What foods are good to eat for a ligament strain?
Disease description:
I accidentally sprained my ligament, and now the injured area is in severe pain and movement is quite limited. The doctor mentioned that, in addition to treatment, diet is also important. I'd like to know what foods I can eat to help my ligament recover more quickly?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
After a ligament strain, diet should focus on promoting wound healing and reducing inflammation. Foods beneficial for ligaments:
1. Protein-rich foods: Protein is an essential nutrient required for ligament repair. It is recommended to consume foods rich in high-quality protein, such as lean meats, fish, eggs, and soy products. These foods help promote cell renewal and accelerate the repair of soft tissues such as ligaments.
2. Vitamin-rich foods: Vitamins, especially vitamin C, play an important role in promoting collagen synthesis and accelerating ligament healing. It is recommended to consume more fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, strawberries, tomatoes, and carrots. In addition, vitamin E and B-complex vitamins also aid in overall body recovery.
3. Foods rich in vitamin D: Vitamin D is important for bone health and helps in the recovery of ligaments and muscles. It can be supplemented through consumption of vitamin D-rich foods or moderate sun exposure.
4. Zinc-rich foods: Zinc is very important for cell division and growth and helps accelerate wound healing. Beef, pork, chicken, seafood, nuts, and seeds are all rich sources of zinc.
5. Omega-3 fatty acid-rich foods: Omega-3 helps reduce inflammation and can be obtained from deep-sea fish, as well as plant-based foods such as flaxseeds and walnuts.
