Tag: brain fog

Hinaharang ba ng Statins ang Brain Fuel? Paliwanag sa Brain Fog

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

Statins, commonly prescribed for cholesterol control, may induce cognitive issues like brain fog in some users. New research indicates that neurons primarily utilize stored triglycerides for energy, especially in individuals with insulin resistance. Statins reduce triglyceride availability, leading to potential brain energy deficits, particularly affecting vulnerable populations like diabetics and older adults.

Do Statins Starve the Brain? A Hidden Risk Behind Brain Fog

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

A 2025 study indicates that statins may contribute to “brain fog” by lowering triglyceride levels, which the brain uses as a critical energy source, especially during glucose shortages. This mechanism suggests potential cognitive deficits in individuals with insulin resistance or preexisting cognitive issues, highlighting the need for personalized statin prescriptions.

Long COVID Brain Fog and Muscle Pain result from SARS-CoV-2 Persistence in the Nose and Saliva

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

This article shows why early treatment of COVID-19 is essential to prevent Long COVID symptoms. A new study showed that if the SARS-CoV-2 is allowed to persist inside the nose for a month, it is more likely that the Long COVID symptoms will happen. Long COVID occurs when the symptoms last for more than three…

Mental and Neurologic problems after COVID-19 in children and adults

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

.Lancet Psychiatry published a study measuring the psychiatric and brain neurologic conditions after COVID-19 infection. The authors are from Oxford and Cambridge University in the UK. The findings are essential for clinicians and health policymakers but also laypeople. The study collected 89 million patient records from several countries, including the USA, Australia, the UK, Spain,…

Similarities in the brain of SARS-CoV-2 and Alzheimer’s disease individuals

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

A study from the Icahn School of Medicine in New York showed that brain changes after a COVID-19 infection are similar to those observed in people with Alzheimer’s dementia. Furthermore, in people with Alzheimer’s, the SARS-CoV-2 virus disrupts the blood-brain barrier integrity and causes neuroinflammation that can make dementia worse. The study involved post-mortem examination…