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    The Family Member ME/CFS Prevalence Poll Take II

    My three daughters and myself have all been officially diagnosed with ME/CFS. I'm sure my mother has it although she has not been diagnosed and her mother before her was similarly unwell for a long time before she died. I have a nephew with diabetes and twin nephews and a niece with symptoms...
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    Whey powder: any CFS issues/benefits?

    Thanks Crappy. That's really helpful info. I'm already taking the Lipospheric Glutathione KDM recommends so that's not an issue. I need the protein in my diet as I'm very limited in what food I'm able to tolerate. One thing I realised I hadn't mentioned is that the rice protein I use is...
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    Whey powder: any CFS issues/benefits?

    Hi all, I used whey protein in diet shakes for 2 years with both mildly improved wellness and successful weight loss. I had to stop taking it due to casein problems and I miss it. I'm sure I do better on a high protein low carb diet. It also prevented my carb cravings. I'm now taking...