Long COVID: The Glycocalyx, Microvascular Damage, and an Integrative Approach to Recover

Five years after the pandemic began, the long-term impact of COVID-19—known as Long COVID—remains a controversial but crucial subject. In this episode of The Better Life with Dr. Pinkston. Dr. Pinkston explores an integrative approach to understanding and addressing post-COVID complications, combining holistic and contemporary medical information.

She is joined by experts Robert Long and Dr. Hans Vink, who have conducted extensive research into the glycocalyx and microvascular function. They explain how the COVID-19 virus can severely damage this critical protective gel lining our blood vessels, leading to systemic inflammation, organ compromise, and a significantly increased risk of serious cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes—even in otherwise healthy individuals.

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