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Nothing particuarly new here as a concept but this was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel design study (with cross-over) and
http://www.usatoday.com/news/military/2011-06-26-antioxidants-Gulf-War-Syndrome_n.htm
More study details here :
http://cdmrp.army.mil/gwirp/highlights.shtml#1_12
I'm sure the paper is now (over)due publication. In the meantime Dr Golomb is recruiting patients for a further study of oxidative stress as a biomarker for GWS.
Roughly one in four of the 697,000 veterans of the war has Gulf War illness, according to the federal Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses. Symptoms include memory and concentration problems, chronic headaches, widespread pain, gastrointestinal problems and chronic fatigue.
"It is the first medication study to show a significant improvement of a major symptom of Gulf War illness in the history of Gulf War illness research," said Binns, the committee chairman. Although it's not a cure, Binns said, and requires further research, "it is extremely encouraging."
Golomb said the treatments helped veterans with headaches, inability to focus and fatigue after exertion. There were also unexpected benefits, she said, such as fewer symptoms for participants suffering from chronic diarrhea and improved blood pressure levels. She worked with 46 veterans.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/military/2011-06-26-antioxidants-Gulf-War-Syndrome_n.htm
More study details here :
http://cdmrp.army.mil/gwirp/highlights.shtml#1_12
I'm sure the paper is now (over)due publication. In the meantime Dr Golomb is recruiting patients for a further study of oxidative stress as a biomarker for GWS.