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Does a high protein diet help with torn achilles recovery? what should i increase in a well balanced diet? vitamins etc. you might suggest?
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Balance: A balance diet that includes daily requirement if vitamins like vitamin c is enough. Its the deficiency of protein and vitamins that slows down the healing.
Answered 10/4/2016
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NO...: Any torn member of your body should be immobilized with bands or cast for few weeks. Then, have physiotherapy.
Answered 11/24/2013
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