In this game-changing episode of The One Thing Podcast, host Dr. Adam Rinde sits down with returning guest Dr. Amy Proal, microbiologist and co-founder of the PolyBio Research Foundation, @polybioresearchfoundation2243 , for a deep dive into the role of persistent infections in chronic illnesses. 🧬
Full episode https://youtu.be/NqaO5NlhrbU?si=ZxzKoF1VR1FqCIYn
They explore groundbreaking research on how microbes like herpesviruses, cytomegalovirus, and even SARS-CoV-2 can hide in tissues (like the vagus nerve!) and disrupt everything from mitochondrial function to immune signaling, potentially contributing to long COVID, Alzheimer’s, POTS, chronic fatigue, and more.
Dr. Proal shares promising updates on clinical trials using low-dose rapamycin and discusses how this drug may help by modulating mTOR signaling and improving immune function, including interferon responses and T-cell exhaustion. She also explains how metabolic states, such as ketosis, may influence microbial persistence, offering fresh hope for treating the root causes of chronic conditions.
Whether you're a clinician, a patient, or just fascinated by the emerging science reshaping modern medicine, this episode delivers crucial insights you don’t want to miss.
💡 Learn more about Dr. Proal’s work at https://polybio.org
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Full Show notes can be found at https://www.onethingpod.com/episode-117-the-hidden-microbial-drivers-of-chronic-illness-with-dr-amy-proal/
