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Quality of life and degree of fatigue were measured for each patient at 0, 14 and 28 days, while taking the supplement.
The FACIT-Fatigue questionnaire was used to assign an objective fatigue value to the long-COVID patients. It is made up of 13 statements relating to ability to perform everyday tasks, sleep needs during the day, energy and tiredness.
A second questionnaire created by re-adapting the Chalder Fatigue Scale was used to assess mental fatigue. These questions asked about memory, ability to concentrate and interest in activities performed before the infection.
The study was done with the assistance of general practitioners across Italy and included a wide age range of patients. Patients were also included no matter the severity of their previous infection or which variant of the virus they had had.