What Is The Best Way To Consume Protein In Diet For Wound Healing?

Posted on Wed, 19 Feb 2014

Question: Hi And you possibly advise me on wound healing I recently had surgery and have developed a small leg ulcer just over the site of the fracture (distal tibia) I have the dressings changed a few times a week and the healing while slow is progressing My question is relating to wound healing and increased protein intake I have been advised to increase my protein intake to help with the healing however I need some advice on how much protein I should consume and what is the best way to get it I have looked at some pre made shakes but they have 400 Kcals and 20g protein I am already very overweight about 5 ft 10 and 250lbs I'm pretty immobile and watching my diet closely I'd appreciate and advice you can give me

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (3 hours later)

Brief Answer: 0.55 to 0.84 grams per lbs of body weight per day Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. For good healing of wound medical recommendations range from 0.55 to 0.84 grams per pound of body weight per day. You can use a protein powder, that is made from 100% whey protein, has no added supplements . I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care

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