People with chronic fatigue syndrome have fewer types of gut bacteria that produce molecules that fight inflammation, suggesting they may be targets for new treatments.
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February 8, 2023
A decrease in the amount of F. prausnitzii bacteria in the gut may be involved in chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) Science Photo Library/Alamy
People recently diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis or ME/CFS) have distinct differences in their gut microbiota compared to those without, suggesting gut microbiota disruption. suggest that it may be related to the development of the disease.
ME/CFS is a chronic disease that affects an estimated 17 million people worldwide. Symptoms include persistent fatigue, brain fog, pain, and gastrointestinal complications. It’s still unclear what caused it…
