Mary Ellen Posthauer, RDN, CD, LD, FAND

By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND Previously, I discussed the value of protein for wound healing. Protein is responsible for cell multiplication, repair, and synthesis of enzymes involved i...

By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND For many years clinicians have relied on serum proteins, such as albumin and pre-albumin, as markers of nutritional status. However, current research indi...

By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND The protein in the food we eat supplies the body with the amino acids necessary to make its own protein. There are certain amino acids that the body cannot...

By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND Recently, I attended a webinar that focused on dietary protein and preserving lean muscle mass. There is a wealth of research on this topic, in particular,...

By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND Last month I discussed the value of consuming a "balanced diet" versus taking mega doses of vitamins for wound healing. This month the focus is on minerals...

By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND Function/Recommended Dietary Allowance: Zinc is an essential trace mineral for DNA synthesis, cell division, collagen formation, protein synthesis, and ...

By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND Recently there have been numerous articles and webinars focusing on the methods health care professional can employ to effectively communicate and engage i...

By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND February is American Heart Month and Valentine’s Day is celebrated around the world on the 14th. So what is the connection between protecting your heart, e...

By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND The role of protein in wound healing has been documented in many studies with the focus on offering high calorie, high protein supplements in addition to d...

By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND When I attend wound care conferences both nationally and internationally, I am frequently asked how I became interested in nutrition and wound care. In 199...