by Daniel Brouse
June 7, 2025
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, evidence is mounting that the virus may be fundamentally altering how we age. Millions continue to suffer from Long-COVID, with cognitive decline and chronic health issues affecting both young and old. Doctors now warn that COVID doesn’t just cause short-term illness—it may lead to lasting physical and neurological damage.
Key Takeaways:
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Long-Term Damage: COVID-19 can damage vital organs, impair brain function, and leave survivors with long-lasting disabilities—even after mild infections.
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Viral Persistence: SARS-CoV-2 may remain in the body for months or years. Persistent spike proteins have been found in the brain’s protective layers and bone marrow, potentially fueling inflammation and raising the risk of diseases like Alzheimer’s.
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Immune Disruption: Long-COVID often includes a weakened immune system, low iron, elevated inflammation, and higher chances of developing autoimmune disorders.
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Genetic Changes: The virus triggers genetic and epigenetic shifts that can impair immune response, increase the risk of chronic illness (e.g., diabetes, cancer), and accelerate biological aging.
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Nutrient Deficiencies: COVID can disrupt NAD+, tryptophan, and vitamin pathways, leading to widespread fatigue, cognitive issues, and worsened mental health.
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Reinfection Risks: Each reinfection further raises the likelihood of hospitalization, organ damage, and death, making cumulative exposure more dangerous over time.
Conclusion:
COVID-19 is not just a passing infection—it may be a lifelong health event. With long-term consequences ranging from cognitive decline to multi-organ dysfunction, the virus appears to be reshaping the aging process itself. Tailored treatments and long-term monitoring are now essential for those affected.
COVID CHRONIC CONDITIONS
* Low Iron and Elevated Cytokines (inefficient oxygen transport, inflammatory imbalances, persistent symptoms, damage tissues, and autoimmune diseases)
* Permanent Organ Damage
* Persistent SARS-CoV-2 RNA in multiple organs and throughout the brain
* Destruction of Good Gut Bacteria Resulting in a Compromised Immune System
* Epigenetic Modifications (Changes to DNA)
* Change in Cell Fate
* Tryptophan Deficiency
* Dysfunctional Kynurenine Pathway
* Neurological Damage
* New-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
* Reduced Exercise Capacity and Muscle Cell Death
* Down Regulating NAD+
* Up Regulating IDO
* Rogue Antibodies
* Insulin Reduction, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, Heart Disease and Stroke
* Increased Risk of Cancer
* Blood Clots
* Hypertension, Vascular Disorders, Myocarditis and Heart Disease
* Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
* Dysregulation of the innate immune system, i.e. “cytokine storm”