Vitamin C (ester): helps support the immune system, acting as an antioxidant to hasten recovery. Ester C is vital for wound healing and repair and growth of tissues damaged by surgery. Vitamin C also eliminates toxins, protects the body from infection by enhancing the immune system, and counteracts tissue-damaging free radical molecules generated during stressful situations.
Vitamin A: help fight infection and speed recovery after surgery (use according to your doctor's instructions).
Vitamin B (complex): supports proper protein metabolism and cellular energy production, crucial for healthy tissue repair and efficient cellular function.
Vitamin K: helps reduce post-operative bruising and internal bruising.
Selenium: A mineral, which, in combination with other compounds, can be used to speed recovery.
Bromelain: A natural pineapple enzyme that helps reduce post-operative bruising and swelling, lessen postoperative pain, and help accelerate healing.
Zinc: Zinc promotes the healing of wounds, plays a big role in the repair and maintenance of healthy cells
Amino Acids: Certain amino acids, especially L-arginine and L-Glutamine, are crucial for healthy tissue formation during healing.
Bioflavonoids: Quercetin, rutin, and other plant flavonoids help protect capillaries against damage, strengthen tissues, and can reduce bruising.
Enzymes: Protein-specific enzymes such as bromelain and papain assist the body’s natural ability to control inflammation and swelling.
Natural Healing Remedies*:
Arnica: reduces inflammation and swelling.
Meadowsweet: an herb which has been used for centuries by herbalists to treat fever and pain by a natural chemical similar to the pharmaceutical aspirin. Meadowsweet has pain relieving and anti-inflammatory properties without side effects such as stomach ulcers.
Comfrey: contains allantoin - a chemical that encourages bone, cartilage and muscle cells to grow.
Supplements to avoid before and after surgery:
Bilberry
Cayenne
Echinacea
Garlic
Ginger
Gingko Biloba
Ginseng
Kava Kava
St. John’s Wort
Valerian Botanical
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
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