A nutrição no processo de cicatrização: um estudo de revisão

Abstract

Introduction: The healing process starts immediately after the occurrence of an injury and implies a perfect and coordinated sequence of molecular and cellular events with the purpose of restructuring the injured tissues. Objective: to identify the role of nutrition in the healing process, exposing its relevance at each stage. Methods: This is a narrative review of the literature. The bibliographic survey was carried out by consulting the Scientific Eletronic Library online (SciELO) database, using the descriptors: Nutrition and Healing, in a combined way. Results: The main nutrientes associated with the wound healing process are: carbohydrates, proteins and lipids; vitamins A, B, C and E; cooper, iron, zinc and selenium. Conclusion: A good nutritional status brings positive results in tissue regeneration. The formation of new tissues depends on a concomitant supply of macronutrients, vitamins and trace elements. On the other hand, inadequate nutrition delays the healing process of existing wounds, as the immune system becomes depressed, decreasing the quality and synthesis of repair tissue.