Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a complex disorder characterized by extreme, persistent fatigue that cannot be explained by any underlying medical condition and worsens with physical or mental activity. It is caused by a combination of factors including immune dysfunction, viral infections, hormonal imbalances, and food sensitivities that contribute to systemic inflammation. The Food Specific IgG Beet Root test is the most important test for identifying food sensitivities that may exacerbate chronic fatigue symptoms.
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is caused by a combination of factors including immune system dysfunction, viral infections like Epstein-Barr virus or human herpesvirus 6, hormonal imbalances affecting the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, and food sensitivities that trigger systemic inflammation. Research suggests that these factors interact to create a state of chronic immune activation and mitochondrial dysfunction, leading to profound and persistent exhaustion. While the exact mechanism remains under investigation, many individuals with CFS show evidence of elevated inflammatory markers and specific IgG antibodies to certain foods, which may worsen their fatigue symptoms.
The Food Specific IgG Beet Root test is the most important test for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome because it detects elevated levels of IgG antibodies against beet root, which may indicate food intolerance contributing to systemic inflammation and worsening fatigue symptoms. Additionally, the Food Specific IgG Lima Bean test is essential for comprehensive food sensitivity screening, as it identifies immune reactions to lima bean that can exacerbate inflammatory responses in CFS patients. While no single blood test can diagnose CFS itself, identifying these food-specific IgG antibodies helps pinpoint dietary triggers that may be intensifying your symptoms, allowing you to make targeted dietary changes as part of your overall management strategy.
You should get tested if you experience persistent, unexplained exhaustion lasting more than six months that significantly interferes with your daily activities and does not improve with rest. Consider testing if you notice that certain foods seem to make your fatigue worse, or if you have accompanying symptoms like brain fog, muscle pain, unrefreshing sleep, or worsening symptoms after physical or mental exertion. Food sensitivity testing is particularly valuable if you have already ruled out other medical conditions like thyroid disorders, anemia, or sleep apnea, but continue to struggle with debilitating fatigue that impacts your quality of life.
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Recommended actions
Increase resistance or strength training
Prioritize 7–8 hours of quality sleep per night, try to reduce stress
Include more zinc- and magnesium-rich foods (like shellfish, beef, pumpkin seeds, spinach)
Consider retesting in 3–6 months
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