Illness recovery
Getting back to normal after an illness, an operation or an injury. It is measured by how long recovery takes, by how much function returns, and by complications along the way.
63 supplements analyzed and ranked by clinical evidence.
Supplements63
Supplement Evidence
Echinacea
Moderate
Faster symptom recovery
Duration −3 days
Fewer illness episodes
54 studies·13 benefits
Main Effects
Essential Amino Acids262919
Protein markers + stay
Glutamine/arginine: less catabolism
Leucine/EAA: more anabolism
Strong
Thiamine29623
Recovery markers + lactate/organ
Pain/function faster ~20-46%
Renal/cardiac support ↑
Moderate
Chlorophyll1310
Leukopenia response +85%
Cervical/fertility recovery improved
Rosacea relapse lower
Moderate
Barley Grass5915
Glycemia/lipids/fat: -6.3 kg
Milk volume: +1830 mL
COVID stay/inflammation: -4.5 days
Weak