The connection between chronic, complex illnesses like Long COVID and the collapse of detoxification pathways is a rapidly emerging area of medical research
Numerous researches show that oxidative stress and disruption of the electron transport chain in mitochondria are closely related to depression (Scaini et al., 2022)
Other potential symptoms may include secondary changes in appetite or body weight, sleep disturbances, psychomotor agitation, fatigue, diminished cognitive abilities, feelings of worthlessness, and excessive guilt [28]
The active compound in milk thistle, silymarin, has been studied for its potential role in supporting healthy glutathione levels and protecting cells from oxidative stress
In research funded by Cancer Research UK, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), Worldwide Cancer Research, Breast Cancer Now and Barts Charity, the team grew melanoma tumours in the lab