<i>Ganoderma lucidum</i> Effects on Mood and Health-Related Quality of Life in Women with Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia syndrome is a chronic rheumatic disorder characterized by generalized and widespread musculoskeletal pain. It is associated with several secondary symptoms such as psychological and pain-specific distress, which can directly impact daily functioning and quality of life, like anxiety and...
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| author | Francesco Pazzi José Carmelo Adsuar Francisco Javier Domínguez-Muñoz Miguel Angel García-Gordillo Narcis Gusi Daniel Collado-Mateo |
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| description | Fibromyalgia syndrome is a chronic rheumatic disorder characterized by generalized and widespread musculoskeletal pain. It is associated with several secondary symptoms such as psychological and pain-specific distress, which can directly impact daily functioning and quality of life, like anxiety and depression. The <i>Ganoderma lucidum</i> (GL) mushroom seems to be able to improve fibromyalgia symptoms, including depression and pain. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effects of GL on happiness, depression, satisfaction with life, and health-related quality of life in women with fibromyalgia. A double-blind, randomized placebo pilot trial was carried out, with one group taking 6 g/day of micro-milled GL carpophores for 6 weeks, during which the second group took a placebo. Our results did not show any statistically significant between-group differences, although a distinct trend of improved levels of happiness and satisfaction with life and reduced depression were evident at the end of treatment compared to the baseline in the GL group. However, due to the limitations of the study protocol, additional studies are necessary to confirm these findings. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-37e1cb7d8c2b4710bf48e2ec3ea242e42023-11-20T22:55:23ZengMDPI AGHealthcare2227-90322020-11-018452010.3390/healthcare8040520<i>Ganoderma lucidum</i> Effects on Mood and Health-Related Quality of Life in Women with FibromyalgiaFrancesco Pazzi0José Carmelo Adsuar1Francisco Javier Domínguez-Muñoz2Miguel Angel García-Gordillo3Narcis Gusi4Daniel Collado-Mateo5Health Economy Motricity and Education (HEME), Faculty of Sport Science, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, SpainHealth Economy Motricity and Education (HEME), Faculty of Sport Science, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, SpainPhysical Activity and Quality of Life Research Group (AFYCAV), Faculty of Sport Science, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, SpainFacultad de Administración y Negocios, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, 3467987 Sede Talca, ChilePhysical Activity and Quality of Life Research Group (AFYCAV), Faculty of Sport Science, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, SpainCentre for Sport Studies, Rey Juan Carlos University, 28943 Madrid, SpainFibromyalgia syndrome is a chronic rheumatic disorder characterized by generalized and widespread musculoskeletal pain. It is associated with several secondary symptoms such as psychological and pain-specific distress, which can directly impact daily functioning and quality of life, like anxiety and depression. The <i>Ganoderma lucidum</i> (GL) mushroom seems to be able to improve fibromyalgia symptoms, including depression and pain. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effects of GL on happiness, depression, satisfaction with life, and health-related quality of life in women with fibromyalgia. A double-blind, randomized placebo pilot trial was carried out, with one group taking 6 g/day of micro-milled GL carpophores for 6 weeks, during which the second group took a placebo. Our results did not show any statistically significant between-group differences, although a distinct trend of improved levels of happiness and satisfaction with life and reduced depression were evident at the end of treatment compared to the baseline in the GL group. However, due to the limitations of the study protocol, additional studies are necessary to confirm these findings.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/8/4/520complementary and alternative medicinehappinessdepressionsatisfaction with lifeglobal impression of improvementexperimental study |
| spellingShingle | Francesco Pazzi José Carmelo Adsuar Francisco Javier Domínguez-Muñoz Miguel Angel García-Gordillo Narcis Gusi Daniel Collado-Mateo <i>Ganoderma lucidum</i> Effects on Mood and Health-Related Quality of Life in Women with Fibromyalgia Healthcare complementary and alternative medicine happiness depression satisfaction with life global impression of improvement experimental study |
| title | <i>Ganoderma lucidum</i> Effects on Mood and Health-Related Quality of Life in Women with Fibromyalgia |
| title_full | <i>Ganoderma lucidum</i> Effects on Mood and Health-Related Quality of Life in Women with Fibromyalgia |
| title_fullStr | <i>Ganoderma lucidum</i> Effects on Mood and Health-Related Quality of Life in Women with Fibromyalgia |
| title_full_unstemmed | <i>Ganoderma lucidum</i> Effects on Mood and Health-Related Quality of Life in Women with Fibromyalgia |
| title_short | <i>Ganoderma lucidum</i> Effects on Mood and Health-Related Quality of Life in Women with Fibromyalgia |
| title_sort | i ganoderma lucidum i effects on mood and health related quality of life in women with fibromyalgia |
| topic | complementary and alternative medicine happiness depression satisfaction with life global impression of improvement experimental study |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/8/4/520 |
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