
Muscle Loss after Surgery: Implementing Nutrition Strategies

Healthy young men have a decrease of muscle size with immobilization, showing the greatest amount of atrophy in the quadriceps:
*-1.7% at 2 days
*-5.5% at 7 days
Associated Strength Loss:
*Leg extensor -19%
*Leg press -21%
*Calf strength -8%
Xcelerated Recovery™ Nutritional Supplementation for surgical recovery. Optimize your nutrition to maximize your healing.
What is XR™?
XR™ is a surgeon formulated blend of amino acids, vitamins, minerals and nutrients specifically designed to support the challenges seen in surgical recovery. Each ingredient in XR™ has been clinically researched for optimal effective dosing. This will help to: prevent muscle loss, support wound healing, and faster return to functional recovery.
How to take XR™:
Mix with 12oz water until dissolved. Add ice to chill as desired. Try blending into a fruit smoothie for patients that are new with supplements beverages.
The week before surgery: drink 2 x packets of XR™ daily
On the day of surgery: drink 1 x packet of XR™ in the recovery room post-op Continue for two weeks after surgery: drink 2 x packets of XR™ daily
Call our clinic to learn more: 720-726-7995
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