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Nutrition

What Evidence is There to Support Arginine for Wound Healing?

July 29, 2016
By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND Clinicians continue to question if oral or tube feedings formulated with arginine hasten wound healing time versus standard high calorie, high protein supp...

When is a Tube Feeding an Effective Strategy to Promote Wound Healing?

August 30, 2012
By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND During the wound healing process, aggressive nutritional support can reverse the body's hypermetabolic state, which occurs when lean body mass is used for ...

Why Protein is Important for Healing Wounds

December 2, 2015
By Bruce E. Ruben MD A day doesn't go by that I'm not bombarded with information on the newest diet, the latest exercise trend or the fastest way to get in shape. My email inbox opens with message ...

Wound Healing and Nutrition: Increasing Protein and Calorie Intake in the Elderly

December 12, 2013
By Mary Ellen Posthauer, RDN, CD, LD, FAND Building on the evidence that I have reviewed in the past several blogs concerning diagnosing adult malnutrition, this month we'll discuss some solutions ...
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