13/10/2025
Still feeling drained weeks after a viral infection?
Post-viral fatigue, from Long COVID to post-flu exhaustion is often linked to mitochondrial and immune stress. In simple terms: your cells’ energy factories are struggling to keep up, leaving you with brain fog, non restorative sleep, and fatigue from activity.
These strategies can help:
1️⃣ Fuel your mitochondria, nutrient-dense foods like eggs, oily fish, leafy greens, legumes, nuts & seeds.
2️⃣ Look at supplementation to support ATP production: CoQ10, L-carnitine, zinc, selenium, B vitamins (lab-guided and clinician-approved). Dosing is key here.
3️⃣ Manage energy, don’t push through: gentle walks, restorative yoga, and planned rest windows protect your cells and speed recovery.
4️⃣ Sleep and reset your nervous system, consistent sleep routines, short breathwork sessions, and HRV exercises support mitochondrial repair.
💡 Early, targeted support can prevent lingering fatigue and help you recover faster.
If you’ve been recovering slowly after infection, or constantly catching colds, a personalised bioenergetic plan can make a real difference.
Preventing post-viral fatigue: Easy interventions to incorporate this Autumn Key takeaway: Persistent fatigue after viral infections often stems from mitochondrial and immune system stress.
