Why is nutrition important in healing? Adequate nutrition plays a crucial role in healing. The nutritional needs of people who have wounds are greater than normal, and healing may require extra calories, protein, vitamins and minerals. Drinking enough fluid is also vital because it maintains blood volume, which supports circulation. Good circulation helps supply nutrients and oxygen to tissue.
What is muscle wasting and why is it a concern if you have a wound? Muscle wasting is what happens when the body breaks down the proteins in lean body tissue for energy. This breakdown causes your body to lose muscle and your organs to work less effectively than they should. Even if your weight stays the same, your body may still be breaking down the lean tissue for energy.
Loss of lean body mass and organ tissue can make it harder for you to stay active and get better during or after an illness. The effects of muscle wasting are serious and can affect quality of life. Maintaining lean body mass and organ tissue is vital for proper wound healing.
What is lean body mass? Lean body mass is functional tissue that is vital for life.1 Specifically, it consists of all components of the body (muscle, bones, organs, skin) except fat. Maintaining LBM is essential for strength, organ function, skin integrity, wound healing and immunity. You may be losing LBM if you have weakness, fatigue, lack of strength or energy, loss of appetite, early satiety (feeling full sooner than normal or after eating less than usual), or weight loss.
What is Juven and how can it help? Juven is a therapeutic nutrition drink clinically shown to help build lean body mass2,3 and support wound healing.4 Juven contains a patented blend of three key ingredients — HMB, arginine and glutamine. These three components are naturally found in a healthy body.
- HMB (β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate) helps muscle cells maintain cell strength and structure.
- Arginine is an amino acid that is key for building muscle and promoting wound healing.
- Glutamine is an amino acid that helps cells produce the building blocks they need for new tissue, and is key for building lean body mass.
By working together, these three ingredients help support wound healing and slow the breakdown of protein in muscle.
How do I know if I need Juven? Talk to your doctor. A balanced diet with the right amount of calories, protein, vitamins and minerals may not be enough to help your body heal. Juven is a therapeutic nutrition drink scientifically formulated with three key ingredients shown to help promote healing. These three compounds are naturally found in a healthy body.
How long should I take Juven? Two packets of Juven a day can support wound healing and protein synthesis. Talk with your health care professional to see how long you should use Juven. | 
