The following table lists the basic nutrients to be taken before and after surgery when possible. Usually, following this program for two to three weeks prior to surgery and four to six weeks afterward is sufficient. This program may also be used when recovering from wounds, injuries, burns, or infections. My experience has led me to believe that it will reduce healing time, reduce morbidity secondary to surgery, and lessen the duration of hospital stays.
Pre- and Postsurgery Nutrient Program
(and for Healing Injuries)
| Water |
2–3 qt. |
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| Fiber | 10–15 g. | |
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| Protein | 70–100 g. | |
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| Fat | 50–75 g. | |
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| Vitamin A | 20,000 IUs* | |
Copper | 2–3 mg.** |
| Beta-carotene | 15,000 IUs | |
Iodine | 100–200 mcg. |
| Vitamin D | 400 IUs | |
Iron | 20 mg. |
| Vitamin E | 200 IUs | |
Magnesium | 500–800 mg. |
| Vitamin K | 300 mcg. | |
Manganese | 10 mg. |
| Thiamine(B1) | 50 mg. | |
Molybdenum | 800 mcg. |
| Riboflavin(B2) | 25–100 mg. | |
Potassium | 2–3 g. |
| Niacin(B3) | 25 mg. | |
Selenium, as
selenomethione | 200 mcg. |
| Niacinamide(B3) | 50 mg. | |
Silicon | 100–200 mg. |
| Pantothenic acid(B5) | 1,000 mg. | |
Sulfur | 400–800 mg. |
| Pyridoxine (B6) | 50 mg. | |
Vanadium | 150–300 mcg. |
| Pyridoxal-5-phosphate | 25 mg. | |
Zinc | 60–100 mg.** |
| Cobalamin (B12) | 200 mcg. | |
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| Folic acid | 800 mcg. | |
L-amino acids | 1,000 mg. |
| Biotin | 300 mcg. | |
L-arginine | 500–1,000 mg. |
| Inositol | 1,000 mg. | |
L-lysine | 500–1,000 mg. |
| Vitamin C | 4–6 g. | |
Lactobacillus | 2 billion organisms |
| Bioflavonoids | 500 mg. | |
Bromelain | 200–400 mg. |
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Boron | 2–3 mg. | |
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| Calcium | 800–1,200 mg. | |
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| Chromium | 200 mcg. | |
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