8对纤维肌痛的脂肪能量补充剂igue

byKaren Lee Richards Patient Advocate

Fatigue, a keysymptom of fibromyalgia, is nothing like the kind of tiredness most people feel after a long day. It is a pervasive, all-encompassing exhaustion that can interfere with even the most basic daily activities. Some fibromyalgia patients say it can be even more debilitating than the pain.

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How energy is produced

几乎每个身体的细胞都含有线粒体。它是线粒体的作用,以以腺苷三磷酸(ATP)的形式提供给细胞的能量。研究人员发现,纤维肌痛的人具有较低的ATP水平和减少肌肉中ATP的能力。以下是八种补充剂,通常推荐用于增加能量和减少疲劳的纤维肌痛专家。

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Coenzyme Q10

CoQ10 is the catalyst that makes it possible for the mitochondria to produce ATP, the molecule upon which all cellular functions in the body depend. ACoQ10 deficiency, such as is seen in fibromyalgia patients, can lead to mitochondrial dysfunction, which in turn can have a serious negative impact on multiple organs and body systems.

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NADH

NADH(烟酰胺腺嘌呤二核苷酸+氢气)通过将辅酶Q10转化为其还原形式来脱离化学链反应,然后用作催化剂,这使得线粒体可以产生ATP。NADH的每种分子导致生产三个ATP能量分子。没有NADH,线粒体不能产生能量,细胞会死亡。

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Vitamin B12

Often people with fibromyalgia are low in vitamin B12. Researchers have found that even when fibromyalgia patients have normal B12 levels in their blood, they may have extremely low B12 levels in their spinal fluid, indicating that they are not metabolizing B12 properly. Even minor B12 deficiencies can cause anemia, fatigue, shortness of breath, and weakness. B12 is best taken in a sublingual form or by injection because it is not absorbed well in the stomach.

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Acetyl-L-Carnitine

Perhaps best known for its ability to improve memory and cognitive functioning problems, Acetyl-L-Carnitine also aids in reducing fatigue. According to a 2007 study, L-Carnitine supplementation improved both physical energy levels and cognitive function in centenarians (people 100 years of age and older).

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D-核糖

D-核糖是用于细胞代谢和能量的产生的天然存在的糖。已经显示出在心脏和骨骼肌中增加细胞能量合成。2006年的试验研究表明,D-核糖显着降低了临床symptoms in patients suffering from fibromyalgiaand chronic fatigue syndrome.

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Magnesium and malic acid

It has long been known that fibromyalgia patients usually have low magnesium levels. When intracellular magnesium is low, the muscles are not able to relax and make energy. The combination of magnesium and malic acid works with the muscles to help them manufacture more ATP, resulting in more energy.

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Bovine colostrum

Studies have shown that people with fibromyalgia have decreased growth hormone levels (IGF-1). A major symptom of low growth hormone is fatigue. Bovine colostrum contains growth hormone that is essentially identical to human IGF-1. Fibromyalgia expert Dr. Mark Pelligrino says that 75 percent of his fibromyalgia patients report improvement in their energy level and ability to concentrate when taking bovine colostrum.

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银杏毕洛巴巴

More than 34 human studies on ginkgo biloba show that it increases the body's production of the energy molecule ATP. This in turn boosts the brain's energy metabolism of glucose and increases electrical activity, resulting in more energy and improved cognitive functioning.

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Supplement precautions

Remember that nutritional supplements have to build up in your system, so it may be a few weeks or in some cases a few months before you begin to notice a difference. Be sure to check with your doctor about any supplements you want to add to your treatment plan. Some supplements may interact with medications you are taking or may not be recommended for other health issues you have. For more information, read “Need-to-Know Facts About Supplements.”

Meet Our Writer
Karen Lee Richards

凯伦是国家纤维肌痛协会的联合创始人。她为健康中大海写作作为痛苦管理的患者专家。