
The role of Biofilms in COVID-19, chronic infection, and "Die Off" reactions
07/27/20 • 19 min
Biofilms are suggested by the research to be involved in up to 80% of infections. The common presentation of a biofilm-based infection is one that responds to the same antibiotic everytime, but always comes back.
What is a biofilm? Why aren't antibiotics effective? Where do biofilms occur? Are they involved in "die off" reactions (aka Herxheimer Reactions)?
Could biofilms be involved in SARS-CoV-2 virulence and COVID-19 infections?
See my video on biofilms at: Biofilms cause chronic sinus, UTI, respiratory, and gut infections (t.ly/oMFq)
Biofilms are suggested by the research to be involved in up to 80% of infections. The common presentation of a biofilm-based infection is one that responds to the same antibiotic everytime, but always comes back.
What is a biofilm? Why aren't antibiotics effective? Where do biofilms occur? Are they involved in "die off" reactions (aka Herxheimer Reactions)?
Could biofilms be involved in SARS-CoV-2 virulence and COVID-19 infections?
See my video on biofilms at: Biofilms cause chronic sinus, UTI, respiratory, and gut infections (t.ly/oMFq)
Previous Episode

Risks of Acid Reflux Medications
If you suffer from heartburn or acid reflux you have probably been told by your doctor that you have GERD. You likely also received a prescription for a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) such as Nexium, Prilosec (omeprazole), or Protonix.
How long have you been taking it? Did you know you are not supposed to take it for longer than 2 weeks at a time? Did you know that the list of potential serious side effects is quite long?
It even includes increased risk of a positive COVID-19 test.
Next Episode

Anxiety and Magnesium - A simple fix?
Many people suffer with anxiety and are not helped by psychiatric medications. If this is you, today's video lays out 2 physiologic mechanisms that may be involved in your case. If one or both of these are involved, there is a possibility that magnesium supplementation, in the correct form, could be a simple yet life-changing fix for you.
If you like this episode you’ll love
Episode Comments
Generate a badge
Get a badge for your website that links back to this episode
<a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/life-at-optimal-with-dr-john-bartemus-284710/the-role-of-biofilms-in-covid-19-chronic-infection-and-die-off-reactio-36044903"> <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/badges/generic-badge-1.svg" alt="listen to the role of biofilms in covid-19, chronic infection, and "die off" reactions on goodpods" style="width: 225px" /> </a>
Copy