TRUTHE COMPLETE NUTRITION
Nutrition Education
What every ingredient does, why we chose this form, and what the evidence says.
Why Nutrition Matters for Surgical Recovery
Nutrition is the most neglected variable in surgical recovery. Over half of orthopedic surgical candidates are vitamin D insufficient at the time of their procedure.
Bromelain and Quercetin: Natural Anti-Inflammatory Support
Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme from pineapple stems. Quercetin is a flavonoid found in onions, apples, and berries. Together, they support your body's inflammatory response after surgery.
Methylated B-Vitamins: Why the Form of Your Vitamins Matters
Not all vitamins are the same. The form determines whether your body can actually use it. About 40% of people carry gene variants that make synthetic B-vitamins harder to process.
Vitamin D3: Why 5,000 IU, Not 1,000
Most multivitamins contain 400-1,000 IU of vitamin D3. Clinical evidence supports significantly higher doses for bone remodeling, immune function, and surgical recovery.
Chelated Minerals: Bioavailability Explained
Zinc oxide and zinc picolinate both contain zinc. But your body absorbs them very differently. The form of a mineral determines how much actually reaches your cells.
Spore-Forming Probiotics: Why Shelf-Stable Matters
Most probiotic supplements contain strains that die before they reach your gut. Spore-forming strains survive stomach acid, heat, and shelf storage.
Grass-Fed Whey Protein: Why Source and Processing Matter
Not all whey protein is the same. Source, processing method, and what they add to it determine whether you are getting medicine or marketing.
Leucine and Complete Protein: Why Whey Quality Matters
Leucine is the amino acid that tells your muscles to start rebuilding. Grass-fed whey concentrate delivers it naturally alongside all essential amino acids.
HMB: The Evidence for Muscle Preservation
Beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) is a metabolite of leucine. It is one of the most-studied compounds for preventing muscle loss during immobilization and bed rest.
Creatine Monohydrate: The Most-Studied Supplement in Exercise Science
Creatine is not just for athletes. It is the most-researched supplement in human history, with strong evidence for recovery, brain function, and cellular energy.
Geranylgeraniol (GG): The Nutrient You Have Never Heard Of
Geranylgeraniol is a naturally occurring compound in the mevalonate pathway. It supports CoQ10 production, vitamin K2 activation, and cellular energy. Most people have never heard of it.
Vitamin C and Vitamin A: Collagen and Immune Support
Vitamin C is required for every step of collagen synthesis. Vitamin A regulates cell differentiation and immune function. Both are critical for surgical recovery.
BCAAs and Leucine: Role in Surgical Recovery
Branched-chain amino acids, especially leucine, trigger muscle protein synthesis and prevent muscle wasting during post-surgical immobilization.
Biotin: Role in Surgical Recovery
Supports fatty acid synthesis, amino acid metabolism, and cell growth during wound healing.
Boron: Role in Surgical Recovery
Supports calcium and magnesium metabolism, bone density maintenance, and may enhance vitamin D activity during recovery.
Bromelain: Role in Surgical Recovery
A proteolytic enzyme from pineapple stems that reduces post-surgical swelling and inflammation.
Calcium (Calcium Citrate): Role in Surgical Recovery
Essential for bone healing, muscle function, and blood clotting after orthopedic surgery.
Chromium: Role in Surgical Recovery
Supports insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism, critical for maintaining blood sugar control during surgical stress.
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex: Role in Surgical Recovery
A blend of citrus-derived flavonoids that supports capillary integrity and enhances the absorption and activity of other anti-inflammatory nutrients.
Collagen Peptides: Role in Surgical Recovery
Bioavailable collagen fragments that provide the building blocks for tendon, ligament, cartilage, and skin repair after surgery.
Copper: Role in Surgical Recovery
Required for collagen cross-linking, iron metabolism, and connective tissue formation during surgical repair.
Creatine Monohydrate: Role in Surgical Recovery
Supports cellular energy production in muscle and brain, shown to reduce muscle atrophy during immobilization after surgery.
Essential Amino Acids (EAAs): Role in Surgical Recovery
The nine amino acids the body cannot produce, all required for tissue repair, immune protein production, and surgical wound healing.
Folate (L-5-MTHF): Role in Surgical Recovery
The active form of folate, critical for DNA synthesis, cell division, and tissue regeneration after surgery.
HMB (Beta-Hydroxy Beta-Methylbutyrate): Role in Surgical Recovery
A leucine metabolite clinically shown to prevent muscle loss during periods of immobilization and bed rest after surgery.
Iron (Ferrochel Bisglycinate): Role in Surgical Recovery
Chelated iron for red blood cell production and oxygen delivery to healing tissues, with minimal GI side effects.
L-Arginine: Role in Surgical Recovery
Precursor to nitric oxide, supporting blood flow and nutrient delivery to surgical wound sites.
L-Glutamine: Role in Surgical Recovery
The most abundant amino acid in the body, critical for immune cell fuel, gut barrier integrity, and muscle preservation after surgery.
Magnesium (Glycinate): Role in Surgical Recovery
Essential mineral for over 300 enzymatic reactions, including muscle relaxation, nerve function, and bone formation during recovery.
Manganese: Role in Surgical Recovery
Cofactor for enzymes involved in bone formation, cartilage synthesis, and antioxidant defense.
Molybdenum: Role in Surgical Recovery
Trace mineral cofactor for sulfite oxidase and xanthine oxidase, supporting detoxification during recovery.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin): Role in Surgical Recovery
Supports energy metabolism, DNA repair, and skin barrier function during wound healing.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid): Role in Surgical Recovery
Precursor to coenzyme A, essential for energy production, wound healing, and steroid hormone synthesis during recovery.
Iodine (Potassium Iodide): Role in Surgical Recovery
Essential for thyroid hormone production, which regulates metabolic rate and tissue repair speed after surgery.
Probiotic Blend (B. coagulans + B. subtilis): Role in Surgical Recovery
Shelf-stable spore-forming probiotics supporting gut health, immune function, and nutrient absorption during recovery.
Quercetin: Role in Surgical Recovery
A powerful bioflavonoid that stabilizes mast cells, reduces histamine release, and modulates the inflammatory response after surgery.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Role in Surgical Recovery
A B vitamin essential for energy metabolism, antioxidant recycling, and red blood cell production during surgical recovery.
Selenium: Role in Surgical Recovery
Essential trace mineral supporting antioxidant defense through glutathione peroxidase activation during surgical inflammation.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): Role in Surgical Recovery
An essential B vitamin that supports energy metabolism and nerve function during surgical recovery.
Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate): Role in Surgical Recovery
A fat-soluble vitamin that supports epithelial cell growth, immune function, and early wound healing after surgery.
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin): Role in Surgical Recovery
Essential for red blood cell formation, nerve function, and DNA synthesis during healing. Methyl form for superior bioavailability.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): Role in Surgical Recovery
Supports amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and protein utilization for tissue repair.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid): Role in Surgical Recovery
An essential vitamin critical for collagen synthesis, immune function, and wound healing after surgery.
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol): Role in Surgical Recovery
A fat-soluble vitamin essential for bone healing, immune regulation, and calcium absorption after orthopedic surgery.
Whey Protein Concentrate: Role in Surgical Recovery
Complete protein source providing all essential amino acids for muscle preservation and tissue repair after surgery.
Zinc (Zinc Picolinate): Role in Surgical Recovery
Critical mineral for immune function, collagen synthesis, and cell division during wound healing.