most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-05-24T03:14:49Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/question/17252 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/17252/minor-skin-wounds-heal-slower-on-paleo Ed Ked 2010-12-27T23:03:11Z 2013-05-07T18:07:29Z

<p>Hi everyone. I was hoping you could help me on this issue I have been noticing. I've been eating paleo for about 5 months. It seems that minor scratches take quite a bit longer to heal compared to when I used to eat SAD. Maybe I need more Vitamin E or K?</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/17252/minor-skin-wounds-heal-slower-on-paleo/17255#17255 James 2010-12-27T23:25:24Z 2010-12-27T23:25:24Z

<p>I've not noticed that myself, but that could be just me. How long exactly is it taking you to heal? What do you consider "minor".</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/17252/minor-skin-wounds-heal-slower-on-paleo/17262#17262 Dexter 2010-12-28T00:43:31Z 2010-12-28T00:43:31Z

<p>I have the opposite observation. I had a basal cell cancer removed from my neck. Dermatology Doc on one week followup said he had never seen anyone heal as fast as I did on this surgery. I feel the 75% fat. 20% protein, 5% carbs, no wheat, no corn, no sugar and supplementing with 5000IU Vit D3 has really strengthened my immune system. Haven't been sick since I started this lifestyle.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/17252/minor-skin-wounds-heal-slower-on-paleo/17269#17269 Stephen-Aegis 2010-12-28T03:35:42Z 2010-12-28T16:40:07Z

<p>Wow, I have had the exact opposite results, I'm like Wolverine. I actually laughed when I saw it in Tim ferriss's book... Cause it's exactly what I said.</p> <p>I spare you the gory photo. I trashed my leg, 2 weeks later it's invisible . Trashed road rash going down half my calf.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/17252/minor-skin-wounds-heal-slower-on-paleo/17278#17278 Glither 2010-12-28T12:09:23Z 2010-12-28T12:09:23Z

<p>Every time I get a little cut or a burn it not only takes a long time to heal, it leaves a flat pigmentation mark that last for years. This has neither improved nor gotten worse with my dietary changes, though I never ate that badly in the first place (never typical SAD nor super-low fat). I've been searching for a way to improve this healing. </p> <p>There seems to be a lot of mention of zinc as something that aids healing, but I can't say that supplementing with zinc has made any difference that I can see. Maybe it will help someone else though. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/17252/minor-skin-wounds-heal-slower-on-paleo/17280#17280 Dr. Osborne 2010-12-28T15:05:02Z 2010-12-28T15:05:02Z

<p>I would recommend that you have your nutritional status tested. Spectracell laboratories can measure 30+ micronutrient deficiencies including B-vitamins, C, D, A, E, K, calcium, magnesium, zinc, etc. Many insurance plans can cover the cost. It is well worth doing to help you adjust your diet and or supplementation. If you are exercising heavily, you should be aware that your antioxidant status will tend to be lower. This can increase the body's need for zinc, copper, selenium, and other antioxidant nutrients. Many of them also play a role in collagen formation, clotting, and healing in general.<br> All the best, Dr. Osborne</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/17252/minor-skin-wounds-heal-slower-on-paleo/17315#17315 Paleo Seb 2010-12-29T04:09:54Z 2010-12-29T04:09:54Z

<p>What does your version of the diet look like? Is your thyroid doing fine?</p> <p>As pointed on the perfect health diet ( <a href="http://perfecthealthdiet.com" rel="nofollow">http://perfecthealthdiet.com</a> ), a lot of people who go very low carb for a long period of time could run low on vitamin C.</p> <p>Vitamin C deficiency is certainly implicated with slow wound healing.</p> <p>Other than vitamin C, iodine can also be low on a paleo diet when not taken care of.</p> <p>Anyways, I don't think you would need more vit. E or K as these are some of the most abundant on a paleo diet.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/17252/minor-skin-wounds-heal-slower-on-paleo/104623#104623 Jacob 2012-03-13T07:27:11Z 2012-03-13T07:27:11Z

<p>Hey Ed K or Glither, have you discovered anything that has helped speed up your skin-wound healing? I'm actually curious about this too and was wondering if you've realized anything that has helped or hindered the process since your original posts, Thank you..</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/17252/minor-skin-wounds-heal-slower-on-paleo/194733#194733 jolitabrilliant 2013-05-07T15:53:00Z 2013-05-07T15:53:00Z

<p>i noticed that as well, especially on the face</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/17252/minor-skin-wounds-heal-slower-on-paleo/194734#194734 jolitabrilliant 2013-05-07T15:54:44Z 2013-05-07T15:54:44Z

<p>i try to eat cartilages</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/17252/minor-skin-wounds-heal-slower-on-paleo/194763#194763 shtoink 2013-05-07T18:07:29Z 2013-05-07T18:07:29Z

<p>Do you happen to supplement with fish oil? Getting lots of omega 3 can slow down wound healing.</p> <p><a href="http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/pufawounds.htm" rel="nofollow">http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/pufawounds.htm</a></p>