Vitamin D: Some individuals with ME/CFS might have lower levels of vitamin D. Adequate levels of vitamin D are important for overall health, immune function, and bone health. Supplementation should be guided by healthcare professionals based on individual levels.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil or certain plant-based sources may have anti-inflammatory properties that could potentially benefit some individuals with ME/CFS, although evidence specific to this condition is limited.
Magnesium: Magnesium is involved in numerous bodily functions, including muscle and nerve function. Some people find that magnesium supplements can help with symptoms like muscle cramps, sleep disturbances, and fatigue, which are common in ME/CFS.
B Vitamins: B vitamins play vital roles in energy production and nerve function. While research is ongoing, some individuals with ME/CFS might benefit from B-complex supplements. However, individual responses can vary, and excessive doses might not necessarily provide additional benefits.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10): CoQ10 is an antioxidant that plays a role in energy production within cells. Some individuals with ME/CFS report feeling improvements in energy levels with CoQ10 supplementation, although scientific evidence is limited.
All suggestions from this page should be reviewed by your medical professionals. These are based on modelling and not clinical studies.
Based on family and lower taxonomy ranks (genus,species,strains) reported in studies,
the list is here
Net Impact |
Modifier |
Citations |
5.3
|
vegetarians
|
π
|
4.4
|
vitamin a
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
3.1
|
Vitamin B9,folic acid
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
2.7
|
Tributyrin
|
π
|
2.6
|
rhubarb
|
π
|
2.5
|
barley
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
2.3
|
walnuts
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
2.2
|
bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum li09,bifidobacterium catenulatum li10 (probiotics)
|
π
|
1.9
|
berberine
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.9
|
amaranth
|
π
|
1.8
|
Lithium
|
π
|
1.8
|
bacillus coagulans (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.6
|
oligosaccharides (prebiotic)
|
π
|
1.6
|
carob
|
π
|
1.6
|
clostridium butyricum (probiotics),Miya,Miyarisan
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.5
|
rare meat
|
π
|
1.5
|
high-protein diet
|
π
|
1.5
|
vsl#3 (probiotics)
|
π
|
1.4
|
dairy
|
π
|
1.4
|
Tudca
|
π
|
1.3
|
candida albicans (prescription)
|
π
|
1.3
|
dietary phytoestrogens (isoflavones)
|
π
|
1.1
|
high red meat
|
π
|
1.1
|
Ferric citrate
|
π
|
1.1
|
Fruits (Cooked)
|
π
|
1
|
fruit/legume fibre
|
π
|
1
|
high carbohydrate diet
|
π
|
1
|
lactobacillus reuteri (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1
|
white button mushrooms
|
π
|
0.9
|
ku ding cha tea
|
π
|
0.9
|
hypocaloric hyperproteic diet
|
π
|
0.9
|
fruit
|
π
|
0.9
|
chrysanthemum morifolium
|
π
|
0.9
|
grape polyphenols
|
π
|
0.9
|
fenugreek
|
π
|
0.9
|
fluorine
|
π
|
0.9
|
Caffeine
|
π
|
0.8
|
Hibiscus
|
π
|
0.8
|
Bay Leaf
|
π
|
0.8
|
Celery Seed
|
π
|
0.8
|
Coffee
|
π
|
0.8
|
Konjaku flour
|
π
|
0.8
|
Tryptophan
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
0.8
|
Lemongrass
|
π
|
0.8
|
Piperine
|
π
|
0.8
|
low protein diet
|
π
|
0.8
|
Sijunzi decoction
|
π
|
0.8
|
nuts
|
π
|
0.8
|
chestnut tannins
|
π
|
0.7
|
vitamin B7, biotin
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
0.7
|
cruciferous vegetables (broccoli cabbage)
|
π
|
0.7
|
laser trilobum l.,kefe cumin
|
π
|
0.7
|
Mustard seed extract
|
π
|
0.7
|
Papaya seed
|
π
|
0.7
|
