Various supplements that I have taken since June 2006 for the purpose of treating CFS or one of the symptoms as a result of CFS.
Co-enzyme q10
NADH
L-carnitine
VegEPA
D-Ribose
Vitamin C
Zinc
Colloidal silver nasal spray
Acidophilus pearls
Energy revitalization system
Grapefruit seed extract
Yeast management
Multivitamin tablets
Flaxseed oil
Olive leaf extract
Spirulina
Wheatgrass
Magnesium aspartate
Potassium chloride
Ultraceuticals anti-yeast
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
NAD
methylcobalamin injections 15x6000mcg b12 over one month
Ginkgo biloba
Various Chinese herbs
Iron
Vitamin E
Vitamin B complex
Folic acid
Andenoplex
Garlic
Ginseng
St John’s Wort
Ultra muscleze
Mannatech antioxidant AO
Mannatech Ambrotose Plus
Mannatech Undaria
Mannatech Accelerator
Transfer Factor
Protein powder
Antioxidant tablets
Amino acids complex
Milk thistle
Brewers yeast
Maca powder
Berry radical antioxidant
Unfortunately not one of these supplements has helped me in any way, not even improving one symptom.
Despite this, the fact that they haven’t helped me, it does not mean they won’t help other sufferers of CFS.
I personally think that the most helpful supplements for CFS (without knowing someone’s symptoms) are D-ribose and Energy Revitalization system.
D-Ribose should be taken as 5mg 2 to 3 times a day. A pilot study with 41 CFS or fibromyalgia sufferers taking D-ribose, resulted in 66% having an improvement in at least one symptom.
Energy Revitalization System has over 50 vitamins and minerals, including many ingredients that can help with energy. It is especially designed for people with CFS and contains many amino acids and B vitamins.
Sources:http://www.jacobteitelbaum.com/resources/Use-Of-D-Ribose-Abstract.html
http://www.endfatigue.com/store/products/supplements/berry-splash/
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