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Dr. Garcia does blog topics on “hot and new” topics in the community. See his monthly vlog videos below.
Nutrition Series Video 9: GLP-1s
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia breaks down the critical relationship between GLP-1 receptor agonist medications (popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs) and surgical recovery, outlining the hidden nutritional risks they introduce for orthopedic patients.
Nutrition 8: Inflammation
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia breaks down the critical role of inflammation management around the time of surgery, explaining that the ultimate goal is biological modulation rather than complete suppression.
Nutrition Series 7: Creatine
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia highlights creatine as one of the most underutilized pre-operative and post-operative supplements in orthopedic care, breaking down its biological benefits and debunking common myths surrounding its use.
Nutrition Series 6: Collagen
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia highlights the critical role of collagen supplementation in orthopedic and sports medicine recovery, explaining how it directly impacts the healing of tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and the meniscus.
Nutrition Part 5: Amino Acids
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia highlights the critical role of essential amino acids (EAAs) in surgical recovery, explaining how they drive tissue repair far more effectively than non-essential amino acids.
Protein = The Foundation
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia highlights protein as the absolute cornerstone of surgical nutrition, offering specific dosing guidelines and explaining the underlying science of tissue repair.
The Surgical Stress Response
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia details the physiological realities of the surgical stress response and explains how a negative metabolic shift leads to rapid muscle wasting if not properly managed.
Pre-Op Preparation
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia focuses on the pre-operative window of surgical nutrition, explaining why building a strong metabolic foundation before an operation is just as critical as post-operative care.
Introduction to Surgical Nutrition Blog
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia introduces a new educational series focused on surgical nutrition, exploring how proper dietary optimization plays a critical role in standard surgical recovery.
Elbow Blog Series Summary and Thank You
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia concludes his extensive elbow blog series, offering a big-picture summary of the field and sharing vital advice on how patients should navigate their care.
