{"id":1644,"date":"2026-08-31T21:51:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T21:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drgustavolucas.es\/?p=1644"},"modified":"2026-09-10T17:23:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T17:23:05","slug":"guia-para-pacientes-prp-plasma-rico-en-plaquetas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drgustavolucas.es\/en\/guia-para-pacientes-prp-plasma-rico-en-plaquetas\/","title":{"rendered":"Gu\u00eda para pacientes: tu tratamiento con PRP (Plasma Rico en Plaquetas)"},"content":{"rendered":"<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Fraunces:opsz,wght@9..144,400;9..144,500;9..144,600;9..144,700&#038;family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&#038;family=IBM+Plex+Mono:wght@400;500;600&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<style>\n  .prp-guide{\n    --ink:#0B3A57;\n    --teal:#0A78B4;\n    --teal-deep:#093353;\n    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aria-label=\"Fisioplanet\"><div class=\"brand-mark\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drgustavolucas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prp-img-1.svg\" alt=\"Fisioplanet\"><\/div><\/a>\n      <div class=\"brand-divider\"><\/div>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/drgustavolucas.es\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Dr. Gustavo Lucas\"><div class=\"brand-mark personal\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drgustavolucas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prp-img-2.png\" alt=\"Dr. Gustavo Lucas\"><\/div><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"brand-sub\">Sports traumatology &amp; musculoskeletal ultrasound \u00b7 Palma<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"eyebrow\">Patient information guide<\/div>\n    <h2 class=\"title\">Your treatment with <em>Platelet-Rich Plasma<\/em><\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lede\">Everything you need to know before, during and after your ultrasound-guided injection: from preparing the ground to returning to activity.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"header-tag\"><span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Based on current scientific evidence \u00b7 BTI System + BioSmartData quality control<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n\n  <div class=\"intro\">\n    <svg viewbox=\"0 0 64 64\" fill=\"none\">\n      <circle cx=\"32\" cy=\"32\" r=\"30\" stroke=\"#E3A53B\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\n      <path d=\"M32 14c6 8 11 14.5 11 20.5A11 11 0 0 1 21 34.5C21 28.5 26 22 32 14Z\" fill=\"#F6DFA8\" stroke=\"#E3A53B\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n    <\/svg>\n    <div>\n      <h3>What is PRP?<\/h3>\n      <p>Platelet-Rich Plasma is a concentrate obtained from your own blood. By separating and concentrating the platelets, we release growth factors that stimulate the repair of tendons, joints, ligaments and other musculoskeletal tissues. It is an autologous treatment: nothing foreign to your body enters the equation.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"timeline\">\n\n    <!-- FASE 1 -->\n    <div class=\"phase\" style=\"--phase-color:#9A2B23\">\n      <div class=\"phase-dot\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"phase-head\">\n        <span class=\"phase-num\">PHASE 01<\/span>\n        <h3>Preparing the ground<\/h3>\n        <span class=\"phase-timing\">DAYS BEFORE<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <p class=\"phase-intro\">The quality of the plasma we obtain depends partly on how you arrive on the day of the blood draw. This preparation isn't a whim: each measure has a physiological reason behind it.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"card-grid\">\n        <div class=\"card\">\n          <span class=\"badge avoid\">AVOID<\/span>\n          <div class=\"card-top\">\n            <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M8 15c1-2 2-3 4-3s3 1 4 3\"\/><path d=\"M9 9h.01M15 9h.01\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"19\"\/><\/svg>\n            <h4>Anti-inflammatories and corticosteroids<\/h4>\n          <\/div>\n          <p>Stop <span class=\"highlight\">NSAIDs (ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen, aspirin)<\/span> at least <span class=\"highlight\">7\u201310 days before<\/span>. They inhibit platelet activation and may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment.