Long COVID Patients May Benefit from Carbohydrate-Rich, Plant-Based Diet

Researchers think they are closer to understanding how long COVID works, and a plant-based diet could be a way to combat it. A recent article suggests that a COVID infection could lower serotonin (sometimes called the “happy” chemical) levels for months after the infection.¹ Previous research has shown that diets rich in carbohydrates help increase serotonin levels.² Another review of studies has found that plant-based diets can improve symptoms associated with long COVID, including anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and musculoskeletal pain.³