I will tell you about the supplements you must take before and after surgery recommended by doctors. Anyone who is scheduled for surgery, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, will be burdened and worried. Since it is a difficult decision, you may be wondering how to recover after surgery. I will introduce you to the supplements that you must take before and after surgery. Take good care of yourself and I hope you recover quickly.

Why you need to take supplements

The nutrients needed before surgery are the same regardless of which part of the body you are having surgery on. Surgery is a tremendous trauma that severely damages our body tissues. Skin and muscles are cut, and ligaments and bones are also cut.
 
Our body recovers in three stages, and it is natural that we need to replenish nutrients during this process. Therefore, there are important nutrients that you should take before and after surgery. These are the nutrients that minimize inflammation and accelerate recovery.

Types

Vitamin K

Vitamin K is known to be a very important nutrient for bone health as it normalizes blood clotting.

Vitamin B

Vitamin C plays a role in synthesizing collagen when repairing wounds. And it boosts immunity with its antioxidant effect. There have been many studies that show that Vitamin C prevents shock during surgery and after surgery, it prevents bedsores and speeds up recovery. It is good to take more than 1000mg a day from before surgery.

Coenzyme Q10 (Co Q10)

It is known as an antioxidant that prevents heart attacks. Since surgery is a trauma, a tremendous amount of active oxygen is generated. Antioxidants are needed to minimize this damage. Like Vitamin C, it is also good to continue taking more than 50mg a day from before surgery.

Vitamin B

It is involved in cell metabolism and is necessary to remove tissue. Vitamin B is so important in our body that it should not be deficient. Since it is difficult to recover if it is deficient, you should take more than 50mg a day.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is also a representative of immunity. And it is good for bone health with Vitamin K. It is good to take more than 5000IU of Vitamin D per day.

Magnesium

Magnesium is involved in over 100 biochemical reactions, so it cannot be omitted. It is a mineral that plays a very important role in wound healing. After surgery, it is important to prevent infection and heal wounds, so it can be said that it is essential.

Zinc

It is good to continue taking 30 to 50mg of zinc a day before and after surgery.

Amino acids (L-arginine, L-glutamine)

The role of amino acids, such as L-arginine and L-glutamine, is very important in wound healing. But arginine and glutamine also play an important role in immunity.

Milk thistle

Milk thistle is known to be good for the liver. Anesthesia is used during surgery, or other drugs are administered, which puts a strain on the liver. Therefore, milk thistle is a nutrient that helps with recovery.

Arnica montana

It has a good effect of reducing inflammation. Reducing inflammation minimizes scarring, which speeds up recovery. Arnica montana can be eaten or applied, but it is more important to eat it.

Probiotics

It is good to eat probiotics even after surgery.

In conclusion

Usually, they tell you to start taking supplements two weeks before, but it is good to start taking them a month before. This is if it is not an emergency surgery, but a planned one. I'm not saying you should stock up on these things and meticulously take the right dosage. Just get a basic understanding.
 
And it is important to maintain an anti-inflammatory diet. Not drinking alcohol, getting enough sleep, and exercising lightly will be of great help in recovering before and after surgery.