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For some cases of long Covid, a new study suggests serotonin reduction is triggered by remnants of the coronavirus lingering in the gut. Depleted serotonin could especially explain memory problems and some neurological and cognitive symptoms, experts say.
Scientists Offer a New Explanation for Long Covid
In some patients, remnants of the coronavirus in the gut may stifle production of serotonin, an important neurotransmitter, researchers suggest.
www.nytimes.com
October 16, 2023 at 3:35 PM
For some cases of long Covid, a new study suggests serotonin reduction is triggered by remnants of the coronavirus lingering in the gut. Depleted serotonin could especially explain memory problems and some neurological and cognitive symptoms, experts say.