Nutritional Implications of Patients with Dysautonomia and Hypermobility Syndromes

Toan Do, Sarah Diamond, Caitlin Green, Malissa Warren

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Abstract

Purpose of Review: Dysautonomia and hypermobility syndrome are two distinct but often overlapping clinical conditions that are recognized for their complex multiorgan system afflictions. The purpose of this review is to investigate dietary strategies to reduce symptoms and augment quality of life in this growing patient population. Recent Findings: There is increasing evidence supporting dietary modifications to include food rich in probiotics and prebiotics, along with fiber supplements to reduce gastrointestinal symptoms. Adequate salt and fluid intake may reduce orthostatic hypotension symptoms. Dietary supplements may help with osteoarticular, musculoskeletal, and fatigue symptoms. Summary: Individualized dietstrategies and supplements can reduce the multiorgan system symptoms observedin dysautonomia and hypermobility syndrome.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)324-333
Number of pages10
JournalCurrent Nutrition Reports
Volume10
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2021

Keywords

  • Dysautonomia
  • Ehlers-Danlos
  • Hypermobility Syndrome
  • Nutrition
  • Orthostatic
  • POTS

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Food Science
  • Nutrition and Dietetics

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