The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast Understanding Long COVID | Ep 239
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Jan 17, 2023 In a compelling discussion, registered dietitian Rachel Mistry, a lead practitioner at the Functional Nutrition Academy, dives into the complexities of long COVID. She explains the symptoms like chronic fatigue, mast cell activation, and the risk factors associated with prolonged recovery. Rachel offers valuable insights on nutritional strategies and vital supplements to strengthen immunity. The conversation also emphasizes lifestyle changes and restorative movement to aid recovery, providing hope and actionable advice for those affected by long COVID.
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Long COVID Mechanism
- Long COVID triggers an inflammatory response, leading to mast cell activation and the release of reactive oxygen species.
- This can cause neuroinflammation and dysautonomia, affecting automatic bodily functions.
Long COVID Symptoms
- Besides fatigue, long COVID can cause various symptoms, including digestive issues, headaches, allergies, and eczema.
- It can also exacerbate autoimmunity, disrupt mitochondrial function, reactivate viruses, and affect the gut microbiome.
COVID-19 and the Gut
- Dr. Alessio Fasano discovered a "reservoir" of COVID-19 in the gut, where the virus lingers and disrupts the microbiome.
- This can lead to increased zonulin release, leaky gut, and a "super antigen" effect, potentially triggering autoimmunity.