Parsley
|
π
|
0.7
|
Sriracha sauce
|
π
|
0.7
|
Taxifolin
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
0.7
|
Cola (w/ aspartame)
|
π
|
0.7
|
Lemon peel
|
π
|
0.7
|
Horseradish
|
π
|
0.7
|
Dandelion
|
π
|
0.6
|
Kimchi
|
π
|
0.6
|
alcoholic beverages
|
π
|
0.6
|
rice
|
π
|
0.6
|
General Biotics Equilibrium
|
π
|
0.6
|
Prescript Assist (2018 Formula)
|
π
|
0.6
|
cannabinoids
|
π
|
0.6
|
acetic acid
|
π
|
0.6
|
enriched butter diet
|
π
|
0.6
|
naringenin(grapefruit) (Flavonoid)
|
π
|
0.6
|
Hesperidin (polyphenol)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
0.5
|
slow digestible carbohydrates
|
π
|
0.5
|
mannooligosaccharide (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
0.5
|
lupin kernel fiber (legume) (anaphylaxis risk, toxic if not prepared properly)
|
π
|
0.5
|
Ginseng
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.5
|
Theanine
|
π
|
-0.5
|
Bifidobacterium animalis
|
π
|
-0.5
|
asparagus
|
π
|
-0.5
|
Beet
|
π
|
-0.5
|
L-carnitine
|
π
|
-0.5
|
Cottage Cheese
|
π
|
-0.5
|
Gluco-Oligosaccharides
|
π
|
-0.5
|
Kiwifruit
|
π
|
-0.5
|
linseed(flaxseed)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.5
|
germinated barley food-stuff
|
π
|
-0.5
|
grape fiber
|
π
|
-0.5
|
maize
|
π
|
-0.5
|
bean
|
π
|
-0.5
|
yogurt
|
π
|
-0.5
|
lactobacillus sakei (probiotics)
|
π
|
-0.5
|
sesame
|
π
|
-0.5
|
bacillus,lactobacillus,streptococcus,saccharomyces probiotic
|
π
|
-0.5
|
Codonopsis pilosula
|
π
|
-0.5
|
Bacillus clausii (Probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.5
|
xylooligosaccharide (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.5
|
Vitamin B-12
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.5
|
Vitamin B1,thiamine hydrochloride
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.5
|
buckwheat
|
π
|
-0.5
|
moderate-protein moderate-carbohydrate
|
π
|
-0.5
|
selenium
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.5
|
sesame cake/meal
|
π
|
-0.5
|
persimmon tannin
|
π
|
-0.5
|
plantain bananas
|
π
|
-0.5
|
dietary fiber
|
π
|
-0.5
|
doenjang (fermented bean paste)
|
π
|
-0.5
|
bifidobacterium catenulatum,(probiotics)
|
π
|
-0.5
|
glutamate
|
π
|
-0.6
|
high sugar diet
|
π
|
-0.6
|
lard
|
π
|
-0.6
|
coptis chinensis, Chinese goldthread
|
π
|
-0.6
|
garlic (allium sativum)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.6
|
animal-based diet
|
π
|
-0.6
|
bifidobacterium adolescentis,(probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.6
|
melatonin supplement
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.6
|
diosmin,(polyphenol)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.6
|
retinoic acid,(Vitamin A derivative)
|
π
|
-0.6
|
Arbutin (polyphenol)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.6
|
Vitamin B6,pyridoxine hydrochloride
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.6
|
helichrysum italicum,Immortelle
|
π
|
-0.6
|
cinnamomum zeylanicum
|
π
|
-0.6
|
cinnamomum tamala
|
π
|
-0.6
|
lactobacillus delbrueckii bulgaricus,bifidobacterium bifidum,enterococcus faecium,candida pintolopesii,aspergillus oryzae (probiotics)
|
π
|
-0.6
|
allium cepa
|
π
|
-0.6
|
Opium poppy (Papaver somniferum)
|
π
|
-0.6
|
Pork
|
π
|
-0.6
|
Turmeric
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.6
|
noni
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.6
|
Kaempferol
|
π
|
-0.6
|
camellia
|
π
|
-0.7
|
PreforPro
|
π
|
-0.7
|
low-fat diets
|
π
|
-0.7
|
Goji (berry,juice)
|
π
|
-0.7
|
propionate
|
π
|
-0.7
|
mannitol
|
π
|
-0.7
|
luteolin (flavonoid)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.7
|
tannic acid
|
π
|
-0.7
|
vegetable/fruit juice-based diets
|
π
|
-0.7
|
laminaria hyperborea( tangle/cuvie - seaweed)
|
