Long Covid Podcast 191 - The Viral Aftermath: A Web of Healing with Dr. Galland
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Oct 15, 2025 Dr. Leo Galland, a seasoned Internal Medicine Specialist with over 40 years of experience, dives deep into the complexities of Long COVID. He introduces the 'Web of Long COVID,' outlining ten interconnected strands that reveal the illness's mechanics, including ACE2 enzyme damage and mitochondrial dysfunction. Dr. Galland emphasizes the need for personalized, multi-step treatment approaches, linking long COVID to historical post-viral syndromes. He also discusses the significance of individual health history, emphasizing recovery is achievable through tailored interventions.
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COVID Is A Vascular Disease Too
- SARS-CoV-2 is far more than a respiratory virus and attacks blood vessels, causing clotting and cardiovascular damage.
- This vascular damage can persist and drive long-term conditions and increased incidence of heart attacks, strokes, diabetes and hypertension.
Treat The Person, Not Just The Virus
- Complex chronic illnesses require assessing mediators, antecedents and triggers across biology and social context.
- Personal life history matters for shaping individualized multi-step treatment plans.
Support ACE2 Early
- Use ACE2-supporting measures early: optimize vitamin D and consider curcumin, resveratrol and a plant-rich diet.
- Early ACE2 restoration correlated with far fewer of Dr. Galland's patients progressing to long COVID.
