Evidence supporting the use of: Durum Wheat
For the health condition: Nervous Exhaustion

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Durum wheat (Triticum durum) has been used traditionally in various cultures as a staple food, but its use for "nervous exhaustion"—a historical term referring to symptoms of fatigue, stress, or neurasthenia—is not widely documented in either historical or modern scientific literature. In some traditional European herbal texts and dietary recommendations from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, wheat and wheat-derived products were recommended as part of a nourishing diet to help recover from general debility or nervous exhaustion, largely due to their caloric and nutrient content. However, these recommendations were not specific to durum wheat but rather to wheat in general as a source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.

There is no substantial scientific evidence directly linking durum wheat consumption to the treatment or support of nervous exhaustion. The nutritional benefit of durum wheat—providing complex carbohydrates, some B vitamins, and trace minerals—could contribute indirectly to general well-being and energy levels, which may have led to its traditional inclusion in restorative diets. However, these effects are nonspecific and not unique to durum wheat. In summary, while there is a minor traditional precedent for using wheat products as part of convalescent diets, there is little to no specific evidence supporting durum wheat for nervous exhaustion.

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