π
|
-0.7
|
mastic gum (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.7
|
peganum harmala (rue)
|
π
|
-0.7
|
lauric acid(fatty acid in coconut oil,in palm kernel oil,)
|
π
|
-0.7
|
magnesium
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.7
|
magnolia bark
|
π
|
-0.7
|
l-taurine
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.7
|
high fiber diet
|
π
|
-0.7
|
ginger
|
π
|
-0.8
|
laminaria digitata,oarweed - seaweed
|
π
|
-0.8
|
whole grain,bran
|
π
|
-0.8
|
xylan (prebiotic)
|
π
|
-0.8
|
micromeria fruticosa,White-leaved Savory
|
π
|
-0.8
|
Aloe
|
π
|
-0.8
|
Manuka Honey
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.8
|
Umcka
|
π
|
-0.8
|
Pickle juice
|
π
|
-0.8
|
Sauerkraut
|
π
|
-0.8
|
Silver
|
π
|
-0.8
|
emblica officinalis
|
π
|
-0.9
|
Fish Sauce
|
π
|
-0.9
|
Carrot (juice)
|
π
|
-0.9
|
Fiber, total dietary
|
π
|
-0.9
|
wormwood(artemisia)
|
π
|
-0.9
|
annatto
|
π
|
-0.9
|
high amylose cornstarch
|
π
|
-0.9
|
sorghum
|
π
|
-0.9
|
oolong tea polyphenols
|
π
|
-0.9
|
oolong teas
|
π
|
-0.9
|
olea europaea,olive leaf
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.9
|
palm kernel meal
|
π
|
-0.9
|
Perilla frutescens(shiso)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.9
|
gluten-free diet
|
π
|
-0.9
|
bifidobacterium animalis lactis (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.9
|
withania somnifera,ashwagandha
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.9
|
carboxymethyl cellulose (prebiotic)
|
π
|
-1
|
coriander oil
|
π
|
-1
|
jerusalem artichoke (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1
|
polyphenols
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1
|
red wine
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1
|
Spearmint(mentha spicata)
|
π
|
-1.1
|
lemon
|
π
|
-1.1
|
bacillus laterosporus (probiotic)
|
π
|
-1.1
|
Psyllium (Plantago Ovata Husk)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.1
|
Bromelain
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.1
|
Ursolic acid
|
π
|
-1.1
|
rice bran
|
π
|
-1.1
|
green-lipped mussel
|
π
|
-1.1
|
kefir
|
π
|
-1.1
|
corn
|
π
|
-1.1
|
quercetin
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.1
|
nephelium longan,lychee fruit
|
π
|
-1.1
|
fraxinus angustifolia,narrow-leafed ash
|
π
|
-1.2
|
iron
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.2
|
anise
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.2
|
partially hydrolysed guar gum,fructo-oligosaccharides (prebiotic)
|
π
|
-1.2
|
chondrus crispus,red sea weed
|
π
|
-1.2
|
sarcodiotheca gaudichaudii (red sea weed)
|
π
|
-1.2
|
blueberry
|
π
|
-1.2
|
brassica juncea
|
π
|
-1.2
|
Mangosteen
|
π
|
-1.2
|
potatoes
|
π
|
-1.3
|
Cranberry
|
π
|
-1.3
|
pectin
|
π
|
-1.3
|
xylaria hypoxylon (fungi)
|
π
|
-1.3
|
fibre-rich macrobiotic ma-pi 2 diet
|
π
|
-1.3
|
Guaiacol (polyphenol)
|
π
|
-1.4
|
satureia montana(Winter savory)
|
π
|
-1.4
|
paenibacillus polymyxa (prescript assist) (probiotics)
|
π
|
-1.4
|
neem
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.4
|
mutaflor escherichia coli nissle 1917 (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.4
|
tomato powder
|
π
|
-1.4
|
high resistant starch
|
π
|
-1.4
|
abies alba mill, silver fir
|
π
|
-1.4
|
bacillus subtilis natto (probiotics)
|
π
|
-1.4
|
carum carvi, Caraway
|
π
|
-1.4
|
whole-grain wheat
|
π
|
-1.4
|
bifidobacterium longum,lactobacillus helveticus (probiotics)
|
π
|
-1.4
|
lactobacillus paracasei,lactobacillus acidophilus,bifidobacterium animalis (probiotics)
|
π
|
-1.4
|
rye
|
π
|
-1.4
|
bifidobacterium (probiotics)
|
π
|
-1.4
|
Conjugated Linoleic Acid
|
π
|
-1.4
|
hou-po-da-huang-tang
|
π
|
-1.4
|
Pistachio
|
π
|
-1.5
|
plantago asiatica l.
