Abstract:
We have demonstrated that certain morphological and biochemical changes occur in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). These changes in RA can be explained by the well-established inappropriate increase in free radical generation. The similar changes in CFS suggest a similar explanation and a possible role for free radicals in the aetiology of this condition.
Source: Richards RS, Roberts TK, Dunstan RH, McGregor NR, Butt HL. Free radicals in chronic fatigue syndrome: cause or effect? Redox Rep. 2000;5(2-3):146-7. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10939298