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Healing After Surgery
Posted on by Paula Gallagher

- Vitamin C is necessary for proper immune system functioning.
- Vitamin A plays a vital role in postoperative wound healing.
- Selenium is necessary for the immune system and to prevent infection. Selenium deficiency has been reported in patients following gastrointestinal surgery.
- Glutamine is an amino acid necessary for optimal digestion. During times of stress, glutamine levels can drop, leaving patients immunocompromised. Two controlled trials have shown that the use of glutamine-enriched IV formulas, providing approximately 20g of glutamine per day, resulted in increased immune cell activity and shorter hospital stays.
- Bromelain is an enzyme found in pineapple that reduces postoperative bruising and swelling.
- Fish oils have been shown to reduce inflammation and boost immune system response. Talk to your doctor before taking fish oils if you are on blood-thinning medication.
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