Evidence supporting the use of: Blend (Amino Acid/Protein)
For the health condition: Convalescence

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
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Blend (Amino Acid/Protein) supplementation is scientifically supported for use during convalescence—the recovery period following illness, surgery, or trauma. During convalescence, the body’s demand for protein and specific amino acids increases due to the need for tissue repair, immune function support, and restoration of muscle mass lost during illness or immobilization. Multiple clinical studies and reviews have demonstrated that dietary protein and amino acid supplementation can help preserve lean body mass, improve wound healing, and enhance functional recovery in convalescent patients, particularly among the elderly, malnourished, or those with chronic conditions.

For example, a 2019 systematic review published in Clinical Nutrition found that protein supplementation improved muscle mass and strength in patients recovering from acute illness. Another review in Nutrition in Clinical Practice (2017) highlighted the role of amino acid blends (including essential amino acids and branched-chain amino acids) in promoting muscle protein synthesis and accelerating recovery.

Professional guidelines, such as those from the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN), recommend increased protein intake during convalescence to optimize recovery outcomes. While exact formulations and dosing may vary, the overall scientific consensus is that amino acid/protein blends play an important role in supporting recovery processes during convalescence.

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amino acids
arabinogalactan
astaxanthin
astragalus
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bilberry
black currant
bovine
bovine liver
branched-chain amino acids
bupleurum falcatum
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caterpillar mushroom
chlorella
colostrum
cordyceps
turmeric
elderberry
eleuthero
fish protein
garlic bulb
ginger
gotu kola
grape
green tea
iron
L-Alanyl-L-glutamine
L-cysteine
L-glutamine
L-glycine
lactoferrin
lentinula edodes mycelia
licorice root
liquid liver fractions
milk
ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate
pollen
pomegranate
protein
pyrroloquinoline disodium salt
quail egg
reishi mushroom
shiitake mushroom
spirulina
vitamin C
vitamin D
whey protein
zinc
jiaogulan
bee pollen
lingzhi
haliotis
cistanche
ganoderma
royal jelly
fulvic acid
goji berry
Algae
Alcohol
Animal Tissue
Antler
Ambergris
Auricularia
Albumin
Andrographis
Algal protein
Alkylglycerols
Animal protein
Butter
Blackthorn
Beef Protein
Beef
Beef liver
Bone Marrow
Bovine Protein
Bacteria
BCAA
Bupleurum
Bird's nest
Chinese Mountain Ant
Coriolus mushroom
Codonopsis
Chinese Pond Turtle
Centella asiatica
Chicken
Dialyzable Leukocyte Extract
D-Ribose
Dipeptide
Egg
Elk antler
Euglena gracilis
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Flat-stem milk-vetch
Fat liver oil
Fatty acids
fibroblast growth factor
Gnaphalium
Glutamine
Glucan peptides
Growth factors
Globulins
Glutathione
Hydroxymethylbutyrate
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leucine alpha-ketoglutarate
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Lipids
Mineral ascorbate
Marine Protein
Malt
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