Occasionally surgery is needed, and when it is it certainly seems more than reasonable to use nutrition to support your recovery.

This is great confirmation of an earlier article I posted on this topic.

One of the immunonutrients mentioned in the article, omega-3 fatty acids, can benefit you even if you are not having surgery. Most Americans are deficient in omega-3, which is unfortunate because it plays a role in preventing heart disease, cancer, depression, premature birth and Alzheimer's disease, and is useful in treating rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, ulcerative colitis, Raynaud's disease and a host of other diseases.

Routine consumption of fish oil is an excellent way to increase your intake of omega-3, but it’s important to find an oil that is free of mercury and other toxins. The Carlson brand of fish oil and cod liver oil, regularly tested by an independent FDA registered laboratory, is the most highly recommended for its potency and purity. You can find this exceptional-quality fish oil in the "Recommended Products" section, and you may be able to find it in your local health food store.

Fish is also an excellent source of omega-3, but unfortunately most fish is seriously contaminated with mercury, so I can’t recommend eating it. However, the Vital Choice Alaskan wild red salmon offered on this site is the one source of salmon or any fish that, via independent lab testing, I have discovered is safe from mercury and other toxins. In addition to being mercury-free, the Vital Choice Alaskan salmon is loaded with omega-3, is high in antioxidants to help you live longer, and tastes absolutely delicious.

As a final note, if you are taking herbal supplements please be aware that some are very powerful and can function like drugs. Herbal supplements should be stopped several weeks prior to surgery.

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