Health & Nutrition Club

One of the most challenging aspects of living with ME/CFS or Long Covid is Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM)—a worsening of symptoms following physical, cognitive, or emotional exertion. Effective management of PEM is crucial, and one of the most evidence-informed approaches is pacing. This blog explains what pacing is, why it matters, and how it can be used to support people living with ME/CFS or Long Covid.

Mitochondria—the energy factories inside our cells—play a crucial role in physical and mental stamina. For people living with conditions like ME/CFS or Long Covid, where energy production is impaired, supporting mitochondrial function can be key to symptom management. Here we describe three important nutrients that can support mitochondrial health and potentially help with fatigue: Carnitine, Iron, and CoQ10.

Fatigue is a hallmark symptom in ME/CFS and is a major symptom in Long Covid. Here we describe how energy is usually produced by the body, and then describe energy production is affected in ME/CFS and Long Covid.