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Equip your patients with the only physician-designed, evidence-backed perioperative nutrition protocol. Wholesale pricing available for clinics and surgical centres.

Why Clinics Choose Proven Recovery

Join a growing network of physicians who are integrating perioperative nutrition into their standard of care.

  • All Components Backed by Human Clinical Trials

    Every ingredient selected based on human clinical trials. Bibliography available upon request.

  • FDA Notified & Health Canada Approved

    The only perioperative formula with regulatory filings on record in both the US and Canada.

  • NSF Sport Certified

    Third-party tested for banned substances. Trusted by professional and Olympic athletes.

  • Wholesale Pricing for Clinics

    Volume-based pricing for surgical centres, clinics, and healthcare networks.

  • Dedicated Account Support

    Direct access to our clinical team for onboarding, dosing questions, and patient protocols.

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    Complimentary expedited shipping for all physician and clinic partners worldwide.

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Who We Are

We went looking for an evidence-based surgical supplement that patients would actually take. We couldn’t find one, so we built one.

Dr. Sagar J. Desai
Dr. Sagar J. Desai
MSc, MD, FRCSC — Orthopaedic Surgeon & Co-Founder

Practicing orthopaedic surgeon in Toronto. Completed his MD at the University of Toronto and orthopaedic surgery residency at Western University. Holds a Master of Science in Medical Biophysics focused on patient-customized 3D implant design.

Dr. Kyle H. Waldman
Dr. Kyle H. Waldman
MSc, MD, FRCPC — Anesthesiologist & Co-Founder

Practicing anesthesiologist and OR coordinator in Toronto. Completed his MD and residency at the University of Toronto. Holds a Master of Science in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, with pre-medical research in DNA damage and cellular aging.

There is outstanding evidence that properly designed evidence-based nutrition can improve patient outcomes after surgery. The problem is there were no great products on the market that met all the criteria. We built Proven Recovery to close this gap.

— Dr. Kyle H. Waldman, Co-Founder
The Evidence

Peer-Reviewed Results From Clinical Trials

These results are from peer-reviewed studies on the ingredients and perioperative nutrition protocols that informed Proven Recovery's formulation.

Accelerated
Rehabilitation

Patients receiving perioperative nutrition with creatine experienced significantly accelerated return of muscle mass.

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Hespel et al. 2001 — double-blind RCT, disuse atrophy rehabilitation, J Physiol
55%
Reduction in Post-Surgical Infections

Patients receiving perioperative pharmaconutrition experienced 42% shorter hospital stays and 55% fewer post-surgical infections.

Goncalves et al. 2021 — 3,015 patients, retrospective cohort, TKA & THA
4.6x
Less Quadricep Atrophy

Patients in the treatment group preserved 4.6 times more quadricep muscle mass than the control group in a double-blind randomized controlled trial.

Dreyer et al. 2013 — 28 patients, double-blind RCT, total knee arthroplasty
41%
Less Narcotic Use

Surgical patients receiving perioperative immunonutrition used less narcotics, had improved wound healing and returned to normal functioning sooner.

Harris & Darby 2020 — 210 patients, RCT
50%
Decreased Risk of Chronic Post-Surgical Pain

Patients receiving immunonutrition high in vitamin C showed a 50% reduction in going on to develop chronic pain after their surgeries.

Aïm et al. 2017 — systematic review & meta-analysis, Orthop Traumatol Surg Res
The Mechanism

One Protocol
Multiple Mechanisms of Action

25 medical-grade ingredients working across 10 recovery pathways. Each pillar targets a specific aspect of surgical recovery, backed by peer-reviewed clinical evidence.

Accelerated Recovery

Speeds tissue repair and reduces time to functional recovery after surgical trauma.

Creatine2,500mg
HMB1,500mg
L-Leucine2,500mg

Wound Healing

Supports collagen synthesis and tissue regeneration at the surgical site.

Vitamin C1,000mg
Zinc6mg
L-Arginine1,250mg
L-Citrulline500mg
L-Glutamine250mg

Mitochondrial Protection

Preserves cellular energy production during the metabolic stress of surgery.

Taurine1,500mg
Vitamin B116.8mg
Quercetin100mg
Vitamin B618.2mg
Vitamin B1238.6mcg
Omega-3260mg

Neural Protection

Protects cognitive function from anesthesia-related neurological effects.

