Could SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Be Responsible for Long-COVID Syndrome?
From a 2023 publication in Cureus and World Journal of Cardiology, co-authored by McCullough:
- Bromelain – 500 mg once daily
- Nattokinase – 2,000 FU (fibrinolytic units) twice daily
- Curcumin – 500 mg twice daily
This trio is suggested to:
- Proteolytically degrade spike protein (via nattokinase & bromelain)
- Inhibit spike binding/inflammation (bromelain and curcumin)
- Dissolve microthrombi and provide anticoagulant effects
Clinical Approach to Post-acute Sequelae After COVID-19 Infection and Vaccination
Some discussions include N‑acetylcysteine (600 mg BID) to disrupt spike’s disulfide bonds in cases with persistent symptoms PMC+1LinkedIn+1.
Additional compounds that may have benefit:
- luteolin
- quercitin
- rutin
- fisetin
- lithium 110mg lithium orotate
- plasmalogens 2-4mg/day plus phosphatidyl choline
- glutathione
- prunella vulgaris extract
- fasting