Role of micronutrients in the symptoms of fibromyalgia: a review of the literature and analysis of an Italian female sample.

Objective: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a multifactorial disease characterized principally by chronic, widespread pain impairing a patient's quality of life. The management of FM requires a multidisciplinary approach that combines pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies. Growing evidence suggests a potential beneficial role of micronutrients such as minerals and vitamins.