<\/p>\n          <p>If you need rescue pain relief, use <span class=\"highlight\">paracetamol or metamizole (Nolotil)<\/span>, which have less impact on platelet function.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"card\">\n          <span class=\"badge note\">PARTIAL FASTING<\/span>\n          <div class=\"card-top\">\n            <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"><path d=\"M7 3v6c0 1.5 1 2 1 3.5V21M7 8h4M11 3v18M15 3c-1 3-1 5 0 7s2 3 2 5v6\"\/><\/svg>\n            <h4>6-hour fast<\/h4>\n          <\/div>\n          <p>Do not eat during the <span class=\"highlight\">6 hours before your appointment<\/span>. Eating stimulates the release of pro-inflammatory mediators that reduce the quality of the sample.<\/p>\n          <p><span class=\"highlight\">You may drink water<\/span> normally during those 6 hours \u2014 stay well hydrated.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"card\">\n          <span class=\"badge avoid\">AVOID<\/span>\n          <div class=\"card-top\">\n            <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"><path d=\"M8 3h8l-1 5-2 3v8a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-0a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-8L9 8z\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"19\"\/><\/svg>\n            <h4>Alcohol and tobacco<\/h4>\n          <\/div>\n          <p>Avoid <span class=\"highlight\">alcohol 24\u201348h before treatment<\/span>: it alters platelet function and coagulation.<\/p>\n          <p>Cut down on smoking if you can \u2014 the vasoconstriction it causes hinders the microcirculation needed for healing.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"card\">\n          <span class=\"badge ok\">RECOMMENDED<\/span>\n          <div class=\"card-top\">\n            <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"><path d=\"M12 3v4M12 17v4M5 12H3M21 12h-2M6.3 6.3 4.9 4.9M19.1 19.1l-1.4-1.4M6.3 17.7l-1.4 1.4M19.1 4.9l-1.4 1.4\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"4\"\/><\/svg>\n            <h4>Rest and activity<\/h4>\n          <\/div>\n          <p>Avoid intense training the day before your blood draw. A body in relative rest favors a more stable sample.<\/p>\n          <p>Get a good night's sleep the night before \u2014 rest affects the overall state of the immune and clotting systems.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"card\">\n          <span class=\"badge ok\">RECOMMENDED<\/span>\n          <div class=\"card-top\">\n            <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"><path d=\"M12 2 4 6v6c0 5 3.4 8.4 8 10 4.6-1.6 8-5 8-10V6l-8-4Z\"\/><path d=\"M9 12c1.2 2 2 3 3 3 2 0 3.5-2.5 5-6.5\"\/><\/svg>\n            <h4>Anti-inflammatory diet<\/h4>\n          <\/div>\n          <p>More than a last-minute protocol, it's a long-term habit: a <span class=\"highlight\">Mediterranean pattern<\/span> \u2014oily fish, extra virgin olive oil, vegetables, fruit and nuts\u2014 provides anti-inflammatory omega-3s and polyphenols and is associated with more numerous, more active platelets.<\/p>\n          <p>Regularly cut down on <span class=\"highlight\">ultra-processed foods, added sugar and excess saturated fat<\/span>: dietary patterns with more animal-based and processed foods have been linked to higher inflammatory markers in plasma. This isn't a one-off diet: it's a sustained, healthy eating habit.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"card\">\n          <span class=\"badge avoid\">AVOID<\/span>\n          <div class=\"card-top\">\n            <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"><rect x=\"7\" y=\"3\" width=\"10\" height=\"18\" rx=\"5\"\/><line x1=\"7\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"17\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg>\n            <h4>Supplements and medicinal herbs<\/h4>\n          <\/div>\n          <p>Just like certain medications, some <span class=\"highlight\">\"natural\"<\/span> supplements \u2014garlic, ginger, high-dose turmeric, ginkgo biloba, vitamin E and high-dose omega-3\u2014 have an antiplatelet effect. Stop taking them <span class=\"highlight\">1\u20132 weeks before<\/span>, the same rule that applies before surgery.<\/p>\n          <p>On the other hand, maintaining good levels of <span class=\"highlight\">vitamin D<\/span> and taking <span class=\"highlight\">vitamin C together with collagen or gelatin<\/span> during your rehab may support healing. Always tell us what supplements you take before your blood draw.