In this episode, Dr. Adam Rinde sits down with integrative medicine specialist Dr. Carla Kuon from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) to explore the latest insights into long COVID, chronic fatigue syndrome, and post-viral illnesses. Dr. Kuon shares powerful breakthroughs from her clinical work and research, especially around mitochondrial health and how overlooked deficiencies in riboflavin (B2) and iron (ferritin) can disrupt the body's energy systems.
You’ll learn how chronic inflammation, nervous system dysregulation, and “bad programming” in the brain are key components of these conditions—and how holistic strategies like nutrient therapy, mindfulness, and vagus nerve stimulation are helping patients recover.
Whether you’re a patient, provider, or just curious about the future of functional medicine, this conversation is full of takeaways and hope. 💛
00:00 – Intro & sponsor
01:04 – Meet Dr. Kuon: Long COVID, CFS & fibromyalgia
04:11 – Microclots, brain rewiring & dysautonomia
07:46 – The 4 fatigue buckets: updated understanding
10:06 – Cell danger response & the stuck nervous system
14:40 – Riboflavin: the overlooked vitamin for mitochondria
19:41 – Iron, ferritin, and why levels matter more than you think
23:44 – Digging deeper into nutrient absorption issues27:00 – Kreb cycle breakdown: how energy is made3
0:08 – Iron infusions, glutathione, and absorption challenges
35:15 – UCSF research: viral persistence & new drug trials
38:10 – Long COVID & the HIV research legacy
41:37 – Mindfulness saved my medical career
44:09 – Vagal nerve tools: gadgets, breath, and acupuncture
45:17 – Final thoughts: There is hope
📚 Mentioned in this episode:
The LONG COVID Solution: A holistic, integrative approach to post viral recovery.
UCSF Optimal Clinic
MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction)
GammaCore & vagus nerve stimulation tools
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👇 Links:
Dr. Kuon's book The LONG COVID Solution: A holistic, integrative approach to post-viral recovery.
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