How to Treat Chronic Fatigue With Mineral Supplements

Vitamins and minerals play an important part in overcoming chronic fatigue syndrome. Many doctors recommend that patients continue to take these supplements to stay healthy after working through CFS. You can treat chronic fatigue with mineral supplements but you need to know which ones to take for your symptoms.

Instructions

Treat Chronic Fatigue With Mineral Supplements

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  Buy a one-a-day multivitamin to get lots of mineral supplements from one source. Ideally, you should get close to your daily value of vitamins E, C, D, B1 and B2 from one pill.

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  Take an iron supplement to help fight off anemia. This blood problem is a common issue among vegetarians who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome. You need to take this supplement if you notice the effects of anemia, such as bruises and muscle weakness.

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  Look for a supplement that gives you a larger-than-normal dose of magnesium. This mineral helps your body complete important energy-creating chemical reactions. You should take magnesium supplements 15 to 20 minutes before a meal to help speed the reaction process.

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  Try a glucosamine and chondroitin supplement to treat the joint pains of chronic fatigue syndrome. You should be able to get both of these supplements in the same formula and take it in either pill or liquid form. Glucosamine and chondroitin often takes 2 to 3 months before you'll notice any benefits.

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  Set up a chart to help you keep track of your supplements. Most vitamins should be taken in the morning with a light breakfast, but other mineral supplements may have different directions. You should create a simple daily chart with spots to put a check mark on each supplement after you take it. Pill dispensers that you fill on a daily, weekly or monthly basis may also help keep you on track.

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  Inform your doctor of your plans to treat chronic fatigue with mineral supplements. You shouldn't have any problems taking two or more vitamins and mineral supplements at the same time. However, some of them may interfere with prescription medication, so check with your doctor.