Does an anti-inflammatory diet help Long Covid symptoms? What are the signs of malnutrition? Is the gut microbe important? What about histamine intolerance?

Interesting questions to consider for those suffering with fatigue symptoms following a Covid infection as our Specialist Dietician and Nutrition Consultant, considers five years on, what we know about long covid/Post Covid Fatigue Syndrome and diet?

When you are feeling unwell it is far more challenging to eat well.  Having the energy or inclination to spend time preparing food can seem daunting.  Many people find that they lose their normal appetite and enjoyment of food and eating can become a chore.  Some people also feel less like eating if they are low in mood or concerned about their health.

Recovering from long covid can be a long haul for some and diet is very important means to aid recovery. However, advice can be conflicting. Here our specialist dietitian explores the anti-histamine diet and the Mediterranean diet and considers their benefits.

Long-Covid and diet… our specialist Dietician offers her reflections on this hotly debated topic.

Irritable bowel syndrome, (IBS), is very common and can be really debilitating and can be much worse following festive indulgence.  Gut symptoms vary, but typically include abdominal pain, bloating, wind, nausea, diarrhoea and/or constipation. For some, the symptoms can be so severe that it stops or curtails every day and social activity.

What you need to know about keeping hydrated. Making sure that you are drinking is important for health and prevents dehydration.  You should aim to drink at least 1.6 to 2 litres (approx. 3 to 4 pints) of fluid per day to stay hydrated.  This is the same as about eight glasses or mugs of fluid.

We have known people with fatigue and pain conditions, who also have IBS, where their main barrier to returning to work is not fatigue and pain but is in fact their gut symptoms.