Poor wound healing is a condition where the body's natural repair process is significantly delayed or impaired, preventing wounds from closing properly. It is caused by nutritional deficiencies such as vitamin C deficiency, which directly impairs collagen synthesis and tissue regeneration. The Vitamin C Blood Test is the most important test for diagnosing nutritional factors affecting wound healing.
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Poor wound healing is caused by nutritional deficiencies, underlying metabolic conditions, and impaired immune function that disrupt the body's natural repair mechanisms. Vitamin C deficiency is one of the most significant nutritional causes because it directly prevents collagen formation, which is the structural protein that rebuilds damaged tissue. Other contributing factors include low protein levels, zinc deficiency, diabetes, poor circulation, and chronic infections that prevent wounds from progressing through normal healing stages.
The Vitamin C Blood Test is the most important test for poor wound healing because it measures the specific nutrient essential for collagen synthesis and tissue repair throughout the body. Vitamin C is absolutely critical for producing collagen, the protein that forms the foundation of skin, blood vessels, tendons, and other connective tissues involved in wound closure. Low vitamin C levels directly result in delayed healing and weak scar tissue formation. This test helps identify a correctable deficiency that, when addressed through supplementation or dietary changes, can significantly improve healing outcomes.
You should get tested if you notice wounds taking longer than 3-4 weeks to heal, cuts or surgical incisions that repeatedly open or fail to close properly, or if you develop frequent infections at wound sites. Testing is especially important if you have risk factors like restricted diet, chronic illness, recent surgery, or if you've noticed other signs of vitamin deficiency such as bleeding gums, easy bruising, or fatigue. Early testing allows you to identify and correct nutritional deficiencies before they lead to serious complications or prolonged recovery times.
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What this means
Your vitamin C levels are below the optimal range, which may be affecting your immune function and energy levels. Low vitamin C can contribute to frequent infections, slow healing, fatigue, and weakened collagen production for healthy skin and connective tissue.
Recommended actions
Increase intake of vitamin C-rich foods like citrus fruits, berries, bell peppers, and broccoli
Eat some vitamin C foods raw when possible, as heat can reduce nutrient content
Consider a vitamin C supplement (500-1000mg daily) after consulting with a healthcare provider
Avoid smoking and limit alcohol, which deplete vitamin C stores
Retest in 6-8 weeks after making dietary changes to monitor improvement
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