Vitamin C and arginine may reduce symptoms of fatigue for people with long COVID. Digest
Supplemental vitamin C and arginine reduce symptoms associated with long COVID, a new study shows. People who took the combined supplements experienced less fatigue and performed better during exercise.
Researchers gave people with long COVID either a combination of liposomal vitamin C and arginine or a placebo for four weeks. They measured their walking speed, strength, and endothelial function before and after the intervention.
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They found that those who took the vitamin C/arginine combination improved on measures of speed, strength, and endothelial function compared to those who took the placebo. They were also less likely to report experiencing fatigue.
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that exerts robust antioxidant properties. Evidence suggests that liposomal formulations of vitamin C are more bioavailable than conventional forms. Learn more about vitamin C in our overview article. Arginine is an amino acid that plays roles in vasodilation. Evidence suggests that arginine metabolism is altered in the setting of COVID-19.