Evidence supporting the use of: Beef Extract
For the health condition: Surgery (healing from)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Beef extract has a long history of traditional use as a restorative food, especially in the context of recovery from illness or surgery. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, beef extract and beef broths were commonly recommended by physicians to help convalescing patients regain strength and heal more effectively after surgery. The rationale was that beef extract provided a source of easily digestible nutrients, including amino acids, peptides, and some minerals, which were thought to support tissue repair and overall recovery.

However, scientific studies specifically validating beef extract for surgical healing are limited. While it does contain some nutrients necessary for recovery, like protein breakdown products, it lacks many essential vitamins, minerals, and full proteins required for optimal healing. Modern clinical nutrition for post-surgical patients emphasizes complete, balanced protein and micronutrient intake, rather than relying on beef extract alone. Nevertheless, its use persists in some cultures and traditional medical practices as a nourishing supplement during convalescence, largely based on historical precedent rather than robust clinical evidence.

In summary, the use of beef extract for supporting surgical healing is supported primarily by tradition, with only limited indirect scientific rationale for its nutritional contribution. It should not be considered a substitute for evidence-based nutritional support in post-surgical care.

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