Potential dietary links to central sensitization in fibromyalgia: past reports and future directions

Kathleen F Holton; Lindsay L Kindler; Kim D Jones

doi:10.1016/j.rdc.2009.06.003

Potential dietary links to central sensitization in fibromyalgia: past reports and future directions

Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 2009 May;35(2):409-20. doi: 10.1016/j.rdc.2009.06.003.

Authors

Kathleen F Holton¹, Lindsay L Kindler, Kim D Jones

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR 97239-3098, USA. holtonk@ohsu.edu

PMID: 19647151
DOI: 10.1016/j.rdc.2009.06.003

Abstract

This article reviews the existing literature on fibromyalgia (FM) and diet, discusses the possible role of diet on central sensitization in FM, proposes a novel hypothesis of possible food-related contributors to central sensitization, and makes recommendations for future dietary research directions.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Feeding Behavior*
Fibromyalgia / diet therapy*
Fibromyalgia / etiology*
Food Hypersensitivity / complications*
Humans