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[[File:ME-CFS-supplements-DrLapp.jpg|alt=A multivitamin, vitamin B12, vitamin D3, calcium and magnesium, D-ribose, NADH and Acetyl carnitine, DHEA, lysine, fish oil |thumb|450x450px|ME / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia supplements recommended by Dr Charles Lapp]] Dr [[Charles Lapp]], founder of the [[Hunter-Hopkins Center]] for [[chronic fatigue syndrome]] and [[fibromyalgia]] has recommended the following protocol of nutritional supplements: a [[multivitamin]], [[Cobalamin|vitamin B12]], [[Vitamin D|vitamin D3]], [[calcium]], [[magnesium]], [[D-Ribose|D-ribose]], [[Dehydroepiandrosterone|DHEA]], [[Lysine]], [[fish oil]], plus for the most [[Severe and very severe ME|severely ill]] he also recommends [[Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide|NADH]] and [[Acetyl Carnitine|acetylcarnitine]].<ref name=":0" /> == A multivitamin== A [[multivitamin]] including [[B vitamin complex]], [[folate]] (folic acid), [[vitamin D]], and the minerals [[calcium]] and [[magnesium]]. == Vitamin B12 == [[Cobalamin|Vitamin B12]] injections, which he believes helps boost energy in up to 80% of people with CFS or FM. == Vitamin D3== Dr Lapp recommends 2,000 units per day, stating that [[D3|vitamin D3]] reduces [[pain]] and [[morning stiffness]], and "protects against [[stroke]], [[heart attack]] and breast cancer," and promotes [[calcium]] absorption. == Calcium and Magnesium== Dr Lapp recommended 1,000mg to 1,500mg of [[calcium]] daily and 500-750mg [[magnesium]] daily. Dr Lapp states magnesium is inappropriate for those with [[kidney disease]] and may cause [[diarrhea]]. ==D-Ribose== Dr Lapp recommended 5000mg of [[D-Ribose|D-ribose]] three times a day for two weeks, then 5000mg twice a day. Results are usually obvious within three weeks. D-ribose is used in [[metabolism |cell metabolism]] and energy production, and has a very large effect on [[blood sugar]] levels. Do not take with blood thinner medications or supplements like CoQ10. ==NADH and acetylcarnitine== [[NADH]] and [[Acetyl Carnitine|acetylcarnitine]] are often taken together, and Dr Lapp only uses this for the most [[severe and very severe ME|severely ill]] patients and those with the worst [[brain fog]]. ===NADH=== Dr Lapp recommends 10-20mg of [[Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide|NADH]] daily, which may take three to six months to work, with only a "subtle" response. NADH, also known as ''nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide'', increases [[ATP]] production in [[Mitochondrion|mitochondria]]. ===Acetylcarnitine=== 1,000mg [[Acetyl Carnitine|acetylcarnitine]] twice a day is recommended by Dr Lapp to "improve cognition". Acetylcarnitine is also known as ''acetyl-L-carnitine''. This is used with NADH to increase energy production. ==DHEA== Dr. Lapp recommends [[Dehydroepiandrosterone|DHEA]] doseage of 25-50mg daily (women), or 50-100mg daily (men). DHEA is also known as ''dehydroepiandrosterone''. Supplements of [[Dehydroepiandrosterone|DHEA]] can help with [[energy]] levels and [[libido]], according to Dr Lapp. He states that there are a range of unpleasant side effects, and that is not needed if a person is already taking [[estrogen]] and/or [[testosterone]] via [[hormone replacement therapy]] (HRT).<ref name=":0" /> ==Lysine== Dr Lapp recommends 1,000 - 2,000mg [[lysine]] daily to reduce [[herpes|herpetic]] [[mouth ulcers]] (mouth sores). Lysine is an essential [[amino acid]]. ==Fish Oil== [[Fish oil]] doses of 3-4g per day is recommend by Dr Lapp to treat [[Analgesics|pain]] and to reduce [[cholesterol]]. Enteric-coated fish oil supplements will reduce fish odor when burping.<ref name=":0" /> ==Learn more== *[http://www.cfidsselfhelp.org/library/dr-lapp's-recommedations-supplements Dr. Lappβs recommendations on supplements]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web | url=http://www.cfidsselfhelp.org/library/dr-lapp%27s-recommedations-supplements | title = Dr Lapp's Recommendations on Supplements {{!}} ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia Self-Help | last = Campbell | first = Bruce | authorlink = Bruce Campbell | date = | website = cfidsselfhelp.org| archive-url = | archive-date = |url-status = | access-date=2018-12-23}}</ref> ==See also == * [[Charles Lapp]] * [[:Category:Supplements|Supplements]] ==References== {{Reflist}} [[Category:Potential treatments]] [[Category:Supplements]] [[Category:Nutrients]] [[Category:Protocols]]
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