Healing of wounds, whether from accidental
injury or surgical intervention, involves the
activity of an intricate network of blood cells,
tissue types, cytokines, and growth factors.
This results in increased cellular activity, which
causes an intensified metabolic demand for
nutrients. Nutritional deficiencies can impede
wound healing, and several nutritional factors
required for wound repair may improve healing
time and wound outcome. Vitamin A is required
for epithelial and bone formation, cellular
differentiation, and immune function. Vitamin
C is necessary for collagen formation, proper
immune function, and as a tissue antioxidant.
Vitamin E is the major lipid-soluble antioxidant
in the skin; however, the effect of vitamin E on
surgical wounds is inconclusive. Bromelain
reduces edema, bruising, pain, and healing
time following trauma and surgical procedures.
Glucosamine appears to be the rate-limiting
substrate for hyaluronic acid production in the
wound. Adequate dietary protein is absolutely
essential for proper wound healing, and tissue
levels of the amino acids arginine and
glutamine may influence wound repair and
immune function.
zinc
zinc
zinc
the nutrition is sent from the cardiovascular system to the wound carried with nutrients the nutrients heal the blood cells and provide energy for healing
Zinc
Zinc
zinc
Granulation tissue is tissue with good blood circulation and adequate blood supply is needed for a wound to heal.
Yes, by blocking adenosine receptors (adenosine stimulates wound healing).
A scar
A scab!
the nutrient that helps the wound heal is vitamin K