Surgical Recovery

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•Last Updated: November 20, 2025

Surgical recovery refers to physiological endpoints after surgery including recovery time and adverse events including morbidity and mortality, as well as the presence of physical pain, physical comfort with everyday activities, physical independence, psychological support, and emotional well-being.

Written by:

Last Updated:November 20, 2025

Research Snapshot

9,912 participants in 22 trials and 7 meta-analyses

Examine Evidence Grades

ANausea Symptoms

BAnxiety Symptoms + 9 more

C22 outcomes

D17 outcomes

Examine Database: Surgical Recovery

Intervention	Health Outcome	Evidence
Ginger	1 outcome	3 Studies
Peppermint	2 outcomes	3 Studies
Serrapeptase	3 outcomes	1 Study
Binaural Beats	3 outcomes	1 Study
N-Acetylcysteine	6 outcomes	17 Studies
Passionflower	2 outcomes	2 Studies
Vitamin K	2 outcomes	2 Studies
Cannabidiol (CBD)	1 outcome	1 Study
Cordyceps	6 outcomes	1 Study
Creatine	5 outcomes	1 Study
Curcumin	2 outcomes	1 Study
Ephedrine	1 outcome	1 Study
L-Carnitine	3 outcomes	1 Study
Licorice	1 outcome	1 Study
Sauna	1 outcome	1 Study
Selenium	4 outcomes	5 Studies
Vitamin D	1 outcome	1 Study
Whey Protein	2 outcomes	1 Study
Yarrow	4 outcomes	2 Studies