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The best supplements for your rehab.
Author: Dr. Piero Fontana, R&D, NUTRIATHLETIC®
WOUND HEALING
Wound healing processes begin just seconds after an acute injury or surgery. An optimal diet can mitigate the negative effects of injuries and support the healing processes. Thus, in addition to an optimal dosage of load and relief, nutrition also plays an important role in wound healing. This is a complex process, which is divided into three overlapping phases:
- The inflammation phase
- The proliferation phase
- The remodulation phase
THE INFLAMMATION PHASE
Every injury initially leads to local tissue inflammation. This inflammatory reaction is “normal” and necessary for healing. It is often accompanied by pain, swelling, redness and heating. This initial phase lasts about 2- 5 days, depending on the tissue type and the severity of the injury.
THE PROLIFERATION PHASE
The proliferation phase serves to rebuild the tissue. New, albeit still weak, replacement tissue is formed. The body requires a lot of energy for the intensive rebuilding processes. Depending on the degree of injury, the body’s energy consumption can increase by 15-50%. In addition, the protein requirement is greatly increased and is 2.0-2.5 g protein per kg body weight per day. The proliferation phase lasts about 3 weeks under optimal conditions, but can last up to 8-10 weeks in poorly perfused tissue.
THE REMODULATION PHASE
In the course of the remodulation phase, the tissue is remodeled and stabilized. The tissue structure aligns itself optimally due to the stress stimuli and thus becomes increasingly resilient. These remodeling processes can take up to a year.
WHAT MATTERS IN REHAB NUTRITION
Inflammation phase: measures to control the inflammation
- Avoid foods that promote inflammation
- Avoid suppression of inflammation
- In case of increased or prolonged inflammation, consume additional anti-inflammatory foods (NA OMEGA-3, NA GREENS)
Proliferation phase: measures to prevent tissue degradation
- Covering of increased rest energy consumption (NO-BULLSHIT BARS)
- Covering the protein needs (NA PROTEINE)
- Covering the need for omega-3 fatty acids(NA OMEGA-3)
- NA CREATINE supports these measures
Remodulation phase: measures to increase resilience
- Supports the development of muscle mass and connective tissue (NA PROTEINE, NO-BULLSHIT BARS, NA CREATINE)
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS
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