chronic fatigue syndrome. A major | | | | addition, taking natural supplements can boost the |
| benefit of the ingredient is that it is naturally | | | | body's ability to take care of itself in a healthy |
| occurring in the body and is a completely natural | | | | way. |
| herbal nutrition supplement. | | | | There are many chronic fatigue herbs that can |
| With the success of carnitine, other fatty acids | | | | help with these symptoms, and living with chronic |
| have been suggested as aids for CFS sufferers. | | | | fatigue syndrome can be a difficult experience. |
| Many natural supplements are utilizing essential | | | | Despite this, there is always hope. |
| fatty acids (EFA's) in their product. | | | | Treating the problem does not always require |
| Polyunsaturated fats are a crucial part of a | | | | medical intervention. Often, it can be a simple task |
| person's healthy diet. | | | | of ensuring that the body is getting everything it |
| Some people may be lacking these nutrients and | | | | needs to maintain healthy operation. |