Health & Nutrition Club

Research shows that the gut plays a central role in both the persistence of symptoms and recovery in Long Covid. Recent research highlights how chronic inflammation and gut dysbiosis — an imbalance of gut microbes — contribute to Long COVID’s systemic effects. Fortunately, evidence also suggests that targeted dietary strategies may  help to restore gut balance and strengthen immune resilience.

When you have ME/CFS, Long Covid or Fibromyalgia, your immune function is compromised, a feature of these conditions.  However, you can take action to support your immune system and there are practical steps you can take to make your immune function as strong as possible. If you are deficient in Vitamin D this is likely to further weaken your immune health, so addressing deficiency is key. We also recommend you consider vitamin c and zinc to boost your immune health.

Sleep and Circadian Rhythm disruption are very common in ME/CFS, Long Covid and Fibromyalgia.  Circadian rhythms — the body's internal 24-hour clock — play a vital role in regulating sleep, metabolism, hormone release, and digestion. When disrupted, they can significantly affect health, particularly people with ME/CFS, Long Covid and Fibromyalgia, where sleep disturbances and fatigue are common.

Explore how thyroid health impacts Chronic Fatigue, Long Covid, and Fibromyalgia. Discover the hidden role of the thyroid in your symptoms.

Metabolic health is a key piece in the complex puzzle of ME/CFS and Long Covid. While there is no one-size-fits-all fix, stabilising blood sugar helps to reduce inflammation and supporting your mitochondria with good food, stress management, and gentle movement can make a difference to your overall healthHere we describe what is meant by metabolic health, what can go wrong in these conditions and steps you can take to reduce high blood sugar and support your metabolism.

Fructose is a sugar found in fruit and honey and also in some processed foods and sweetened drinks like coke. It sounds harmless, but eating too much fructose can be damaging, particularly in conditions like ME/CFS, Long Covid and Fibromyalgia.   Unlike glucose, fructose is absorbed in the liver and the particular way it is metabolised leads to mitochondrial stress, fat accumulation, inflammation and reduced energy levels.