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"evidence-note\">\n        <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"16\" r=\".5\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg>\n        <span><b>Evidence:<\/b> reviews on optimizing orthobiologic therapies describe that low-inflammatory-profile diets are associated with higher platelet count and activity, while excess processed sugar and cholesterol is linked to more inflammation and poorer quality of the plasma obtained. The SPAQI consensus statement on perioperative management of supplements recommends stopping garlic, ginger, turmeric, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, vitamin E and high-dose omega-3 1\u20132 weeks before procedures due to their effect on platelet function. On the other hand, vitamin D is associated with better tendon healing, and combining vitamin C with collagen\/gelatin before exercise increases collagen synthesis.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- FASE 2 -->\n    <div class=\"phase\" style=\"--phase-color:#C1502E\">\n      <div class=\"phase-dot\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"phase-head\">\n        <span class=\"phase-num\">PHASE 02<\/span>\n        <h3>Blood draw<\/h3>\n        <span class=\"phase-timing\">5\u201310 MIN<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <p class=\"phase-intro\">On the day of treatment, our nurse will perform a standard venous blood draw, just like a routine blood test.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"card-grid\">\n        <div class=\"card wide\">\n          <div class=\"card-top\">\n            <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"2\" width=\"6\" height=\"7\" rx=\"1\"\/><path d=\"M9 9v9a3 3 0 0 0 6 0V9\"\/><line x1=\"9\" y1=\"13\" x2=\"15\" y2=\"13\"\/><\/svg>\n            <h4>BTI collection and handling system<\/h4>\n          <\/div>\n          <p>We use specific tubes from the <span class=\"highlight\">BTI system<\/span>, a certified, standardized kit designed to obtain growth-factor-rich plasma in an outpatient setting, minimizing variability between draws.<\/p>\n          <p>The volume drawn depends on the area being treated and the number of planned injections \u2014 usually between one and several tubes.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- FASE 3 -->\n    <div class=\"phase\" style=\"--phase-color:#E3A53B\">\n      <div class=\"phase-dot\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"phase-head\">\n        <span class=\"phase-num\">PHASE 03<\/span>\n        <h3>Processing and quality control<\/h3>\n        <span class=\"phase-timing\">10\u201330 MIN<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <p class=\"phase-intro\">While your sample is being processed, you can wait comfortably at the clinic. This is the step where blood becomes the golden concentrate we'll later inject.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"card-grid\">\n        <div class=\"card\">\n          <div class=\"card-top\">\n            <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M12 3v4M12 17v4M3 12h4M17 12h4\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"2\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke=\"none\"\/><\/svg>\n            <h4>Centrifugation<\/h4>\n          <\/div>\n          <p>The blood is centrifuged at a controlled speed to separate the layers: red blood cells, platelet-poor plasma and <span class=\"highlight\">platelet-rich plasma<\/span>. Excess speed could prematurely activate the platelets, which is why the protocol is carefully calibrated.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card\">\n          <div class=\"card-top\">\n            <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"><rect x=\"4\" y=\"14\" width=\"16\" height=\"6\" rx=\"1\"\/><path d=\"M9 14V8a3 3 0 0 1 6 0v6\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"4\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"5.5\"\/><\/svg>\n            <h4>Quality control with BioSmartData<\/h4>\n          <\/div>\n          <p>Before injecting, we verify the <span class=\"highlight\">exact platelet concentration<\/span> with our BioSmartData cell counter. This lets us confirm the sample reaches the right therapeutic dose \u2014 not all \"PRP\" is the same.