We have discussed at length supplements and the role with bone healing.  Today we're going to discuss supplements and tendon and soft tissue healing. Tendons are made of collagen. Many structures in the body have collagen skin hair nails and even bone.  Tendons especially have a very high collagen content.  Supplemental collagen is recommended, and for example 6000 mg per day total of the youtheory tablets is a good starting dose (3000 mg twice a day) .  

For example Achilles tendon surgery or repair of an Achilles tendon rupture.  Peroneal or posterior tibial tendon surgery.  In addition zinc (25 mg up to 50 mg per day) and boron  (3 mg per day) are supplements the can be helpful with deep tissue healing and wound healing.  It's important to note that zinc can compete with some other essential elements such as calcium and magnesium so it's best to take zinc by itself for example at lunchtime.  Remember there are always things that you can do to help your body heal.

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