Adequate nutrition is essential for proper wound healing. Despite numerous studies, the use of nutritional intervention to enhance wound healing remains controversial. Although the efficacy of macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats has been well described, there is little evidence and no official recommendation from any health care organization regarding micronutrient supplementation for optimal wound care. This review will investigate the evidence to support wound-specific nutritional interventions to improve treatment outcomes and reduce complication rates. The four specific objectives of this review are to (1) conduct a comprehensive search of the published literature on nutritional interventions in wound healing, (2) outline the nutrients used in the identified studies, (3) analyze outcomes, and (4) propose evidence-based guidelines.
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