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

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Synopsis

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

Beef protein is sometimes used as a protein supplement during recovery from surgery, primarily to support increased protein needs for tissue repair and healing. The scientific rationale is based on the general requirement for adequate dietary protein to promote wound healing, immune function, and the maintenance of lean body mass after surgical procedures. While most clinical guidelines recommend increased protein intake after surgery, these recommendations are not specific to beef protein but to high-quality, complete proteins in general (such as those from meat, dairy, eggs, or supplemental sources including whey and beef protein isolates). There are few direct studies specifically examining beef protein supplementation versus other protein sources for surgical recovery. Most available evidence comes from broader research on protein intake and recovery, and some studies on other protein supplements (like whey or casein) show benefit for healing and muscle maintenance. Therefore, while beef protein can serve as a source of high-quality protein, its use for post-surgical healing is supported by extrapolation from general protein recommendations rather than robust, direct clinical evidence. This warrants a moderate evidence score (2/5). In summary, beef protein is scientifically justifiable as a protein source for surgical recovery, but it is not superior or uniquely validated over other complete proteins.

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