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- FASE 4 -->\n    <div class=\"phase\" style=\"--phase-color:#0A78B4\">\n      <div class=\"phase-dot\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"phase-head\">\n        <span class=\"phase-num\">PHASE 04<\/span>\n        <h3>The ultrasound-guided injection<\/h3>\n        <span class=\"phase-timing\">5\u201315 MIN<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <p class=\"phase-intro\">The doctor injects the already processed sample under real-time ultrasound guidance, precisely guiding the needle to the exact target. The sensation varies greatly depending on the tissue treated.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"compare\">\n        <div class=\"col tendon\">\n          <h5>In tendon<\/h5>\n          <p>It can feel <span class=\"highlight\">uncomfortable or painful<\/span>. Several passes are often made (the \"peppering\" technique) to stimulate the damaged tissue. That discomfort is part of the intended therapeutic mechanism: it's a controlled inflammatory response, not a sign that something is wrong.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col joint\">\n          <h5>In joint \/ bursa<\/h5>\n          <p>It's usually <span class=\"highlight\">painless or with mild pressure<\/span>. The joint capsule has fewer nociceptive nerve endings than tendon tissue, so tolerance is generally very good.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- FASE 5 -->\n    <div class=\"phase\" style=\"--phase-color:#4C7A63\">\n      <div class=\"phase-dot\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"phase-head\">\n        <span class=\"phase-num\">PHASE 05<\/span>\n        <h3>After treatment<\/h3>\n        <span class=\"phase-timing\">24\u201372H AND BEYOND<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <p class=\"phase-intro\">PRP works by reactivating an inflammatory repair response \u2014 which is why aftercare aims to protect that response, not suppress it.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"card-grid\">\n        <div class=\"card\">\n          <span class=\"badge note\">EXPECTED<\/span>\n          <div class=\"card-top\">\n            <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"><path d=\"M12 2a7 7 0 0 1 7 7c0 5-7 13-7 13S5 14 5 9a7 7 0 0 1 7-7Z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"9\" r=\"2\"\/><\/svg>\n            <h4>Local discomfort or swelling<\/h4>\n          <\/div>\n          <p>It's normal to feel mild pain, warmth or swelling for <span class=\"highlight\">24\u201372 hours<\/span> (sometimes up to a week for tendons). It's part of the biological response we're aiming for, not a complication.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"card\">\n          <span class=\"badge avoid\">RESTRICTION<\/span>\n          <div class=\"card-top\">\n            <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"><path d=\"M13 2 4 14h6l-1 8 9-12h-6l1-8Z\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"19\"\/><\/svg>\n            <h4>Sport and loading<\/h4>\n          <\/div>\n          <p>Avoid <span class=\"highlight\">intense physical activity for 24\u201348h<\/span> (up to 72h for tendons). Let the initial inflammatory phase do its work undisturbed before reloading the tissue.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"card\">\n          <span class=\"badge avoid\">AVOID<\/span>\n          <div class=\"card-top\">\n            <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M8 15c1-2 2-3 4-3s3 1 4 3\"\/><path d=\"M9 9h.01M15 9h.01\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"19\"\/><\/svg>\n            <h4>NSAIDs, for up to 7 days after<\/h4>\n          <\/div>\n          <p>Do not take anti-inflammatories (ibuprofen, diclofenac, aspirin\u2026) during the <span class=\"highlight\">following week<\/span>. They block exactly the inflammatory cascade PRP is meant to activate.<\/p>\n          <p>For pain, use <span class=\"highlight\">paracetamol or Nolotil<\/span> as needed.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"card\">\n          <span class=\"badge note\">IN MODERATION<\/span>\n          <div class=\"card-top\">\n            <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"><path d=\"M12 3a6 6 0 0 0-6 6c0 4 3 6 3 9h6c0-3 3-5 3-9a6 6 0 0 0-6-6Z\"\/><line x1=\"9\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"15\" y2=\"21\"\/><\/svg>\n            <h4>Local cold<\/h4>\n          <\/div>\n          <p>If discomfort is intense, you can apply a cloth-wrapped cold pack for brief periods. Avoid systematic, prolonged use: cold can also blunt the inflammatory response we're aiming for.