wound healing

A very interesting study showing that far from being passive and strictly detrimental to health, fat cells are highly mobile and migrate readily through contraction/motility. These cells accumulate in areas with wounds or infection and release beneficial macrophages and peptides to help...

The effect of vitamin E on basic fibroblast growth factor level in human fibroblast cell culture. - PubMed - NCBI Basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) is angiogenic and effective in down-regulating excess collagen production. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of vitamin E...

Introducing the new wonder cure... SUGAR! Derek Ripley, 66, from Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, has diabetes For 10 years, his lower legs were constantly covered in agonising ulcers But when he started pouring sugar on them, they disappeared in a month

Thanks to the large-brained Flávio: Pubmed source And a second study with similar results from a gel form (maybe a product is in development?): Pubmed source

Can the wound healing process be improved by vitamin supplementation? Experimental study on humans. - PubMed - NCBI Abstract The improvement of the wound healing process in humans by vitamin supplements is still controversial because of the lack of a clearly demonstrated correlation with the...

Effect of calorie restriction and refeeding on skin wound healing in the rat Abstract Calorie restriction (CR) is a reliable anti-aging intervention that attenuates the onset of a number of age-related diseases, reduces oxidative damage, and maintains function during aging. In the current...

Regarding wounds: Gelatin is fabulous for an open wound. Clean and apply directly. Wet, if needed. Acts like second skin or nail.