The stuff that our brains are made of are notoriously complex and work in yet-to-be-fully understood ways
Individuals with this genetic profile often demonstrate balanced neurotrophic signaling that can be strongly influenced by environmental factors such as physical activity, cognitive engagement, diet, and stress exposure
A blood test is the most reliable way to confirm whether B12 deficiency is a contributing factor
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Beyond POTS, autonomic dysfunction in long COVID can present as: Dysregulated sweating Impaired gastrointestinal muscle contractions, causing constipation, pain, nausea, or weight loss Temperature dysregulation An exaggerated fight-or-flight response The vagus nerve within this systemthe primary parasympathetic nerve connecting the brain to the gut, heart, and lungsappears to be particularly vulnerable to COVID-19-related damage, with implications for heart rate variability, gut function, and the inflammatory regulatory role the vagus nerve normally performs
