Journal Article Summary
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of nutritional therapy for yeast infection in cases of medically diagnosed Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME. Forty participants received individual nutritional advice for treating yeast infection (candidiasis) over the course of one year. Whilst there were numerous confounding variables (stress, glucose tolerance, use of steroid treatments/ HRT/ contraceptive pill and age) and the drop-out rate was high (18 subjects completed the year), analysis indicated a relatively strong positive correlation between candida and CFS/ME at the start of the study. The average fall in CFS/ME symptom scores throughout the year was 30.5%, with one participant achieving a 100% reduction in symptoms. 83% of participants experienced some reduction in CFS/ME symptoms scores. Higher than average stress scores and use of steroids/HRT/contraceptive pill all negatively impacted CFS/ME scores despite following an anti-candida protocol. Nutrition practitioners may want to consider dietary strategies for candida when working with clients with CFS/ME.
