This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. The effectiveness of these interventions may vary from person to person, and scientific evidence is still emerging. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, dietary change, or self-treatment
General Overview of Available Treatments
Right now, there is no single cure for Long COVID, but a growing number of therapies have already shown potential to reduce symptoms and speed up recovery. These therapies work in different ways to help alleviate the burden of ongoing Long COVID symptoms. Because Long COVID can affect each person differently, it’s important to approach treatment with a personalized protocol — choosing the right therapies based on individual needs and symptoms. Below we have listed a number of treatments along with information about what they are and how they work, with supporting scientific literature. Click Explore to learn more about this treatment in detail.
Finding The Right Treatment
- Some treatments focus on restoring energy – such as NAD+, ginseng, and red light therapy. Others, like curcumin, glutathione, and vitamin C may help lower systemic inflammation and oxidative stress.
- Supplements like garlic and black seed oil are being explored for their antiviral properties, to clear out the lingering virus.
- Gut and detox support options, including probiotics, anti-inflammatory diets, and manual lymphatic drainage, may be helpful for those with digestive symptoms or persistent inflammation.
- For circulation issues and suspected microclotting, enzymes like nattokinase, as well as therapies like apheresis and HBOT, are being investigated for their potential to improve blood flow and oxygen delivery.
- For sleep disturbances, melatonin may aid circadian rhythm repair, while for heart-related symptoms like POTS, compression stockings and fluids and electrolytes are often used to support autonomic regulation
| Treatment | Description | Type | Intensity | Risk Factor | Availability | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Melatonin | Regulates sleep, reduces inflammation and oxidative stress | Supplements | Low | Precautions | Easy | Explore | yp |
| 12 | Red Light Therapy | Boosts cell energy, reduces inflammation | Procedures | Low | Precautions | Medium | Explore | yp |
| 8 | Vitamin Optimisation | Corrects imbalances, supports immune and metabolic health | Supplements | Low | Precautions | Easy | Explore | yp |
| 7 | Molecusan | Supports mitochondria, detox, and immune function | Supplements | Low | Precautions | Easy | Explore | yp |
| 30 | Curcumin | Anti-inflammatory, supports brain and energy | Supplements | Low | None | Easy | Explore | yp |
| 31 | Ginseng | Boosts energy, reduces fatigue and brain fog | Supplements | Low | Precautions | Easy | Explore | yp |
| 9 | Gluthathione | Antioxidant, supports detox and mitochondrial repair | Procedures | Medium | Low Risk | Specialised | Explore | yp |
| 19 | Low Inflammation (Mediterranean) Diet | Lowers inflammation, supports gut and brain | Lifestyle | Low | None | Easy | Explore | yp |
| 20 | Fasting | Promotes cell cleanup, reduces inflammation | Lifestyle | Low | Precautions | Easy | Explore | yp |
| 33 | Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) | Reduces nerve inflammation, supports brain health | Supplements | Low | None | Easy | Explore | yp |
| 6 | Aspirin | Prevents microclots, improves blood flow | Drugs | Low | Precautions | Easy | Explore | yp |
| 1 | Pacing | Conservation of energy, reduces symptom flares | Lifestyle | Low | Low Risk | Easy | Explore | yp |
| 18 | Manual Lymphatic Drainage | Moves fluid, reduces swelling and toxins | Procedures | Medium | None | Medium | Explore | yp |
| 29 | Vitamin C + L-arginine | Antioxidant, immune and tissue support | Supplements | Low | Precautions | Easy | Explore | yp |
| 16 | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Balances gut microorganisms, supports immune system | Supplements | Low | Precautions | Easy | Explore | yp |
| 28 | Black seed oil | Reduces inflammation, supports mitochondria | Supplements | Low | None | Easy | Explore | yp |
| 27 | Garlic (allicin) | Antiviral, anti-inflammatory, immune regulation | Supplements | Low | None | Easy | Explore | yp |
| 14 | Hyperthermia | Mimics fever, boosts immunity and detox | Procedures | High | Some Risk | Specialised | Explore | yp |
| 4 | Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) | Increases oxygen, promotes healing and energy | Procedures | High | Low Risk | Specialised | Explore | yp |
| 3 | NAD+ | Boosts cellular energy, reduces fatigue | Procedures | Medium | Precautions | Medium | Explore | yp |
| 5 | Apheresis | Removes clots, inflammation, supports circulation | Procedures | High | Low Risk | Specialised | Explore | yp |
| 2 | Nattokinase/Lumbrokinase | Breaks down microclots, supports circulation | Supplements | Low | Precautions | Easy | Explore | yp |
| 17 | Fluids and electrolytes | Hydration, supports blood volume and energy | Supplements | Low | Precautions | Easy | Explore | yp |
| 21 | Compression stockings | Prevent blood pooling, helps with POTS symptoms | Lifestyle | Low | None | Easy | Explore | yp |
The treatments listed below involve prescription medications and should only be used under the guidance of a qualified medical professional. Always consult your doctor before starting or adjusting any prescribed therapy.
| Treatment | Description | Type | Intensity | Risk Factor | Availability | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Therapeutic Vaccination | Retrains immune system, clears residual virus | Procedures | High | High Risk | Medium | Explore | lp |
| 34 | Mestinon | Improves nerve signaling, helps with POTS | Drugs | Medium | Some Risk | Prescription | Explore | lp |
| 23 | Monoclonal Antibodies | Targets spike protein, regulates immune response | Procedures | High | High Risk | Specialised | Explore | lp |
| 11 | Paxlovid | Antiviral, may reduce lingering viral load | Drugs | Low | Precautions | Prescription | Explore | lp |
| 35 | Ivabradine | Regulates heart rate and blood pressure | Drugs | Low | Some Risk | Prescription | Explore | lp |
| 10 | Low-Dose Naltrexone | Modulates immunity, reduces inflammation | Drugs | Low | Low Risk | Prescription | Explore | lp |
| 32 | Thymosin Alpha 1 | Modulates immunity, restores immune cells | Drugs | High | Some Risk | Prescription | Explore | lp |
| 36 | Maraviroc + Pravastatin | Modulates immune system, reduces inflammation | Drugs | Low | Precautions | Prescription | Explore | lp |
| 15 | Stellate ganglion block (SGB) | Resets autonomic nerves, reduces anxiety/fatigue | Procedures | Medium | Some Risk | Specialised | Explore | lp |
| 13 | Vagal Nerve Stimulation | Regulates nervous system, calms inflammation | Procedures | Medium | Low Risk | Specialised | Explore | lp |
| 24 | Intravenous Immunoglobulin | Supports immune defense, clears lingering virus | Procedures | High | High Risk | Specialised | Explore | lp |
| 25 | Antihistamines | Calms immune system, reduces allergy symptoms | Drugs | Low | Precautions | Easy | Explore | lp |