Leafy greens & colourful plants
Include a variety of vegetables and fruit such as spinach, kale, broccoli, peppers, tomatoes, berries and citrus fruit.
Ask Lee Preparation · Treatment · Aftercare
Bring your body its best starting point.
PRP begins with a sample of your own blood. Preparing sensibly helps you arrive feeling well, makes blood collection more comfortable and supports a safe treatment day.
Your own biology
Healthy preparation, without unrealistic promises.
A well-hydrated client who has eaten normally is generally better prepared for a blood draw than someone who is fasting, dehydrated or unwell. Alcohol, recreational drugs and some medicines can affect safety, bruising or recovery.
However, PRP is not made “pure” by a single healthy meal, and no preparation routine can guarantee a result. Long-term health, the condition being treated, platelet biology, smoking, medication and individual response may all matter.
Food, hydration & supplements
Healthy eating around your PRP appointment.
No particular food, vitamin or supplement has been shown to purify the blood, improve PRP or guarantee a treatment result. The aim is simply to arrive fed, hydrated and feeling well, while supporting your general health with a varied diet.
Iron, protein & B12 foods
Build balanced meals with beans, lentils, eggs, fish, lean meat or suitable alternatives, tofu, wholegrains, nuts, seeds and fortified cereals.
Water & sensible pairings
Drink water regularly. Pair plant sources of iron with a vitamin C-rich food, such as peppers, citrus fruit or berries, to help your body absorb the iron.
Vitamins & supplements
Most nutrients should come from a varied diet. As general NHS advice, adults should consider 10 micrograms of vitamin D daily during autumn and winter. This is not a PRP-specific recommendation.
Please check before taking anything new.
Do not begin iron, vitamin B12, folic acid or high-dose supplements specifically for PRP unless a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian advises you. Tell Lee about every medicine, vitamin, mineral and herbal product you take, and never stop or change prescribed medication without advice from the clinician responsible for it.
Read the NHS Eatwell Guide and NHS vitamin D guidance.
Questions worth asking
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What should I eat and drink before PRP?
Have a normal balanced meal before your appointment and drink water regularly the day before and on the day. This can make the blood collection more comfortable and reduce the chance of feeling light-headed.
PRP is prepared from your own blood, so good everyday nutrition and hydration provide a sensible treatment-day starting point. No single meal can make PRP “pure” or guarantee a better result.
Can I drink coffee or energy drinks?
A normal modest amount of caffeine is not automatically a reason to cancel, but repeated coffees or energy drinks should not replace water. Evidence that caffeine alone changes PRP outcomes is limited, so the practical priority is arriving well hydrated, fed and feeling well.
Should I avoid alcohol?
Yes. Please avoid alcohol before your appointment and arrive fully sober. Alcohol may contribute to dehydration and can affect platelet function, bruising and safe consent. If Lee is concerned that alcohol may affect your safety or treatment, the appointment will be postponed.
What about recreational drugs, smoking or vaping?
Do not attend under the influence of recreational drugs. They may affect consent, circulation, heart rate and treatment safety. Smoking and vaping can also work against healthy circulation and tissue recovery. Be honest with Lee about anything relevant so advice can be given without judgement.
Should I stop aspirin, ibuprofen, anticoagulants or supplements?
Do not stop prescribed medication simply to receive PRP. Aspirin, anticoagulants, anti-inflammatory medicines and some supplements may affect platelets, bleeding or bruising, but changing them can be unsafe.
Tell Lee about everything you take, including over-the-counter products and supplements. Any change must be agreed with the clinician or prescriber responsible for that medication.
What if I feel unwell on the day?
Contact Lee before travelling if you have a fever, active infection, vomiting, significant dehydration, a new rash, a cold sore near the treatment area or you are taking new medication. It may be safer to rearrange.
Individual instructions from Lee take priority over general website guidance.
Still unsure?
Your medical history is individual. Your advice should be too.
Send Lee a brief enquiry and he will explain whether a consultation or further assessment is the right next step.