How ME/CFS and Long COVID Accelerate Aging

Описание: Do ME/CFS and long COVID make your body age faster?
Discover how postviral illnesses like myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and long COVID (PASC) mimic the biology of accelerated aging—and why understanding this may change recovery strategies.

📖 Full article with all scientific citations:
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Timestamps

00:00 – Feeling decades older overnight
00:27 – My story: diagnosed with ME/CFS as a teen
01:15 – The science behind accelerated aging in postviral illness
02:10 – What an “aging phenotype” means in ME/CFS and PASC
03:00 – How viruses create “zombie cells” (cellular senescence)
03:45 – Telomeres, mitochondria, and early cellular aging
04:45 – Inflammaging and immune exhaustion
05:10 – Muscle aging: “old muscle in a young body”
05:35 – What this research means for hope and recovery

Research Highlighted
Proal & VanElzakker, 2025
Rajeevan et al., 2018
Pietrangelo et al., 2018
Müller & Di Benedetto, 2024
McManimen et al., 2016

Health Disclaimer

This video is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment, diet, or supplement regimen.

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