Wound Healing Support Through Nutrition.
Cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer may negatively impact nutritional status. Which can slow down the wound healing process. See how nutrition can help you combat this slowdown in order to continue recovery.
Each person is unique, so it makes sense. That the wound healing rate would vary from one person to another. But for nutritionally at-risk individuals.
Especially those with underlying health issues such as cancer, diabetes and other chronic conditions, the wound healing process after injuries and surgeries may not proceed as expected.
If this sounds like you, don’t panic. “With the right nutrition, you can support your recovery and overall healing process”, says Jeff Nelson, associate research fellow at Abbott. We sat down with him to discuss some health conditions that can affect wound healing and why nutrition should be part of your care plan.
Malnutrition
“Nutrients are the building blocks of any recovery,” Nelson said. “Without them, your body is like a car stuck in the snow: The tires เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา keep spinning. The car burns fuel. But it can’t move forward.” Without proper nutrition, the healing process stalls and the door swings open to potential complications.
Apart from making it difficult for the body to heal surgical wounds, malnutrition can also trigger muscle breakdown. This occurs when your body doesn’t get enough of the right nutrients, including protein. “Muscle is the body’s reservoir of amino acids for tissue synthesis, survival of organs, regular respiratory function and other body processes,” he explained. “If you aren’t getting all of the amino acids you need from food, the body begins pulling from and degrading muscle stores.”
Cardiovascular Disease
In some types of cardiovascular disease, the heart may weaken, or the vascular system itself may suffer from plaque buildup and blockages. The result? Poor blood flow that can make it harder for oxygen and nutrients to reach wounds and aid in repair.
“Blood flow is essential to wound healing, as it carries all of the necessary building blocks for repair to the site,” Nelson noted. The effects of reduced blood flow are most notable in the extremities, including the arms, legs, hands and feet. Nutrients, such as the amino acid Arginine supports blood flow.