Fatigue reduction diet

The Fatigue Reduction Diet ir FRD was developed for cancer-related fatigue in 2014. It is not widely used and there are no studies on the effects of the FRD on patients with ME/CFS. The Fatigue Reduction Diet is a healthy, balanced diet that contains high levels of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and omega 3 fatty acid-rich foods, and low overall fat and high fiber.

Theory
The FRD is regarded as an anti-inflammatory diet, and inflammation has been found in ME/CFS patients, including neuroinflammation in parts of the brain. It is also rich in antioxidants, which may be beneficial.

Evidence
The FRD was originally tested with a pilot study of just 15 fatigued breast cancer survivors, all of which had low fruit and vegetable intake, and none of which had fatigue caused by ME/CFS or other illness. There are no studies on the effects of the FRD on patients with ME/CFS.

Risks and safety
Largely unknown.

Notable studies

 * 2016, Fatigue reduction diet in breast cancer survivors: a pilot randomized clinical trial - (Full text)