Oxidative stress -- a cell-damaging process -- is often higher in the bodies of people with fibromyalgia and is therefore thought to play a role in the development of the condition. This suggests that eating lots of fruits and vegetables is advisable for people with fibromyalgia because produce is full of antioxidants that reduce oxidative stress. In a handful of studies, a high-in-produce, raw vegetarian or vegan diet even reduced fibro pain and stiffness in study participants.
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Oxidative stress -- a cell-damaging process -- is often higher in
the bodies of people with fibromyalgia and is therefore thought to
play a role in the development of the condition. This suggests that
eating lots of fruits and vegetables is...
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RealAge answered:Oxidative stress -- a cell-damaging process -- is often higher in the bodies of people with fibromyalgia and is therefore thought to play a role in the development of the condition. This suggests that eating lots of fruits and vegetables is advisable for people with fibromyalgia because produce is full of antioxidants that reduce oxidative stress. In a handful of studies, a high-in-produce, raw vegetarian or vegan diet even reduced fibro pain and stiffness in study participants.
