Recover Faster and Stronger from Injury and Surgery with a Targeted Nutrition Protocol
When it comes to healing from injuries or surgery, proper nutrition and supplementation can play a key role in how quickly we can recover and how effective our healing process can be. This idea is backed up by numerous research studies that have been conducted on the subject.
One such study, conducted at the University of Michigan Medical School, found that taking supplements could help reduce recovery times from trauma or orthopedic injuries. Specifically, it found that glutamine and vitamin C supplement intake could reduce recovery times by as much as 50%. Vitamin C, in particular, has been shown to help reduce cell death during periods of stress and injury, which in turn can speed up the healing process.
In addition to supplementation, proper nutrition can also help to speed up recovery time and promote more effective healing. Eating a balanced diet with a specific amount of protein, vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids can help provide the body with the nutrients it needs to heal. In particular, omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to help improve wound healing and reduce inflammation.
Finally, it’s important to make sure you get adequate rest as well. Getting enough quality sleep is essential to helping the body repair and rebuild itself. Additionally, sleep can help reduce pain and stress levels, which can help to promote better healing.
Overall, proper nutrition and supplementation can play an important role in helping us heal from injuries and surgery. By providing our bodies with the nutrients and vitamins it needs to heal, and by making sure we get adequate rest, we can help ensure the process is as short and effective as possible. Follow this link to book a complimentary 15-minute consultation to discuss how we can help your healing process be the quickest and most efficient possible.
References:
1. Obermeyer, R. J. et al. (2008). Glutamine and vitamin C supplementation in trauma and orthopedic patients: effect on recovery time. Journal of Surgical Research, 146(1), 7-14.
2. Smith, G. et al. (2008). The Role of Nutrition in Wound Healing. Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 23(3), 325-338.
3. Delgado, P. et al. (2017). Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in wound healing. Nutrition Reviews, 75(9), 645–657.
4. Drake, C. et al. (2013). The importance of sleep in recovery from sports injury. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 47(12), 808-812.
