Dalian sea cucumber is particularly beneficial for postoperative recovery

For patients who have just completed gastrointestinal surgery, they should first ensure the initial recovery of digestive function and avoid eating foods that are not easy to digest. If it is a general surgery, the patient's recovery after surgery is relatively smooth. Usually two weeks after surgery, if they do not take special drugs, they can eat sea cucumber, but the sea cucumber should be cooked and easy to digest. For gastrointestinal surgery, in the case of poor recovery of intestinal function after surgery, or surgery for retroperitoneal tumors, eating should be avoided during hospitalization.

Dalian sea cucumber is a good choice for postoperative recovery, especially for patients without gastrointestinal surgery. However, for patients after gastrointestinal surgery, it is necessary to decide whether to eat sea cucumber and how to eat it according to the specific situation of the individual and the advice of the doctor.

The mechanism of Dalian sea cucumber in promoting wound healing mainly involves the following aspects:

1. Effect of sea cucumber polypeptides: Sea cucumber-derived tetrapeptides vtpy and vlly can significantly promote the healing of skin wounds, which is achieved by promoting re-epithelialization of skin appendage remodeling, collagen and lipid regeneration, and enhanced angiogenesis in vitro and in vivo.

2. The role of collagen: Collagen and other substances in sea cucumbers help to regenerate skin and tissues, and have a certain role in promoting wound healing. Arginine, as an important raw material for synthesizing human collagen, has the highest content in sea cucumbers, which is particularly important for the repair of body injuries.

3. The role of protein and amino acids: Sea cucumbers are rich in protein and amino acids, which are the main nutrients of sea cucumbers and play an important role in human health. In particular, sea cucumbers contain 18 amino acids, of which arginine has the highest content, which has a positive impact on wound healing.

4. The role of polysaccharides: The polysaccharides in sea cucumbers are its important bioactive components, with anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and other pharmacological effects, which may indirectly or directly promote wound healing.

5. Role of signaling pathways: Oral sea cucumber protein (SCP) exerts wound healing effects through the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway, providing a new mechanism for understanding how sea cucumber protein promotes wound healing.

Dalian sea cucumber plays a role in promoting wound healing through its rich chemical components, such as peptides, collagen, proteins, amino acids, and polysaccharides. These components work together to accelerate the wound healing process by promoting multiple mechanisms such as skin appendage remodeling, collagen and lipid regeneration, enhancing angiogenesis, and affecting specific signaling pathways.

How long do patients eat Dalian sea cucumber after surgery?

Regarding the optimal time, there is evidence that it is more appropriate to start eating sea cucumbers two weeks after surgery. If the patient has been hospitalized for more than two weeks, it is recommended to start eating sea cucumbers one week after discharge. In addition, it is also recommended to eat sea cucumbers one week after surgery. These recommendations may be based on the consideration of avoiding additional burden on the newly recovered body.

Regarding the optimal amount, there is a clear suggestion that the postoperative patient can eat one sea cucumber a day in the morning on an empty stomach. This suggestion emphasizes the importance of moderation, that is, not eating as much as possible. At the same time, from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine diet, sea cucumbers are generally eaten once a day, or 2-3 times a week. This shows that although one day is only a basic guiding principle, it is also feasible to adjust the amount according to the specific situation and constitution of the individual.

The optimal time for postoperative patients to consume Dalian sea cucumber is two weeks after surgery to one week after discharge, and the optimal amount is one per day, eaten on an empty stomach in the morning. However, specific to individual circumstances, appropriate adjustments may be required according to the guidance of the doctor and the individual's recovery.

How to cook Dalian sea cucumber

1. Treatment of sea cucumber: First, you need to open the stomach of the fresh sea cucumber, remove the internal gastrointestinal and other impurities, and wash it with water. Next, remove the mouth of the ginseng, this step helps to remove the unclean part of the sea cucumber.

2. Boil sea cucumber: Put the cleaned sea cucumber into a deep-bottomed oil-free pot, add cold water (the water does not exceed the sea cucumber by at least ten centimeters), cover the pot, bring to a boil over high heat, turn to low heat and cook for twenty minutes, then turn off the heat and let it simmer for thirty minutes. After that, cook again on low heat for ten minutes, turn off the heat and simmer for twenty-five minutes. This treatment can make the sea cucumber softer and easier to digest.

3. Cooking methods: You can choose from a variety of cooking methods to enjoy sea cucumber, such as:

   • Cut the sea cucumber, wrap in the soup and taste, add green onion, salt, very fresh flavor, oyster sauce and cook for 5 minutes.
   • Or, after frying the sea cucumber and scallions together, add clear soup, soy sauce, salt, and monosodium glutamate, and simmer on low heat for five minutes.
   • Instant sea cucumber can be directly dipped in honey, soy sauce, or stewed in soup or cold salad.

4. Nutrient absorption: Eating sea cucumbers on an empty stomach can speed up the digestion and absorption process, because it can be directly absorbed by the stomach and small intestine without losing nutrients.

The key to proper handling and cooking of Dalian sea cucumber lies in thorough washing and proper cooking time, as well as choosing the right cooking method. With these steps, you can ensure that the sea cucumber is easy to digest while retaining its nutritional value.