Adequate dietary protein is important is wound healing because:
1. It is needed to synthesize new tissue.
2. Protein from muscle catabolism is an important source of energy.
3. It can be used in place of glucose for tissue repair.
4. There is no way to provide supplemental protein.
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Protein plays an important role in wound healing and is used in the synthesis of new tissue, wound remodeling, and maintenance of the immune system. Adequate intake of dietary protein eliminates the need for muscle catabolism and allows protein to be used for tissue repair rather than energy. Nutritional supplements with high protein content are available.
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