J Ethnopharmacol 156:210215
Expect 30-40% reduction in severity, which often makes the difference between barely functional and tolerably uncomfortable
Useful investigations include: Cytokine panels to assess ongoing inflammatory activation Lymphocyte subset analysis to characterize immune dysfunction patterns Organic acid testing to evaluate mitochondrial function and cellular energy metabolism Comprehensive stool analysis to assess microbiome status and intestinal permeability Cortisol and adrenal function testing Viral reactivation panels including EBV and CMV antibody titer tests Autonomic function testing, including heart rate variability analysis, and Advanced nutrient status including glutathione, CoQ10, NAD+ markers, B vitamins, and magnesium This holistic picture of your health allows for targeted interventions rather than generic symptom management, fostering more effective long COVID treatment

We are investigating the function of the neuronal classes of the AVP, by recording their activity in response to defined visual stimuli, and follow the question of how the developmental history of a neuron (time of birth, placement within the spatial framework of the developing brain) relates to its later connectivity within the AVP circuit
Most patients can return to activities like swimming and golf at 4 months post-op