Achilles Tendinitis

The Achilles tendon is primarily composed of Type 1 collagen, and a sufficient supply of protein and Vitamin C is required for damage recovery. While pig's trotters, beef tendon, and beef bone broth provide collagen raw materials (glycine and proline), they are also high in calories and saturated fat, so overconsumption should be avoided. Fish rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon and mackerel, as well as antioxidant foods like berries and broccoli, help alleviate inflammation and promote regeneration in tendon tissue. From a Korean medicine perspective, representative foods that nourish the Shenzhugol and Ganzhugeun include black beans and black sesame seeds (strengthening the kidneys), goji berries and Cornus fruit (replenishing both liver and kidneys), and Achyranthes root (removing blood stasis from the lower limbs). Conversely, spicy and greasy foods, along with excessive alcohol consumption, generate dampness and phlegm, which obstruct meridian circulation and are detrimental to the recovery from Achilles tendinitis. Dongjedang provides dietary guidelines tailored to individual constitutions to support tendon recovery.