NAD+ IV Therapy
Long COVID Therapy
EliteVita is a fully registered clinic in Dubai specialising in NAD+ IV infusions, which can be used as part of a treatment for Long COVID.
The symptoms of COVID-19 are known worldwide, and treatment for this acute infection varies from rest and fluids to ventilation and medication. Now that we are in the advanced phase of the pandemic or coming out of it, another condition is rearing its head: Long COVID, and the related medium COVID.
At EliteVita, we create bespoke treatment plans that may incorporate NAD therapies or other treatments with a focus on assisting long COVID patients with certain symptoms that they face. Book a free consultation with our NAD specialists to find out more about our treatment options for long COVID in Dubai.
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What is Long COVID?
The typical duration of a COVID-19 infection spans approximately two weeks on average. This insidious virus predominantly targets the respiratory system, often inducing severe breathing difficulties, such as pronounced shortness of breath. However, what is particularly disconcerting is that a subset of individuals continues to grapple with debilitating symptoms long after the initial infection has cleared. This prolonged manifestation of symptoms post-COVID is what we now recognise as the enigmatic “long COVID.”
Long COVID is a complex condition characterised by a persisting array of symptoms that endure for weeks or even months beyond the initial infection. Medical professionals typically diagnose long COVID when individuals continue to struggle with these symptoms for more than twelve weeks after recovering from their acute COVID-19 infection.
Beyond the realm of long COVID, there is also a less frequently discussed condition known as “medium COVID.” This classification applies to individuals who experience lingering symptoms following a COVID-19 infection but within the initial twelve-week timeframe. These individuals find themselves navigating a unique landscape of medium-term challenges that can significantly impact their overall well-being.
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At EliteVita, we recognise the intricate and multifaceted nature of post-COVID-19 health concerns. Whether you’re dealing with long COVID or medium COVID, our team is dedicated to providing comprehensive support and tailored treatment options to address your specific needs. We understand that these lingering symptoms can take a toll on your quality of life, and we’re here to offer potential pathways towards relief and recovery.
If you find yourself in the midst of a post-COVID health challenge, know that you don’t have to face it alone. EliteVita is your partner on the journey towards improved health and well-being. We invite you to explore how our therapies and treatments can help you regain control over your life and restore your vitality. Your path to recovery and renewal begins here, with us.
Symptoms of Long COVID
It is not considered long or medium COVID if you have symptoms that can be explained by another illness. This is the case even if symptoms are related to COVID-19, such as pneumonia, costochondritis, or post-viral fatigue.
The most common of these ongoing symptoms for long COVID is fatigue, which involves feeling tired even when well-rested, and inflammation. Because fatigue and inflammation are two of the main symptoms, scientists are considering NAD+ therapy as a treatment option to help those with a long COVID diagnosis to recover.
Long COVID Symptoms include:
- Fatigue
- Loss of taste and smell (periodic or permanent)
- Breathlessness
- Insomnia and sleep disturbances
- Memory and concentration loss
- Depression and anxiety
- High temperature, fever, and chills
- Nausea and stomach cramps/pain
- Aches and pains
- Headaches, brain fog, and dizziness
Why Do People Get Long COVID?
We are in the early days of long COVID, but scientists are investing substantial time and effort in identifying why long COVID impacts some people who were infected and not others. We know that one problem is an overreaction from your immune system, which leads to inflammation through what is known as a cytokine storm.
What is a Cytokine Storm?
Cytokines are proteins that signal cells to fight a virus or infection. These proteins are normally at appropriate levels to fight an illness, but COVID-19 seems to cause too much of a release of these proteins. This leads to an overreaction and severe inflammation, which persists long after the COVID infection is over.
One area particularly affected by this ongoing inflammation is the olfactory bulb — the part of the forebrain that deals with smell, taste, and memory. This is believed to be part of the reason why we lose our taste and smell with long COVID. It can also explain the brain fog and depression experienced by many with the condition.
Treatments such as NAD+ IV Therapy may help alleviate some of these symptoms.
Book your appointment to speak with a healthcare practitioner about a possible long COVID infusion treatment at our Dubai-based NAD clinic.
What is NAD+ IV Therapy
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is a coenzyme that exists naturally in our bodies to control our metabolism, stress reactions, and inflammation levels. It does this through sirtuins, which regulate the body’s energy and insulin levels and help to prevent age-related diseases.
While NAD occurs naturally in our cells, our NAD levels can decline for several reasons. It can decrease naturally with age or due to nutritional stress, such as obesity, for example.
NAD+ deficiency can have many side effects, including fatigue, memory and concentration loss, nausea, headaches, and breathlessness.
How NAD+ IV Therapy Affects Long COVID
The Search for a Long COVID Treatment
With 1.2 million people still feeling the effects of long-haul COVID symptoms, there is a scramble to find treatments.
Recent discoveries have shown people with low levels of NAD+ are more vulnerable to long COVID, suggesting that NAD+ may be a promising supplementary treatment. NAD+ declines naturally as we age and as a result of medical complications such as diabetes, obesity, or hypertension. Doctors have noted that people with these health problems commonly suffer from long COVID symptoms.
NAD+ deficiency could be a ‘unifying hypothesis’ — a theory that explains more than one medical problem. This means that low levels of NAD+ could be contributing to long-term COVID symptoms.
How NAD+ IV Therapy Can Treat Long COVID
Given the findings from NAD+ research, there are several ways that a NAD+ IV treatment could be beneficial to people struggling with long COVID, because it may be able to assist with:
- Improving energy and metabolism to combat fatigue
- Reducing inflammation, a core cause of long COVID symptoms
- Resolving NAD+ deficiency, which can be a cause of certain mental health issues such as depression and anxiety
- Helping with rehabilitation for alcohol overuse, which can contribute to symptoms of long COVID
Sources
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1471490622000254 NAD+ in COVID-19 and viral infections
- https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/study/NCT04604704 Study Into LDN and NAD+ for Treatment of Patients With Post-COVID-19 Syndrome
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7322475/ COVID-19: NAD+ deficiency may predispose the aged, obese and type2 diabetics to mortality through its effect on SIRT1 activity
- nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/long-covid-symptoms-linked-inflammation
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7278809/ Sobriety and Satiety: Is NAD+ the Answer?
