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Fibromyalgia: Foods to Eat and Avoid

Foods Likely to Make Symptoms Worse

Taking the foods listed below may make symptoms of fibromyalgia worse since they can aggravate sensation food and cause inflammation.

Sugar

Reducing [8] the intake of sugar or completely removing it from diet can affect the health for two reasons. First off, research has shown that when we take in food that contains too much sugar, the symptoms and pain from fibromyalgia can be aggravated. In addition to this, reducing sugar intake can also assist in curbing excessive weight gain. Obesity and being overweight can also add to tiredness and lethargy since they put extra stress on the body. Fats that are stored in the body in some cases are also known to lead to inflammation. Sugar is particularly, found in carbonated drinks and other sweet drinks and chops, but they can also be present in excessive amount even in foods that we consider as healthy and safe e.g. yogurt. Note that fructose and glucose may be the alternative name used for sugar in some food labels.