🍽️ Why Nutrition Matters for Vascular Ulcers Vascular ulcers (especially venous or arterial ulcers) struggle to heal because of: Poor blood flow Chronic inflammation Infection risk Poor tissue regeneration And guess what fuels blood, immunity, and new tissue? ✨ Nutrition. Without the right nutrients, the body simply doesn’t have the tools to repair itself. 🥩 Protein: The Building Blocks of Healing Think of protein as the cement and bricks of wound healing. Without enough protein: Wounds stay open Skin breaks down faster Infections are more likely Best protein choices: Eggs 🥚 Fish (especially sardines, mackerel, tuna) 🐟 Chicken, turkey Beans, lentils, soy Milk, yoghurt, kefir 💡 If protein intake is low, even the best wound dressing won’t work. 🥝 Vitamin C: The Skin Repair Superstar Vitamin C helps: Form collagen (new skin!) Strengthen blood vessels Improve iron absorption Get it from: Oranges, pineapple, pawpaw Guava (a hidden superstar!) Bell peppers Tomatoes 🍊 No vitamin C = weak, fragile healing. 🧲 Iron & Zinc: Tiny Minerals, Big Impact 🩸 Iron Poor circulation + low iron = oxygen-starved wounds. Iron-rich foods: Liver, lean red meat Beans, kontomire Fortified cereals 🛡️ Zinc Zinc helps with: Immune defence Tissue repair Infection control Zinc sources: Nuts and seeds Eggs Whole grains Seafood 🥑 Healthy Fats: Fight Inflammation, Improve Blood Flow Not all fats are enemies! Healthy fats help reduce inflammation and support circulation. Choose: Avocado 🥑 Olive oil Groundnuts Fatty fish 🚫 Limit fried foods, pastries, and trans fats — they worsen inflammation and slow healing. 💧 Hydration: The Forgotten Healing Tool Dehydrated skin cracks. Dehydrated tissue heals slowly. Aim for: Water throughout the day Light soups, herbal teas 🚫 Too much alcohol or sugary drinks? That’s a healing setback. 🧂 Salt & Sugar: The Silent Saboteurs Too much salt → worsens swelling and venous congestion Too much sugar → feeds inflammation and infection (especially in diabetes) Healing-friendly swaps: Natural herbs and spices Whole foods instead of ultra-processed snacks 🧠 The Big Picture: Food + Care = Healing Nutrition works best when combined with: Proper wound care Blood sugar control (if diabetic) Compression therapy (for venous ulcers) Good circulation and mobility 🩹 Food doesn’t replace treatment — it makes treatment work better. 🌟 Final Takeaway If a vascular ulcer is not healing, the body may be saying: “I don’t have the nutrients I need.” Feed the wound. Fuel the blood. Support the skin. Because every bite can either slow healing… or support it 💚

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Posted January 9, 2026