by Russell Stubbs

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a condition that causes excessive fatigue. The diagnosis is given to patients who have suffered from extreme tiredness for more than six months. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome often occurs following an infection or illness or stressful event, due to the stress that is caused on the persons system. However, it is not known to be directly caused by any other illness or infection.

Symptoms are very broad-ranging and include everything from headaches and muscle pain to tiredness, depression, temperature regulation issues and neurological problems. Recently, this condition has been associated with a Vitamin B deficiency within the body. People that suffer from ME/CFS have differing degrees of disruption to their lives. This condition causes obvious difficulties because they cannot complete simple tasks without suffering fatigue.

People who suffer from CFS/ME are known to have other physiological and psychological changes in the body. These changes can occur in the central nervous system, the immune system, and the function of muscle. Every patient experiences different symptoms and effects of this condition. Also, many changes that are related to CFS can be found in healthy people. This makes it very difficult to determine the nature of the illness and the best course of treatment.

Londons Kings College Hospital has recently completed a study that proved that various B vitamin deficiencies were common among those diagnosed with ME/CFS. When blood work was performed on the members of the study group, it was noted that Vitamin B6 was particularly low as compared to the levels in healthy subjects. Vitamin B1 and B2 were also found to have lower levels in these patients.

These three B Vitamins, when deficient can have a large effect on the energy level and adversely affect other bodily systems. This suggests them to be a possible contributing factor in the development of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. In 1939, this relationship was also documented by a study performed at the University of Cincinnati. The study proved that patients who suffered from CFS symptoms had a positive response to synthetic doses of Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine.

This original information however, is not electronically documented, so many people arent aware of it. Whether this information is new or old does not matter. What matters is that Vitamin B supplements could be a reasonable consideration for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients. For anyone considering this approach, the first step would be to consult their doctor.

About the Author:
About Author: Russell Stubbs is an holistic fatigue therapist. He runs recovery seminars for sufferers of fatigue conditions. Visit his site for details of Lightning Process in the UK. He also travels to Norway where he offers Lightning Process i Norge. At his site www.fatigueguide.com he gives free, simple but effective self-help techniques.

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