insecurity princess 🌈💖🔥 on Nostr: I'm learning that with long COVID, my body needs additional supplies of vitamins, ...

I'm learning that with long COVID, my body needs additional supplies of vitamins, enzymes, and other bits that it's running short on

I don't like being on so many medications and supplements, but I tried rotating a few off and found the hard way that my body needs something from them

So in case it helps others or someone else found something I haven't yet, these are supplements that I now know I have to take regularly:
Multivitamin — generally useful
Vitamin D — frequently low in long COVID
Magnesium — helps prevent cramps (frequent cramps are a signal of low magnesium)
Molybdenum — essential for breaking down toxins (especially important for vegan, vegetarian, or gluten free diets!)
Biotin — supports skin, nails, and hair growth

Unclear value/result:
Omega-3
Cod liver oil

Haven't yet tried:
Glutathione — haven't tried yet but recommended for fatigue & CFS
Thyroid complex — many long COVID symptoms match hypothyroidism
COQ-10

Non-supplement things:
Hydration, electrolytes, and ample sleep are a crucial foundation
Pacing and resting are essential for chronic fatigue and PEM
#LongCovid #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #fatigue #CFS #PEM #PostExertionalMalaise