03/30/2026
Did you know there are specific steps you can take to optimize your PRP procedure and potentially improve your results?
The success of PRP likely depends not just on technique, but also on the quality of the PRP, which reflects your own biology.
Exercise, diet, and supplements can all influence platelet number and function. Higher‑intensity exercise tends to increase platelet counts and enhance platelet adhesion and growth factor release, which could improve PRP’s healing potential.
Low‑inflammatory, whole‑food diets appear to increase platelet counts and activity, while stress, some supplements, high cholesterol, and high processed sugar intake can drive inflammation and may reduce both platelet counts and PRP quality. Overall, current evidence supports strong biologic plausibility that optimizing exercise, diet, and supplement use can meaningfully affect PRP injection efficacy.
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Orthobiologic injections including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and cell-based injections are becoming increasingly popular. Evidence suggests that these therapies can be effective in certain situation...
