Keywords
long haul covid syndrome
dietary polyunsaturated lipids
essential fatty acids
efa
diet
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Abstract
COVID-19, post-COVID and post-mRNA vaccine manifestations can result in “long haul syndrome”. I propose that long-haul syndrome is because of deficiency of essential fatty acids (EFAs) and their metabolites. EFAs and their metabolites inactivate SARS-CoV-2 virus, suppress excess cytokine formation and action, are cytoprotective, inhibit NF-kB activation and regulate cGAS-STING pathway, influence gut microbiota and their metabolism, modulate platelet, macrophage, and leukocyte function, regulate neurotransmitters secretion and function, facilitate tissue regeneration and enhance wound healing. In view of their varied actions, it is likely that EFAs are of benefit in the prevention and management of long-haul syndrome
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