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Microvascular and Immunometabolic features of Post-Exertional Malaise in Long COVID and ME/CFS
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    This passage describes how certain patients have trouble using oxygen efficiently during physical activity. Their bodies can't extract enough oxygen or produce energy effectively because of problems with mitochondria (the parts of cells that generate energy) and poor blood circulation. These issues seem to be linked to a lingering, low-level activation of the immune system.

    As a result, their muscles and tissues don’t get enough oxygen when they're active, which leads to symptoms like a fast heartbeat, difficulty breathing, and the need to stop exercising early. Over time, harmful byproducts like lactate (from incomplete energy production), reactive oxygen species (that can damage cells), and prostaglandins (involved in inflammation) build up in the body. This triggers more immune system activity, which worsens the energy problems, disrupts muscle function, and can even affect the brain. This makes existing health issues worse and leads to more severe symptoms during physical exertion.

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