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Foods That Help Healing After Knee Surgery

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Rachel Fox, RD

Consuming the correct types of foods before and after surgery is important for timely wound healing. According to the National Institutes of Health, there are two nutrients involved directly with wound healing, zinc and vitamin C. Adequate amounts of zinc are needed for the immune system to function properly.