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Nutrient recommendations for wound healing.

D Scholl1, B Langkamp-Henken

  • 1Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, University of Florida, USA.

Journal of Intravenous Nursing : the Official Publication of the Intravenous Nurses Society
|February 12, 2002
PubMed
Summary

This review details nutritional therapy for wound healing, recommending key nutrients like vitamins A, C, E, zinc, protein, and arginine. It explores their roles and supporting scientific data for optimal human recovery.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Human Physiology
  • Wound Healing Research

Background:

  • Effective wound healing relies on adequate nutrition.
  • Understanding the physiological roles of nutrients is crucial for recovery.
  • Current therapeutic strategies often overlook nutritional interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current knowledge on nutritional therapy for human wound healing.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for key nutrients.
  • To outline assessment methods for nutritional status in wound care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific data on nutritional therapy and wound healing.
  • Synthesis of information on vitamins A, C, E, zinc, protein, and arginine.

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  • Inclusion of data on water intake and assessment techniques.

    • Main Results:

    • Specific recommendations for vitamins A, C, E, zinc, protein, and arginine in wound healing.
    • Detailed discussion of the scientific evidence supporting each nutrient's role.
    • Overview of the complex wound healing process and influencing factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Nutritional therapy is a vital component of comprehensive wound healing strategies.
    • Specific micronutrients and macronutrients play critical roles in tissue repair.
    • Further research and clinical application of nutritional guidelines are recommended.