Abstract:BackgroundFibromyalgia (FM) is a widespread chronic disease characterized by chronic pain and fatigue that has a strong impact on the quality of life of patients, who represent the 6% of the world population. There is no molecular analysis FM condition, being currently diagnosed through clinical self-questionnaires. Since FM patients present a strong lack of energy and several gastrointestinal disturbances, the relationship between the microbiota-mitochondrial axis could be a relevant mechanism [1]. The intest… Show more
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