Supplementation for Soft Tissue Injury

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Coach,

Do you have a preferred set of supplements you employ with yourself or with your clients when you/they have suffered an injury?

I recently pulled my hamstring, and was prescribed the L-protocol (exercises) for rehabilitation RCSI Dublin – Homepage - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Ensuring that the basic materials for rebuilding are there:

  • high protein,
  • gelatin,
  • elevated caloric intake.

Anti-inflammatory dietary inclusions:

  • turmeric (with added pepper),
  • ginger,
  • garlic,
  • Omega-3s/fatty fish,
  • plenty of vegetables.

Also taking hot baths with Epsom salts when I can get a hold of them.

Looking for an added nutritional edge. Glutamine? Would triggering mTor with 5g of leucine at each meal be appropriate?

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If the damage is to the muscle tissue, anything that can increase protein synthesis will help. Be weary of overdoing the anti-inflammatory supplements though. Inflammation is part of the muscle repair process. If you bring it down too low you can slow down the damage repair.

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Thank you Coach. Appreciate the response.

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