Wound Healing Support Through Nutrition
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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.
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APR. 23, 2021 4 MIN. READ - Description
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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.