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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 12: Immediate Post Op
This video from Dr. Grant H. Garcia outlines the essential nutritional guidelines for the initial post-operative phase, which typically covers the first seven days following surgery.
Nutrition Series Video 11: Post Op Nutrition
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia shifts the focus of his series to the post-operative window, outlining why the moment surgery ends marks the beginning of a major physiological battle and introducing the distinct phases of long-term recovery.
Nutrition Series Video 10: Prehab
In this video, Dr. Grant H. Garcia explores the powerful synergy between pre-operative nutrition and physical movement, emphasizing why a dual-focus "prehab" routine is vital for achieving a top physiological state before surgery.
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.
