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- Protein Power
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- One of the most important
nutrients you need when coming back from an injury is protein, the stuff that muscles and body
tissues are mostly made of. Protein-rich foods like fish, low-fat dairy products and
vegetarian combinations like rice and beans will supply your body with the amino acids
(protein building blocks) necessary for putting your muscles or other damaged areas back
together again. In addition, the essential amino acid lysine
is thought to be particularly important for muscle repair.
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- Vitamins and Herbs For Recovery
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- Ample vitamin intake is also
vital for healing injuries. One of the most important: Vitamin
C. This vitamin, also known as ascorbic acid, is a key ingredient in the creation of
collagen, the cement that holds muscles (and other parts of the body) together. Collagen,
the most abundant protein in the body, is particularly crucial for healthy tendons and
bursa, the sacs in the joints that contain liquids for lubricating movement.
Vitamin E and vitamin A
as well as beta
carotene are also necessary for bouncing back from injuries. Beta-carotene, in
particular, acts as an antioxidant and has been shown to minimize inflammation in
injured joints. Its antioxidant action helps repair the micro-injuries to tissues and the
oxidative damage done to muscles.
That slide into home plate during the company
softball game was daring (your boss is still shaking his head either in wonder at your
courage or disbelief at your stupidity). But now you're walking with difficulty. Get off
your feet, ice the injury and break out some calcium and magnesium which
may be able to limit your limp time. For extra help, take ginkgo,
which helps to build healthy blood vessels and grape seed extract, an anti-inflammatory.
The herb horsetail or silica supplements may aid in repair of
tissue and boost calcium absorption. Zinc also aids in tissue rebuilding while fenugreek
and flaxseed
powder can be made into a poultice topically applied to reduce swelling.
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- Flavonoids For Recovery
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- According to Michael Murray, N.D., and Joseph
Pizzorno, N.D. in the Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine (Prima), flavonoids (plant pigments that defend strongly against free radicals) can also help
the body mend. As they point out, "Flavonoids are extremely effective in reducing
inflammation and stabilizing collagen structures." Drs. Murray and Pizzorno
particularly recommend the flavonoids quercetin, citrus bioflavonoids, catechin,
anthocyanidins and proanthocyanidins. They also advise that "Quercetin is particularly effective since it limits the
release of histamine and other mediators of inflammation, has antioxidant activity,
inhibits important inflammatory pathways, and limits the tissue destruction associated
with injury."
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Product Recommendations |
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- Bioflavonoids work synergistically
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