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Micronutrients & recovery
Correction of specific micronutrient deficiencies (Vitamin D, Folate, B6, B12, Zinc, Selenium) is essential for wound healing and reducing mortality in patients with Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI).
If you have severe PAD (CLI) or non-healing wounds, ask your doctor to check your levels of Vitamin D, Folate, B6, B12, Zinc, and Selenium. Correcting these deficiencies helps wounds heal and reduces the risk of death. Ensure you are also getting enough calories and protein to support healing.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Deficiencies of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D and E as well as zinc and selenium have been all found to have negative effects on wound healing... Patients with malnutrition and CLI have the highest mortality risk in the first 30 days post amputation.
Why this rating
Cites specific studies linking deficiencies to poor outcomes.
Source
Nutrition, dietary habits, and weight management to prevent and treat patients with peripheral artery disease
Μarios Sagris et al. · Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine · 2020
DOI 10.31083/j.rcm.2020.04.202
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