Abstract: A method of improving patient recovery after a surgery includes: providing a pre-operative protocol, the pre-operative protocol having a first set of instructions for the consumption of a first nutritional supplement; and providing a post-operative protocol, the post-operative protocol having a second set of instructions for the consumption of a second nutritional supplement. The first set of instructions has an instruction to consume or administer the pre-operative protocol for seven days prior to the surgery. The first nutritional supplement has a base, vitamin D, Calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, ashwagandha, glutamine, and arginine in quantities selected to improve recovery after surgery. The second set of instructions has an instruction to consume or administer the post-operative protocol for thirty days after surgery.