Synopsis
A groundbreaking study from Australia reveals that Covid-19 vaccines do not significantly alter metabolic health. This finding addresses long-held concerns about long-term side effects and provides reassurance to the public about the safety of vaccines. Discover how this research challenges misinformation and supports vaccination confidence.Key Takeaways
- Covid-19 vaccines do not significantly alter metabolic health.
- Research conducted over 480 days on 33 participants.
- Metabolic markers remained stable post-vaccination.
- Mild infections caused more disruptions than vaccinations.
- Further research is needed with larger populations.
Sydney, April 28 (NationPress) A recent study reveals that Covid-19 vaccines do not induce significant metabolic alterations, alleviating fears regarding possible long-term side effects. The study, conducted by researchers at Murdoch University in Australia, monitored 33 participants over a span of 480 days, assessing 167 metabolic markers at 28 different points in time, as reported by the Xinhua news agency.
The findings indicated no substantial effects on critical health metrics, including inflammatory markers, cardiovascular risk factors, and molecules linked to energy metabolism.
Lead author Ruey Leng Loo, an Associate Professor at the university, stated, "This real-world study confirms that Covid-19 vaccines are safe and do not induce significant metabolic changes."
Loo also emphasized, "Our results help dispel misinformation and bolster public confidence in vaccination." The study was published in the Journal of Molecular Medicine and compared vaccinated individuals with a control group who had never contracted Covid, as well as those who had mild infections.
The metabolic profiles of vaccinated participants closely resembled those of the control group, further supporting the notion that vaccines do not provoke major biological changes. Metabolic markers—including 34 cytokines, 112 lipoproteins, and 21 low-molecular-weight metabolites—remained predominantly stable after vaccination.
Although a minor, temporary rise in the inflammation-related marker Chemokine IP10 was noted following the third dose, levels stayed within the normal range and reverted to baseline prior to subsequent vaccinations, Loo added.
In stark contrast, even mild Covid infections were observed to cause more significant metabolic disruptions than vaccination. The expert pointed out that multiple doses do not elicit the same biological disturbances as seen after infections.
“While mild SARS-CoV-2 infections can lead to more pronounced metabolic changes, the temporary variations we noted post-vaccination were minimal in comparison,” Loo noted.
“These findings provide further reassurance to those wary of vaccination, illustrating that multiple doses do not generate the same biological responses as Covid-19 infections.”
Despite the encouraging results, the research team highlighted the necessity for additional studies with larger and more diverse populations.
