Thomas Bunker Ph.D.
@biologistbunk.bsky.social
Battling Long COVID for 5 years. Had 2 recoveries early on, still trying for a 3rd! Ran a LC clinical trial exploring two degrees of Intermittent Fasting and we got postive results! I love science, nature and helping others...
I agree Julia. However vaccines can stimulate immunity... potentially unmasking persistent viral infection. www.sciencedirect.com:5037/science/arti...
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November 29, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I agree Julia. However vaccines can stimulate immunity... potentially unmasking persistent viral infection. www.sciencedirect.com:5037/science/arti...
To learn more, here is a 40 min video about the trial. youtu.be/BP9s5hG9Fc8
Intermittent Fasting trial for Long COVID and Long Vax
YouTube video by Tom Bunker
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November 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
To learn more, here is a 40 min video about the trial. youtu.be/BP9s5hG9Fc8
I agree that periodic induction of autophagy may be beneficial for Long COVID. In our Intermittent Fasting trial, on average the top-half of participants saw an 81% decrease in their composite Long COVID severity scores and 70% of their symptoms went away completely. doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Intermittent fasting and a no-sugar diet for Long COVID symptoms: a randomized crossover trial - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Intermittent fasting and a no-sugar diet for Long COVID symptoms: a randomized crossover trial
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November 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I agree that periodic induction of autophagy may be beneficial for Long COVID. In our Intermittent Fasting trial, on average the top-half of participants saw an 81% decrease in their composite Long COVID severity scores and 70% of their symptoms went away completely. doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Pleased to share our positive #LongCOVID trial results. A patient-friendly, low burden, all remote trial. The top half of participants had a mean 80% decrease in their Long Covid symptom burden.
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Intermittent fasting and a no-sugar diet for Long COVID symptoms: a randomized crossover trial - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Intermittent fasting and a no-sugar diet for Long COVID symptoms: a randomized crossover trial
doi.org
November 9, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Pleased to share our positive #LongCOVID trial results. A patient-friendly, low burden, all remote trial. The top half of participants had a mean 80% decrease in their Long Covid symptom burden.
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Pleased to share our positive #LongCOVID trial results. A patient-friendly, low burden, all remote trial. The top half of participants had a mean 80% decrease in their Long Covid symptom burden.
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Intermittent fasting and a no-sugar diet for Long COVID symptoms: a randomized crossover trial - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Intermittent fasting and a no-sugar diet for Long COVID symptoms: a randomized crossover trial
doi.org
November 9, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Pleased to share our positive #LongCOVID trial results. A patient-friendly, low burden, all remote trial. The top half of participants had a mean 80% decrease in their Long Covid symptom burden.
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Pleased to share our positive #LongCOVID trial results. A patient-friendly, low burden, all remote trial. The top half of participants had a mean 80% decrease in their Long Covid symptom burden.
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Intermittent fasting and a no-sugar diet for Long COVID symptoms: a randomized crossover trial - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Intermittent fasting and a no-sugar diet for Long COVID symptoms: a randomized crossover trial
doi.org
November 9, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Pleased to share our positive #LongCOVID trial results. A patient-friendly, low burden, all remote trial. The top half of participants had a mean 80% decrease in their Long Covid symptom burden.
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
And perhaps SARS-CoV-2... Long COVID certainly feels like viral persistence.
October 25, 2025 at 12:48 AM
And perhaps SARS-CoV-2... Long COVID certainly feels like viral persistence.
This is BIG! It counters the viral inhibition of autophagosome-lysosomal fusion.
"SB431542 directly binds to SARS-CoV-2 ORF3a and disrupts its canonical function in inhibiting autophagosome-lysosome fusion. This interaction restored lysosomal acidification"
"SB431542 directly binds to SARS-CoV-2 ORF3a and disrupts its canonical function in inhibiting autophagosome-lysosome fusion. This interaction restored lysosomal acidification"
September 2, 2025 at 2:12 AM
This is BIG! It counters the viral inhibition of autophagosome-lysosomal fusion.
"SB431542 directly binds to SARS-CoV-2 ORF3a and disrupts its canonical function in inhibiting autophagosome-lysosome fusion. This interaction restored lysosomal acidification"
"SB431542 directly binds to SARS-CoV-2 ORF3a and disrupts its canonical function in inhibiting autophagosome-lysosome fusion. This interaction restored lysosomal acidification"
Mine is just a few days away from submission. Great to have lunch with you in Santa Fe!
August 29, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Mine is just a few days away from submission. Great to have lunch with you in Santa Fe!
My hypothesis, www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Long Vax is delayed onset Long COVID
Long COVID is a common chronic health condition that impairs daily functioning and social connection. It affects multiple organs and is marked by fati…
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August 28, 2025 at 1:15 AM
My hypothesis, www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
From my informal survey of over 225 long-haulers. 9.3% reported that their symptoms first began within minutes, hours a a few days of Covid-19 vaccination. This is a real phenomenon. Another 7.1% with Long Covid said their symptoms got much worse soon after a Covid-19 shot.
August 28, 2025 at 1:13 AM
From my informal survey of over 225 long-haulers. 9.3% reported that their symptoms first began within minutes, hours a a few days of Covid-19 vaccination. This is a real phenomenon. Another 7.1% with Long Covid said their symptoms got much worse soon after a Covid-19 shot.
I love all remote trials for Long COVID as traveling for in person visits frequently triggers PEM or symptom flare-ups.
August 23, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I love all remote trials for Long COVID as traveling for in person visits frequently triggers PEM or symptom flare-ups.
Great to meet in person at the conference Charlie! Very impressed you made the effort to be there. Hope you survived without a big flair-up, or pem crash.
August 15, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Great to meet in person at the conference Charlie! Very impressed you made the effort to be there. Hope you survived without a big flair-up, or pem crash.