Episode #225: The Long COVID Puzzle with Dr. Robin Rose, DO
In a Nutshell
Dr. Robin Rose explains long COVID (and post-vaccine conditions) as driven by SARS-CoV-2 acting as a bacteriophage in the gut, producing spike protein and toxin-like peptides that cause cellular senescence, immune dysregulation, endothelial damage, microclotting, mitochondrial dysfunction, neuroinflammation, and reactivation of latent viruses across all organ systems. Key mechanisms include spike binding to multiple receptors (beyond ACE2), furin cleavage, glycocalyx destruction, and persistent circulating spike detectable via mass spectrometry and provocation testing. Treatments emphasize gut restoration (ozonated glycerin, phage killers), spike binders/senomorphics (Vitalinals 9/Medicinals 9 with quercetin, EGCG, fucoidan), mitochondrial support (SS-31, ketones), mast cell stabilizers (amlexanox, nicotine patches), neuroprotection (melatonin, ProdromeGlia), and advanced therapies like EBOO, prioritizing binders before senolytics to safely clear spike without forming neurotoxic fibrils; prophylaxis includes nasal sprays, zinc/Vit D/C, and avoiding repeated exposures.
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Episode #225: The Long COVID Puzzle with Dr. Robin Rose, DO
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Hello everyone and welcome to episode 225 of the Better Health Guy blogcast series. Today's guest is Dr. Robin Rose and the topic of the show is the long COVID puzzle. Dr. Robin Rose, author of the 28-day gut fix, is a double board-certified specialist in gastroenterology and internal medicine specializing in gut health and long COVID. She is founder and CEO of Terrain Health where she practices next generation precision health care integrating systems biology with an innovative approach that requires a deep understanding of each person's biochemical, genetic, and lifestyle factors. Her comprehensive approach prioritizes patient-centered care by creating health care interventions that are more precise, personalized, predictive, participatory, and preventative. Her philosophy is deeply rooted in healing her patients from the inside out so that they will age less.
Dr. Robin received her bachelor's degree in behavioral neuroscience from Lehigh University, graduating with honors. She then went on to obtain her master's degree in neuropsychology from New York University. Dr. Robin received her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating with honors and was inducted into the Sigma Alpha Osteopathic National Honor Society. She did her post-graduate training in internal medicine followed by a fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City and holds board certifications in both disciplines. Dr. Robin practices longevity medicine, teaching women and men how to achieve their best selves by restoring and optimizing gut health, balancing hormones, and proactively managing metabolic, cardiovascular, and brain health. Maximizing these outcomes will pave the way for optimal health span and performance and looking and feeling your best.
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