Long Covid-19

Long Covid-19

Long covid is a term used to describe the wide range of signs and symptoms of Covid-19 that persist for more than 12 weeks. Symptoms can include fatigue, neurocognitive impairment, chronic inflammation, gastrointestinal distress, low oxygen saturation, respiratory tract infections, and increased risk for cardiac events and stroke. Although we don't know all of the effects of long covid, and each case is unique in symptom presentation, here at Re-Gen, we can help reduce and resolve many of the symptoms of long covid to help you feel and experience better. 

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

The use of hyperbaric oxygen to mitigate the effects of long covid have shown to improve brain and heart health, as well as reduce chronic inflammation. One case study demonstrated that 60 sessions, 5 days a week, resulted in significant improvements in memory, decision making, attention and multitasking. This study also saw a 34% increase in maximum rate of oxygen consumption during physical activity. Another study found that 10 HBOT sessions found significant improvements in fatigue, learning, information processing, and communication. A study on Covid-19 induced low oxygen respiratory failure and HBOT found that treatment reduced inflammation, and lowered blood levels of infection severity markers. The last study demonstrated that 8 HBOT sessions over 5 days improved inflammation, decreased respiratory rate, and decreased tissue damage markers. Also, individuals who underwent HBOT also found a higher covid antibody count than controls. 

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF)

Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy is a non-invasive therapy that has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects that regulate inflammation. A study on cell cultures found that 10 minute exposures decreased levels of acute and chronic inflammatory markers by 20% by day 2 of treatment. PEMF also increased immune and anti-infective actions in the body, and that the early intervention presented better recovery outcomes. Another study examined the effects of post covid-19 fatigue, and found that 50 sessions over 5 weeks found a significant decrease in fatigue and stress, and these results were consistent 6 weeks post treatment. A study on immune system function and PEMF treatment found that PEMF significantly decreased infective properties, and can aid in improving the function of your immune system. 

Targeted Supplemental Nutrition

Nutrition is important for immune and cellular function, and can be a large preventative factor in managing and preventing symptoms and infection regarding long Covid-19. One study found that those deficient in vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D and E, as well as elements zinc, iron and magnesium, were at increased risk for viral infections (found in our Anti-inflammation, Gut Health and Weight Loss, and Bone Health Blends). The B vitamins, vitamin C, and vitamin D play a role in removing oxidative stress, and play an immune-stimulating role in fighting off infectious viruses, and are counteractive to covid's highly inflammatory nature. These antioxidants also play a role in managing gastrointestinal stress and inflamed mucosal lining caused by Covid-19. Another study examined the role of vitamin D (Bone Health Blend) in playing an important protective role against respiratory tract infections, as well as reducing the risk of severe symptoms.