Taken together, metabolomic studies of long COVID, ME/CFS, and MDD show considerable similarities in the overall metabolic profiles associated with a disruption of energy production and an imbalance of potentially neuroprotective and detrimental metabolites, i.e., a deficiency of neuroprotective metabolites such as acetylcarnitine
Many patients lose 5-10 pounds in the first month alone
3x, Chel
Best protein sources include lean meats (chicken, turkey, lean beef), fish and seafood, eggs (which also provide biotin), Greek yogurt and cottage cheese, legumes, collagen peptides (particularly beneficial for hair), and high-quality protein powders if food intake is insufficient
Either youre fortunate to have insurance coverage for GLP-1 meds, or youre willing and able to pay hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars per month in cash
It is about identifying the treatment approach a patient can realistically tolerate, maintain, and integrate into long-term health management