|
π
|
-1.5
|
chitooligosaccharides (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.5
|
basil
|
π
|
-1.5
|
lactobacillus kefiri (NOT KEFIR)
|
π
|
-1.5
|
triphala
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.5
|
vitamin d
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.5
|
tea
|
π
|
-1.6
|
sesuvium portulacastrum herb
|
π
|
-1.6
|
fat
|
π
|
-1.6
|
Alpha-Ketoglutarate
|
π
|
-1.7
|
red alga Laurencia tristicha
|
π
|
-1.7
|
pea (fiber, protein)
|
π
|
-1.7
|
bifidobacterium lactis bb12 (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.7
|
Burdock Root
|
π
|
-1.7
|
pediococcus acidilactic (probiotic)
|
π
|
-1.7
|
purple sweet potatoes
|
π
|
-1.7
|
marjoram
|
π
|
-1.7
|
ketogenic diet
|
π
|
-1.7
|
grape seed extract
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.8
|
glycyrrhizic acid (licorice)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.8
|
oligofructose-enriched inulin (prebiotic)
|
π
|
-1.8
|
blackcurrant
|
π
|
-1.8
|
peppermint (spice, oil)
|
π
|
-1.8
|
Sumac(Rhus coriaria)
|
π
|
-1.8
|
schinus molle (herb)
|
π
|
-1.8
|
tabebuia impetiginosa (taheebo) bark
|
π
|
-1.8
|
brown algae
|
π
|
-1.9
|
resistant maltodextrin
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.9
|
omega-3 fatty acids
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.9
|
trametes versicolor(Turkey tail mushroom)
|
π
|
-1.9
|
wheat
|
π
|
-1.9
|
almonds/ almond skins
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-2
|
bifidobacterium longum (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-2
|
lactobacillus rhamnosus (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-2.1
|
lactobacillus brevis (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-2.2
|
broccoli
|
π
|
-2.2
|
oats
|
π
|
-2.3
|
syzygium aromaticum (clove)
|
π
|
-2.3
|
bacillus licheniformis,(probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-2.3
|
Moringa Oleifera
|
π
|
-2.4
|
cinnamon (oil. spice)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-2.4
|
trachyspermum ammi, Ajwain
|
π
|
-2.4
|
Umeboshi (Japanese Apricot or Prunus mume )
|
π
|
-2.5
|
lactobacillus acidophilus (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-2.5
|
lactobacillus casei shirota (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-2.6
|
green tea
|
π
|
-2.6
|
gum arabic (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-2.6
|
banana
|
π
|
-2.6
|
bifidobacterium bifidum (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-2.7
|
lactobacillus fermentum (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-2.7
|
zinc
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-2.9
|
thyme (thymol, thyme oil)
|
π
|
-2.9
|
lactobacillus plantarum,xylooligosaccharides,(prebiotic) (probiotics)
|
π
|
-2.9
|
mediterranean diet
|
π
|
-2.9
|
fasting
|
π
|
-2.9
|
cranberry bean flour
|
π
|
-2.9
|
enterococcus faecium (probiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-3
|
partially hydrolyzed guar gum
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-3.1
|
Glucomannan
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-3.1
|
resveratrol (grape seed/polyphenols/red wine)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-3.4
|
resistant starch
|
π
|
-3.5
|
Curcumin
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-3.8
|
whey
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-3.9
|
Cacao
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-4.2
|
lactobacillus plantarum (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-4.5
|
arabinogalactan (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-5.3
|
bacillus subtilis (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-5.4
|
inulin (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-5.6
|
galacto-oligosaccharides (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-5.6
|
wheat bran
|
π
|
-5.8
|
apple
|
π
|
-6.8
|
soy
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-7.4
|
rosmarinus officinalis,rosemary
|
π
|
-7.9
|
lactobacillus paracasei (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-8.2
|
lactobacillus casei (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-8.4
|
fructo-oligosaccharides (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-15.8
|
Human milk oligosaccharides (prebiotic, Holigos, Stachyose)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|