A preliminary investigation of nutritional intake and supplement use in Australians with myalgic encephalomyelitischronic fatigue syndrome and the implications on health-related quality of life

Background: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complex, multisystem illness without a currently recognized pharmacological treatment. Dietary supplementation and modification have been posited as potential management strategies; however, their efficacy is controversial. Objective: This study aimed to assess the nutritional intake and supplement use of Australian ME/CFS pa- tients and the perceived effect on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) for the first time...