ME/CFS Evidence Browser — Classified Studies on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

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The gut microbiome and the brain.

Galland, Leo·Journal of medicinal food·2014

Your gut bacteria can communicate with your brain in several ways: they produce substances that trigger your immune system, create chemicals that affect your mood and sleep, and send signals directly to your brain through a major nerve called the vagus nerve. When the balance of gut bacteria is disrupted, this communication can go wrong and may contribute to problems like chronic fatigue, brain fog, and mood changes.

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A metagenomic approach to investigate the microbial causes of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: moving beyond XMRV.

Miller, Ruth R, Gardy, Jennifer L, Tang, Patrick et al.·Fatigue : biomedicine, health & behavior·2013

This study used advanced genetic sequencing techniques to search for microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, and fungi) that might cause ME/CFS. Rather than looking for one specific virus, the researchers cast a wider net to detect any microbes present in patient samples. This approach moved beyond previous unsuccessful searches for a single virus, offering a more comprehensive way to understand whether infections play a role in ME/CFS.

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[Pathogenicity of fungi in the intestines--current status of the discussion].

Scheurlen, M·Fortschritte der Medizin·1996

Some people believe that yeast infections in the gut, particularly from a fungus called Candida, might cause chronic fatigue syndrome and other long-term illnesses by producing harmful toxins. However, experts disagree about whether this theory is actually true. This editorial explains that while the idea is interesting, there isn't enough solid scientific evidence yet to prove it works or to recommend yeast-fighting treatments based on this theory alone.

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The gut microbiome and the brain.

A metagenomic approach to investigate the microbial causes of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: moving beyond XMRV.

[Pathogenicity of fungi in the intestines--current status of the discussion].

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