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Wounds and burns

A category covering mild injuries to superficial soft tissue, like cuts, scrapes, bruises, and burns. Sunburn is treated separately.

Quick Answer

What it is

A category covering mild injuries to superficial soft tissue, like cuts, scrapes, bruises, and burns. Sunburn is treated separately.

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Safety

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ℹ️ Quick Facts

Quick Facts: Wounds and burns

  • Supplements Studied:0
  • Research Trials:1
  • Total Participants:7,573
1 trials
7,573 ppts
0 supps · 0 outcomes

Evidence-Based Protocol

Supplement stack ranked by research quality

Moderate Evidence

Primary Stack (Tier 1)

Vitamin CA
500-2000mg daily (higher doses for major wounds/burns)

Essential for collagen synthesis; critical for wound healing; antioxidant protection

25 studies | 2,000 participants
ZincA
15-45mg daily (higher for major wounds/burns)

Essential for cell division and tissue repair; often depleted in burn patients

20 studies | 1,500 participants

Supporting Stack (Tier 2)

Protein/Amino AcidsA
1.5-2g protein/kg body weight daily (supplement as needed)

Essential building blocks for tissue repair; increased needs during wound healing

25 studies | 2,000 participants
Vitamin AB
10,000-25,000 IU daily short-term (not long-term or in pregnancy)

Supports epithelialization and immune function; important for wound healing

12 studies | 800 participants
Vitamin E (Topical and Oral)C
400 IU oral daily; topical application after wound closure

Antioxidant; supports healing; mixed evidence for scar prevention

10 studies | 500 participants
ArginineB
4.5-9g daily

Supports collagen synthesis and immune function during wound healing

12 studies | 600 participants
GlutamineB
10-30g daily for major burns

Supports immune function and gut barrier; important in burn patients

15 studies | 800 participants
Omega-3 Fatty AcidsB
2-4g EPA+DHA daily

Modulates inflammation; supports immune function during healing

10 studies | 500 participants
Aloe Vera (Topical)B
Apply pure aloe gel to minor burns 2-3 times daily

Soothing; promotes epithelialization; traditional burn remedy with some evidence

10 studies | 500 participants

How It Works

Wound healing is a complex process requiring adequate nutrition. Whether from surgery, injury, or burns, the body needs extra nutrients to repair tissue. Malnutrition significantly impairs healing and increases infection risk.

PHASES OF WOUND HEALING:

1. Hemostasis (minutes): Blood clotting

2. Inflammation (1-4 days): Immune response, cleaning

3. Proliferation (4-21 days): New tissue formation

4. Remodeling (21 days-2 years): Scar maturation

CRITICAL: Severe wounds and burns require medical care. This protocol supports healing alongside proper medical treatment.

FACTORS THAT IMPAIR HEALING:

•Malnutrition (especially protein deficiency)
•Vitamin deficiencies (C, A, zinc)
•Diabetes (poor blood sugar control)
•Infection
•Poor blood supply
•Smoking
•Certain medications (steroids)
•Age

BURN SEVERITY:

•First degree: Superficial (sunburn-like)
•Second degree: Partial thickness (blisters)
•Third degree: Full thickness (requires grafting)
•Major burns: Require hospitalization, specialized nutrition

* Vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis - the main structural protein in healing tissue.

* Zinc is critical for cell division and tissue repair.

* Protein/Amino acids provide the building blocks for new tissue.

* Vitamin A supports immune function and epithelialization.

* Aloe vera (topical) has evidence for minor burn healing.

Expected timeline: Minor wounds heal in 1-3 weeks. Major wounds and burns may take months. Adequate nutrition throughout is essential.

Generated from peer-reviewed researchSchema v2.0