| Chronic fatigue syndrome is a condition | | | | Carnitine is a naturally occurring substance that |
| characterized by excessive tiredness, muscle and | | | | transports fatty acids to the mitochondria, the |
| joint pain, headaches, and poor short-term | | | | energy-producing part of the cell, to be converted |
| memory. Its causes are unknown, but it is | | | | into energy. People with chronic fatigue syndrome |
| believed to affect the central nervous system | | | | have low carnitine levels and can benefit from |
| and can last up to several years. Doctors usually | | | | L-carnitine supplements. |
| recommend energy supplements for chronic | | | | Coenzyme Q10 |
| fatigue syndrome, but these only provide energy | | | | Coenzyme Q10 aids in the production of ATP, the |
| rather than treat the condition. | | | | main energy source of the cells. Increasing intake |
| There are several energy supplements for chronic | | | | of Co Q10 can increase ATP levels and help the |
| fatigue, but each one works differently and may | | | | body store more energy. |
| not work for everyone. Patients should seek | | | | Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) |
| medical advice before taking such supplements to | | | | DHEA is a hormone produced by the adrenal |
| avoid adverse reactions. Here are some common | | | | glands. Its exact function in the body is unknown, |
| energy supplements for chronic fatigue and their | | | | but chronic fatigue syndrome sufferers have |
| benefits. | | | | significantly lower levels of DHEA or have limited |
| Ginseng | | | | DHEA production. However, further studies are |
| Ginseng is a natural energy booster and has been | | | | needed to prove the effects of DHEA on chronic |
| used in traditional medicine to fight fatigue. Recent | | | | fatigue. |
| studies show that ginseng increases energy levels | | | | Note: None of the current energy supplements |
| in patients with chronic fatigue. In particular, Panax | | | | for chronic fatigue have been found 100% |
| ginseng has been found to enhance immune | | | | effective, and their side effects have not been |
| function in people with chronic fatigue and even | | | | studied. consult your doctor for a proper |
| AIDS. Another variety, Siberian ginseng, was | | | | prescription before taking any of these |
| found to be less effective. | | | | medications. |
| Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NADH) | | | | IMPORTANT: Some energy supplements for |
| NADH is essential to energy production in cells. | | | | chronic fatigue may contain silica, starch, sugar, or |
| Studies show that taking 1 mg of NADH daily | | | | other chemicals that can be harmful to your |
| over a period of two weeks can relieve the | | | | health. Avoid such products by buying products |
| effects of chronic fatigue with no severe side | | | | only from GMP-compliant manufacturers. Also, |
| effects. | | | | make sure they do not contain artificial additives |
| L-Carnitine | | | | such as food colors and flavorings. |