Abstract | PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review evaluates the efficacy of vitamin supplementations for prevention and treatment of pressure ulcer and surgical wounds on the basis of recent clinical intervention studies. RECENT FINDINGS: SUMMARY: Considerable evidence suggests that supplementation of vitamin C together with zinc by an oral nutritional supplement rich in energy, protein and arginine may be an efficient tool for pressure ulcer healing in contrast to single vitamin C. The evidence for prevention of pressure ulcer by such an oral nutritional supplement is comparably low. This fits also for single vitamin C supplementation in the healing of surgical wounds. Further, well designed and well powered studies on the benefit of antioxidant vitamins for wound healing within a diet providing adequate energy and protein are necessary.
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Authors | Sabine Ellinger, Peter Stehle |
Journal | Current opinion in clinical nutrition and metabolic care
(Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care)
Vol. 12
Issue 6
Pg. 588-95
(Nov 2009)
ISSN: 1473-6519 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 19770648
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
- Antioxidants
- Dietary Proteins
- Micronutrients
- Pantothenic Acid
- Arginine
- Zinc
- Ascorbic Acid
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Topics |
- Antioxidants
(therapeutic use)
- Arginine
(therapeutic use)
- Ascorbic Acid
(therapeutic use)
- Dietary Proteins
(therapeutic use)
- Dietary Supplements
- Drug Therapy, Combination
- Humans
- Micronutrients
(therapeutic use)
- Pantothenic Acid
(therapeutic use)
- Pressure Ulcer
(drug therapy, prevention & control)
- Wound Healing
(drug effects)
- Zinc
(therapeutic use)
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