Resources

Resources regarding protein:

Dietary Protein and Muscle Mass: Translating Science to Application and Health Benefit (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6566799/) 

Recent Perspectives Regarding the Role of Dietary Protein for the Promotion of Muscle Hypertrophy with Resistance Exercise Training (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5852756/) 

What Are Complete Proteins? (https://health.clevelandclinic.org/do-i-need-to-worry-about-eating-complete-proteins) 

High-protein snacks to build muscle and keep hunger at bay (https://www.health.harvard.edu/nutrition/high-protein-snacks-to-build-muscle-and-keep-hunger-at-bay) 

Resources regarding leucine:

Leucine-enriched nutrients and the regulation of mammalian target of rapamycin signalling and human skeletal muscle protein synthesis (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18403916/) 

Where to Find Leucine in Food and How to Feed Elderly With Sarcopenia in Order to Counteract Loss of Muscle Mass: Practical Advice (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7874106/) 

Rehabilitation and leucine supplementation as possible contributors to an athlete's muscle strength in the reathletization phase following anterior cruciate ligament surgery (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23260415/)

Leucine Rich Foods: Boost Protein & Muscle Growth (https://optimisingnutrition.com/leucine-foods/) 

Resources regarding vitamin D: 

Quadriceps Muscle Strength Correlates With Serum Vitamin D and Knee Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis (https://journals.lww.com/clinicalpain/abstract/2017/01000/quadriceps_muscle_strength_correlates_with_serum.9.aspx) 

Vitamin D status associates with skeletal muscle loss after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10795826/) 

Vitamin D in Orthopedics (https://www.esht.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/0926.pdf) 

Foods High in Vitamin D (https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/ss/slideshow-foods-high-in-vitamin-d) 

A Diagnosis of Vitamin D Deficiency Is Associated With Increased Rates of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears and Reconstruction Failure (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37127241/)

Resources regarding omega-3s:

Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Postoperative Inflammatory Response: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10421202/)

The Best Foods for Recovery After Knee Arthroplasty Surgery (https://plancherortho.com/the-best-foods-for-recovery-after-knee-arthroplasty-surgery/#:~:text=Omega%2D3%20fatty%20acids%20are,the%20formation%20of%20healthy%20tissue) 

Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Joint Health: Benefits and Sources (https://www.pdxfootandankle.com/blog/omega-3-fatty-acids-and-joint-health-benefits-and-sources-40772.html)

Resources regarding collagen and vitamin C:

Collagen (https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/23089-collagen)

The effects of collagen peptide supplementation on body composition, collagen synthesis, and recovery from joint injury and exercise: a systematic review (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8521576/) 

Effect of Vitamin C on Tendonapthy Recovery: A Scoping Review (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9267994/#:~:text=It%20has%20been%20described%20that,site%20of%20injury%20%5B8%5D.) 

Efficacy of Vitamin C Supplementation on Collagen Synthesis and Oxidative Stress After Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Systematic Review (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6204628/)

Women and ACL tears:

Why Women Have More ACL Injuries Than Men Gender Disparity in ACL Injuries 

(https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/why-women-have-more-acl-injuries-than-men#:~:text=Know%20the%20Risk%20Factors,higher%20risk%20of%20ACL%20injury) 

Are ACL Tears Really More Common in Women? (https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/sports-injuries-gender) 

Incidence of contralateral and ipsilateral anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury after primary ACL reconstruction and return to sport (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22343967/) 

Incidence of Second ACL Injuries 2 Years After Primary ACL Reconstruction and Return to Sport (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24753238/) 

Anterior cruciate ligament laxity related to the menstrual cycle: an updated systematic review of the literature

(https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3581006/#sec16)