Corrective Cream Ingredients Diastasis Recti

NUTRIENT

FUNCTION

FOOD/ SOURCE

CREAM INGREDIENT

Collagen

The main protein of connective tissue.

Bone broths

Hydrolyzed Collagen Protein (Marine based) Dipalmitoyl Hydroxproline (natural amino acid)

Hyaluronic Acid (HA)

Stimulates growth & improves integrity of connective tissue

Leafy greens, root vegetables and soy products

Hyaluronate Gel

Glutamine

An amino acid essential for cell proliferation.

Sauerkraut, beef, chicken, fish, eggs, spinach, parsley, beans

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Superoxide dismutase (SOD)

Reduces tissue inflammation

Horseradish, cantaloupe, spirulina

Algae Extract
(spirulina)

Bioflavonoids

Links collagen fibers together in a way that strengthens the matrix of the connective tissue.

Spirulina, blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, black currents, cherries, cinnamon, red grapes, eggplant, red cabbage

Algae Extract (spirulina)

Vitamin A

Used for treatment of aging skin. Reduces the number of “fine” wrinkles in seniors.

Sweet potatoes, carrots, dark leafy greens, winter squashes, lettuce, dried apricots, cantaloupe, bell peppers, fish, liver, and tropical fruits

Grape Seed Oil; Shea Butter Algae Extract (Laminari)

Vitamin B5

Speeds healing process when combined with Vitamin C.

Eggs. Avocado, oily fish (trout), mushrooms, lean pork

Vitamin B5 Oil

Vitamin B6

Important for healthy skin.

Pistachio nuts, sunflower seeds, salmon, tuna

Sesame Seed Oil

Vitamin C

Essential for the formation of healthy collagen. Promotes healing of connective tissue because it promotes the production of elastin and neurotransmitters which are necessary in the healing process.

Papaya, strawberries, broccoli, pineapple, kiwi, oranges, kale

Vitamin C solution

Vitamin D

Plays important role in skeletal development and has beneficial effect on connective tissue. Responsible for enhancing intestinal absorption of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphate and zinc.

Salmon (sockeye), Tuna
(canned)

Grape Seed Oil

Vitamin E

Antioxidant critical to maintain healthy cell membranes and assist injured tissues to heal. It neutralizes free radicals that attack lipids in cell membranes. These lipids help repair tissue. May also improve your body's production of collage, which helps repair and strengthen connective tissue.

Sunflower seeds, almonds, eggs, asparagus, avocados and kale.

Vitamin E oil (tocopherols) Sunflower Seed Oil,
Rice Bran Oil (tocotrienol) Shea Butter, Grape Seed Oil, Coconut Oil, Aloe Vera Oil (enhances absorption of Vitamin E)

Zinc

Zinc is essential to connective tissue production as well as that of cartilage and bone. It also neutralizes free radicals which are destructive to healthy cells. It is also required for protein synthesis.

Oysters, prawns, scallops, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, red meat, poultry, beans, nuts, whole grains

Sesame Oil 
Pumpkin Seed Oil

Copper

Essential to the maturation and structural integrity of collagen and elastin.

Sunflower seeds, cashews, sesame seeds, chick peas, lentils Helps the body form connective tissue and is a component of the antioxidant enzyme SOD which helps fight free radicals.

Sunflower Oil 
Sesame Oil

Manganese

Helps the body form connective tissue and is a component of the antioxidant enzyme SOD which helps fight free radicals.

Nuts (Hazelnuts, Pine Nuts, Pecans). Cocoa Powder and Dark Chocolate, Roasted Pumpkin seeds, Flax, Sesame Seeds, and Sesame Butter

Pumpkin Seed Oil 
Sesame Oil