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"card wide\">\n          <div class=\"card-top\">\n            <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"><path d=\"M4 19c4-2 6-6 8-10 2 4 4 8 8 10\"\/><path d=\"M4 19h16\"\/><\/svg>\n            <h4>Progressive rehabilitation<\/h4>\n          <\/div>\n          <p>After the first 48\u201372h, the return to loading should be <span class=\"highlight\">gradual and guided by your physiotherapist<\/span>. Controlled mechanical stimulus is what turns PRP's biological signal into repaired, functional tissue \u2014 PRP and rehab work together, not separately.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"alert-box\">\n        <h4><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><path d=\"M12 3 2 20h20L12 3Z\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"10\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"15\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"18\" r=\".6\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg>When to contact the clinic<\/h4>\n        <p>If you develop fever, pain or swelling that keeps increasing beyond 72 hours, marked redness or discharge at the injection site, contact us.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"evidence-note\">\n        <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"16\" r=\".5\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg>\n        <span><b>Evidence:<\/b> expert consensus on post-PRP rehabilitation agrees on an initial relative rest period of 48\u201372h followed by gradual, guided loading, considering both complete immobilization and early uncontrolled loading equally counterproductive for clinical outcomes.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"biblio\">\n    <h3>Scientific basis of this guide<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"sub\">Main references consulted in preparing these recommendations<\/div>\n    <ol>\n      <li><b>Kao DS, Zhang SW, Vap AR.<\/b> Systematic review on the effect of common drugs on platelet count and function: which medications to stop before a PRP injection. <i>Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine<\/i>, 2022.<\/li>\n      <li>Review on PRP use in patients taking NSAIDs: recommended withdrawal times by drug (ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen, indomethacin). <i>PMC<\/i>, 2024.<\/li>\n      <li><b>Magruder M, Rodeo SA.<\/b> Is antiplatelet therapy contraindicated after PRP? A narrative review. <i>Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine<\/i>, 2021.<\/li>\n      <li>Perspectives on optimizing PRP treatment for tendinopathies: pre-procedure fasting, centrifugation speed and NSAID\/corticosteroid withdrawal window. <i>Muscles, Ligaments and Tendons Journal<\/i> (PMC).<\/li>\n      <li><b>Townsend C, et al.<\/b> Post-procedure protocols following PRP injections for tendinopathy: a systematic review. <i>PM&amp;R \u2014 Journal of Injury, Function and Rehabilitation<\/i>, 2020.<\/li>\n      <li><b>Gremeaux V, et al.<\/b> Rehabilitation and return to activity after PRP injections for chronic tendinopathies: an international expert consensus. <i>PM&amp;R<\/i>, 2026.<\/li>\n      <li><b>Levine B, et al.<\/b> Post-injection protocols for PRP in knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review. <i>PM&amp;R<\/i>, 2024.<\/li>\n      <li><b>Montagnino J, Kaufman MW, Shetty M, Centeno C, Fredericson M.<\/b> Optimizing orthobiologic therapies through exercise, diet and supplements: a narrative review. <i>PM&amp;R<\/i>, 2025.<\/li>\n      <li><b>Cummings KC 3rd, et al.<\/b> Perioperative management of patients using dietary supplements: SPAQI consensus statement on 83 supplements, including their antiplatelet effect. <i>Mayo Clinic Proceedings<\/i>, 2021.<\/li>\n      <li><b>Shaw G, Lee-Barthel A, Ross ML, Wang B, Baar K.<\/b> Vitamin-C-enriched gelatin supplementation before intermittent physical activity increases collagen synthesis. <i>American Journal of Clinical Nutrition<\/i>, 2017.<\/li>\n    <\/ol>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"prp-footer\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"foot-row\">\n      <p class=\"disclaimer\">This guide is for informational purposes and complements \u2014 never replaces \u2014 your doctor's personalized guidance. 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