451 –Long COVID & Spike Protein Update_ May Explains Feeling Better After 3 Years

BS Free MD with Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh - Medicine, Life, Family, Physician, Doctor, Healthcare, Medical History36mMay 14, 2026

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In this candid update episode of BS Free MD, Dr. May shares her personal journey with long COVID and the breakthrough she experienced after three years of debilitating symptoms. Initially attributing her decline to stress and life changes, she eventually discovered that persistently high spike protein antibody levels—measured at 12,000 via LabCorp—were at the root of her condition, which she terms 'spikopathy.' After exploring various treatments, including Peter McCullough’s spike protein detox protocol, she found that a specific peptide, KPV, made the most significant difference. Within days of starting KPV, her gut health, sleep, and overall energy dramatically improved. She also implemented a low-histamine diet, intermittent fasting, red light therapy, infrared sauna use, and targeted supplements like luteolin and NAC, while avoiding quercetin and nicotine due to adverse reactions. Dr. May emphasizes the importance of personalized medicine, cautioning against one-size-fits-all approaches and highlighting the dangers of following influencers without individualized research. She underscores the growing public health threat of post-COVID spikopathies, which may lead to autoimmune diseases, cancer, and chronic illness in previously healthy individuals. The episode ends with a call to action for listeners to seek expert guidance and share their own experiences. Key takeaways include: (1) High spike protein antibody levels (over 1,000–2,000) may indicate ongoing spikopathy and warrant investigation; (2) KPV peptide shows promise for gut and mast cell stabilization in long COVID patients; (3) Personalized, epigenetic-informed treatment is essential—what works for one may harm another; (4) Lifestyle interventions like fasting, sauna, and red light therapy can support recovery; (5) Avoiding inflammatory supplements like quercetin and nicotine is critical for those with MCAS; (6) LabCorp testing offers more accurate antibody quantification than Quest; (7) The post-COVID spikopathy epidemic may pose a greater long-term health risk than the initial pandemic; (8) Always consult a specialist familiar with long COVID and spikopathy, such as Dr. Pierre Corey’s team.

Key Takeaways
1

High spike protein antibody levels (>1,000–2,000) may signal ongoing 'spikopathy' and should be investigated via LabCorp testing.

2

KPV peptide significantly improved gut health, sleep, and energy in Dr. May’s case, especially for those with MCAS and leaky gut.

3

Personalized medicine is critical—what helps one person may worsen symptoms in another due to genetic and epigenetic differences.

4

Avoid quercetin and nicotine if you have MCAS or histamine intolerance, as they can exacerbate symptoms.

5

Intermittent fasting (16–36 hours) may help clear spike protein, but should be approached cautiously due to risk of migraines and hypoglycemia.

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Chapters
0:00
1 min

Welcome to BS Free MD: Honest Healthcare Conversations

The hosts introduce the podcast's mission to deliver raw, truthful, and unfiltered medical insights without 'BS,' setting the tone for an open and candid discussion on long COVID and emerging treatments.

1:00
4 min

Dr. May’s Long COVID Journey: From Misdiagnosis to Spikopathy

I spent three years trying to blame it and pin it all on stress hormones... the underlying thing that was happening with me... was that I call it spikopathy.

Highlight
5:00
5 min

The Role of Antibody Testing and Spike Protein Persistence

Dr. May explains the importance of quantitative LabCorp antibody testing (vs. Quest) and discusses the emerging ability to differentiate between vaccine- and infection-derived spike protein via antigen testing, though she chose not to pursue it.

10:00
10 min

Why One-Size-Fits-All Medicine Fails in Long COVID

You've got to do your own research. You've got to figure out what works for you, and it's not one size fits all. It's one size fits nobody.

Highlight
20:00
10 min

The Breakthrough: KPV Peptide and Gut Health Restoration

Within three days of taking it and it's one capsule a day my stomach... everything calmed down my sleep was even much better and that has made the biggest difference for me

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High-Impact Quotes
The post-COVID spikopathies are going to be way worse as a public health problem... because the actual pandemic hurt frail old sick people... Now what we've done is we've traded... and with the spikopathy, we're making people that never got sick, sick with God knows what.
Dr. Tim Hindmarsh32:10
Viral: 95.0
You've got to do your own research. You've got to figure out what works for you, and it's not one size fits all. It's one size fits nobody.
Dr. Tim Hindmarsh10:07
Viral: 90.0
I spent three years trying to blame it and pin it all on stress hormones... the underlying thing that was happening with me... was that I call it spikopathy.
Dr. May2:24
Viral: 85.0
Speakers

Hosts

Dr. MayDr. Tim Hindmarsh
Topics Discussed
Long COVID and Spikopathy95%Spike Protein Antibody Testing90%Peptide Therapy for Autoimmunity88%Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)85%Personalized Medicine and Epigenetics82%Low-Histamine Diet and Gut Health80%Intermittent Fasting and Spike Protein Clearance75%Red Light and Sauna Therapy70%
People & Brands

Dr. May

person

120xPositive

Dr. Tim Hindmarsh

person

110xPositive

Peter McCullough

person

15xPositive

BS Free MD

media

15xPositive

KPV Peptide

other

12xPositive

Quercetin

other

8xNegative

LabCorp

organization

8xPositive

Ivermectin

other

6xPositive

Fasting

other

6xPositive

Quest Diagnostics

organization

5xNeutral

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