Fibromyalgia and Food Additives?

Yes, according to an article in the Annals of Pharmacotherapy, fibromyalgia can be caused by food additives called excitotoxins.

These excitotoxins, excite nerve endings that carry pain messages to the brain.  Just as morphine blocks pain, excitotoxins cause pain.

The study followed four patients who had fibromyalgia for up to 17 years.  All four had symptoms completely resolve by eliminating all excitotoxins from their diet.  It is a small study, but the fact that all four got completely well, should encourage you to try eliminating excitotoxins your the diet.

What are excitotoxins ?  The two biggest culprits are glutamate (MSG) and Aspartame (Nutrasweet).  Try not eating Glutamate or Aspartame for a month and see if you don’t feel better.  Glutamate can be tough to eliminate because it has other names like modified food starch.  Basically, stay away from processed food and you’ll be fine.

Fibromyalgia symptoms have many causes but diet is usually a piece of the puzzle.  For more information on how I treat fibromyalgia log on to www.stopyourfibronow.com and order your free information.  Or, you can call Jennifer at 262-251-8306 and set up an appointment with me for a free, no obligation for treatment, consultation.  We can discuss your situation and see if I can help.