RESEARCH NEWS: VITAMIN D MAY BENEFIT CHRONIC FATIGUE Results of a retrospective study published in the International Journal of Vitamin and Nutrition

VITAMIN D MAY BENEFIT CHRONIC FATIGUE
Results of a retrospective study published in the International Journal of Vitamin and Nutrition Research indicated a high prevalence of low vitamin D status in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) patients. Serum 25-OH vitamin D levels were measured in 221 CFS patients, and found to be moderately to severely suboptimal, with a mean of 44.4 nmol/L (optimal levels > 75nmol/L). The authors concluded, "This data supports the recommendation made in recent NICE guidelines that all patients with moderate to severe CFS should be encouraged to obtain adequate sun exposure and eat foods high in vitamin D. Oral or intramuscular vitamin D supplementation should be considered for those whose levels remain suboptimal."

SOURCE: Serum 25-hydroxy Vitamin D Levels in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: a Retrospective Survey
Authors: Saul Berkovitz, Gareth Ambler, Michael Jenkins, Sue Thurgood

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Journal: International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research
International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift für Vitamin- und Ernährungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition. 01/07/2009; 79(4):250-4.
ISSN: 0300-9831
DOI: 10.1024/0300-9831.79.4.250