Role of mitochondria, oxidative stress and the response to antioxidants in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: A possible approach to SARS-CoV-2 'long-haulers'?
Wood, Emily, Hall, Katherine H, Tate, Warren·Chronic diseases and translational medicine·2021
This study reviews research on how mitochondria (the energy-producing centers in our cells) and oxidative stress (cellular damage from harmful molecules) may contribute to ME/CFS and long COVID symptoms. The authors examine whether antioxidant treatments could help restore energy production and reduce fatigue in these conditions. They highlight that many COVID-19 long-haulers develop symptoms that look very similar to ME/CFS, suggesting they may share underlying biological causes.