Orthomolecular Therapy for Long COVID and Chronic Fatigue: New Opportunities for Recovery

Long COVID and chronic fatigue are becoming a serious problem for many patients experiencing persistent exhaustion and a decline in quality of life even weeks or months after suffering from an infection or severe stress. Among the most common symptoms of long COVID are fatigue, concentration difficulties (often referred to as 'brain fog'), muscle and joint pain, as well as sleep disturbances.

In response to these challenges, modern orthomolecular medicine offers a comprehensive approach based on optimizing the supply of essential micronutrients and vitamins to the body. The goal of therapy is to eliminate energy deficiency and restore normal metabolism at the cellular level.

Main Directions of Orthomolecular Therapy for Long COVID:

• Use of infusion courses with high doses of vitamins and micronutrients;
• Comprehensive diagnostics of the body's condition to identify deficiencies of essential substances;
• Application of drugs that enhance tissue respiration and mitochondrial metabolism, such as Cytophlavin;
• Individualized treatment plans considering the pathogenetic mechanisms of chronic fatigue and asthenia.

Fatigue after COVID-19, according to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), is observed in approximately 41% of adult patients. In addition to post-COVID syndrome, fatigue is also common in burnout syndrome and chronic stress. Orthomolecular treatment aims to restore the balance of micronutrients, which helps improve the body's energy potential and reduce symptom severity.

Furthermore, studies show that the prescription of drugs that promote improved cellular energy metabolism can increase the tolerance to physical exertion in patients with long COVID, which is an important aspect of comprehensive rehabilitation.

Thus, orthomolecular strategies represent an effective and promising method for treating long COVID and associated chronic fatigue, providing a holistic approach to restoring health and quality of life for patients.