Vitamin B1238.6mcg
Vitamin B618.2mg
Vitamin B116.8mg
Quercetin100mg
Omega-3260mg

Gut-Muscle Axis

Maintains gut barrier integrity and the gut-muscle signaling pathway critical for recovery.

L-Glutamine250mg
Glycine350mg
Taurine1,500mg

Infection Prevention

Strengthens immune defense when the body is most vulnerable to surgical site infections.

L-Arginine1,250mg
Vitamin D12.5mcg
Zinc6mg
L-Glutamine250mg
Omega-3260mg

Circadian Realignment

Supports sleep-wake cycle restoration disrupted by anesthesia and hospital stays.

Tryptophan110mg
Vitamin D12.5mcg

Muscle Loss Prevention

Combats the rapid muscle breakdown that occurs post-operatively.

Individual Amino Acids
L-Leucine2,500mg
HMB1,500mg
Quercetin100mg
Taurine1,500mg
Omega-3260mg

Anti-Inflammatory

Modulates the inflammatory cascade triggered by surgical tissue damage.

Omega-3260mg
Quercetin100mg

Analgesia

Supports natural pain management pathways to reduce reliance on narcotics.

Vitamin C1,000mg
Vitamin D12.5mcg
Vitamin B116.8mg
Vitamin B618.2mg
Vitamin B1238.6mcg
Clinical Consensus

Recommended by Major Surgical Guidelines

Perioperative immunonutrition is endorsed by the societies that write the guidelines for surgical care.

ERAS Society

Strong recommendation grade

The ERAS colorectal guidelines give perioperative immunonutrition a Strong recommendation, citing reduced postoperative infective complications and shorter length of stay.

Gustafsson et al. — ERAS Society Recommendations, World J Surg, 2019
ASPEN

Benefits regardless of nutritional status

Consensus recommendation: immunonutrition for malnourished patients undergoing any surgery and well nourished patients undergoing major surgery.

North American Surgical Nutrition Summit — McClave et al., 2013
American College of Surgeons

Every surgical patient screened

The ACS Strong for Surgery checklist evaluates every patient's need for an immune modulating supplement before surgery.

facs.org — Strong for Surgery Nutrition Checklist
The Published Literature

Positive in virtually every meta-analysis

“Providing an enteral formula fortified with immunomodulating agents has been shown to reduce infection, organ failure, and length of stay, (and mortality) compared with use of standard enteral formula in virtually every meta-analysis published.”

McClave et al. — Immunonutrition and Colorectal Surgery, Dis Colon Rectum, 2017
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Clinical FAQ

Questions From Healthcare Professionals

What is the evidence base for this formula?

Proven Recovery's 25 ingredients are each supported by peer-reviewed clinical studies. The formula is built on the established benefits of immuno-nutrition (IMN)—a specific combination of amino acids and omega-3 fatty acids—which is now a consensus recommendation by the American College of Surgeons, ERAS Society, and ASPEN guidelines. The full bibliography of 100+ studies is available upon request.

Is it safe alongside my patients’ existing medications?

Proven Recovery contains amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids at therapeutic doses. There are no known drug interactions at these dosages. Patients with advanced kidney disease on low-protein diets should consult their physician before use. Do not use in pregnant or breastfeeding patients. The full ingredient list and doses are available on our Supplement Facts page.

What is the recommended protocol?

One scoop (22.5g) mixed in 500mL of cold water in a glass cup, taken twice daily between meals. Ideally started 5 days before surgery and continued for 5–15 days post-operatively depending on procedure complexity. For larger procedures (total joint arthroplasty, laparotomy), an extended 20-day protocol is recommended.

How does wholesale ordering work?

After submitting an inquiry, a member of our team will contact you within 24 hours to discuss volume-based pricing for your practice. All physician and clinic partners receive complimentary 48-hour shipping. We can accommodate individual clinic orders or multi-location healthcare network arrangements.

Which surgical specialties benefit most?

The evidence for perioperative immuno-nutrition spans orthopaedics (joint arthroplasty, fracture, spine, ACL), general surgery, bariatric, oncologic, cardiac, plastic and reconstructive, and oral/maxillofacial surgery. Benefits are seen regardless of patients’ baseline nutritional status.

Can I get a copy of the full bibliography?

Yes. Submit the inquiry form above and mention in the Additional Notes that you’d like the full bibliography. We’ll send you our complete compilation of 100+ peer-reviewed studies organized by surgical specialty and individual ingredient.

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