Supplement

Amount

Daily

Benefit Summary 

Citations

Essential Amino Acids (arginine, isoleucine and valine and leucine)

There are three types of amino acids - essential amino acids, nonessential amino acids and conditionally essential amino acids - of which, typically only essential amino acids are needed for muscle building and preventing muscle wasting. Research shows that large amino acid consumption is needed to rebuild and prevent further tissue damage from surgery

Necessary in tissue recovery

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Conditionally Essential Amino Acids (glycine, glutamine)

Usually, only essential amino acids are needed for protein and muscle anabolism. The exception is in times of high stress (specifically surgery) your body has trouble producing enough of a certain category of amino acids - conditionally essential amino acids. To maintain proper nitrogen balance, it is important to supplement these amino acids, particularly glycine and glutamine.

Necessary in tissue recovery in times of high stress (like surgery)

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Omega-3s

3g prior to surgery, 5g post

Omega 3 fatty acids, or n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, are a common natural remedy for inflammation and pain. Omega-3s are typically tolerated well, and as long as excessive amounts are not prescribed (which may cause immunosuppression), studies have shown that they work well to prevent, attenuate and manage pain and inflammation, along with preventing cardiovascular disease and strokes

Reduces inflammation and pain

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Antioxidants

Vitamin E 400 IUs daily, Magnesium 400mg daily (especially good in bone and tendon injuries), Green Tea

Oxidative stress, which is caused by free radical formation during metabolism, which in turn can cause cell damage and apoptosis. Oxidative stress is increased in surgical patients, and has a positive relationship with inflammation. Antioxidant use, including magnesium, green tea extract, and vitamin E can all work to decrease oxidative stress and allow your body to return to homeostasi

Reduces bodily damage

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Curcumin

400-600mg

Curcumin, an extract from cinnamon, is another strong natural anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant. As an anti-inflammatory, curcummin also works to manage pain through inhibiting the COX-1 and COX-2 genes, a key player in inflammation

Reduces inflammation and pain

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Ashwagandha Root

600 mg high-concentration

Rising stress, and specifically cortisol levels, in patients pre and post surgery is a significant challenge that both produces and is a side effect of surgery. Diminishing pre and post surgery stress and stress biomarkers has been shown to both improve outcomes and recovery, along with patient comfort. Ashwagandha root mediates stress through active ingredients like withanolides, sitoindosides and other alkaloids, which dually work to protect the body from oxidative stress

Reduces anxiety, improves sleep

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Lysine and Arginine

2.5g each

Lysine and arginine are two amino acids that have also been shown to reduce stress in patients. Research has shown lysine and arginine in combination has been able to reduce stress and anxiety in both genders, but has had a more marked improvement on biomarker (cortisol and chromogranin-A) levels / reduction.

Reduces anxiety, improves sleep

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Vitamin D

3000 IUs

The United States has an epidemic of vitamin D deficiency. During the winter, 71% of Americans are Vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is critically important for a functioning immune system, decreasing inflammation, bone repair, and tissue healing. Supplementing Vitamin D can help improve Vitamin D levels and ensure a quality recovery

Vitamin D is important in building tissue and bones

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Vitamin C

1000mg

Vitamin C is a common antioxidant that has also shown promise in tendon and bone healing. A critical ingredient in collagen synthesis, optimal immune response, cell mitosis, and cell differentiation. As 25% of non- smoking men and 50% of smoking men are deficient in vitamin C, supple- mentation may be important simply to achieve sufficient vitamin C. 300-500mg of vitamin C supplementation has typically been shown to be optimal in tendon and bone healing.

Important in tissue healing and preventing further damage

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Vitamin K

Men - 80mcg, Women - 65mcg

One of the major concerns after surgery is the promotion of blood clotting to improve general surgical healing

Promotes blood clotting

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Iron

Men - 18mg, Women - 15mg

Ideal for forming hemoglobin and carrying oxygen, anemia has also been shown to decrease healing

Promotes bone healing and immune health

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Zinc

15mg

Zinc promotes osteoblast differentiation, and for growth and development of bone cells, making it especially important for patients with bone injury. That being said, zinc is also important in developing and activating of T-lymphocytes, a critical part of our immune system

Promotes bone healing and immune health

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Vitamin A

15mg

Vitamin A has a variety of benefits, being an antioxidant, bone development, and ensuring bone mineral development and tissue tensile healing

Promotes bone and tissue healing

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