Ask Dr. Mike: Two Critical Amino Acids for Dog Bite Wounds




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Summary: Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.Here you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans. Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know: I'm recovering from a dog bite. There's no rabies present, just a slow-healing wound. I read that certain amino acids are critical for wound healing. Can you please review some of these? Dr. Mike wants you to know that there are two specific amino acids that are really important for wound healing. One amino acid is Arginine. The second amino acid you should consider supplementing is glutamine. If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at askdrmikesmith@radiomd.com or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.844.305.7800) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.