What's In The Kit
Three products. One protocol.
Each kit ships with a daily schedule card so you cannot do this wrong — pre-op, acute, and rehab phases mapped day-by-day.
01·Pre-Op
OVIAL PRE — Lemon Powder
Begin 1-14 days before surgery. Pre-loads amino acids, Vitamin D3+K2, and collagen precursors so the body enters surgery anabolically primed.
EAAs + Glutamine D3 + K2 Vit C HMB
02·Acute Recovery
OVIAL POST — Dutch Chocolate
Start day of surgery. Halts the muscle-breakdown cascade. Take 30–45 min before PT to roughly double collagen synthesis at the repair site.
Whey TendoForte® Collagen Creatine EAAs
03·Daily · 6 weeks
OVIAL POST — Capsules
Morning to night, runs throughout. Modulates surgical inflammation without blocking the healing cascade. Magnesium supports sleep and pain threshold.
Curcumin Magnesium D3 + K2
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Ovial — Ingredients

Read the label. We insist.

Every ingredient at its studied dose, printed where you can check it. No proprietary blends. Nothing hidden.

14 servings · 1 scoop (34g) · 120 cal

The preload. Collagen and its cofactors, dosed daily in the run-up.

15g
Collagen peptides
The raw material your body uses to build tendon, ligament and skin.
500mg
Vitamin C
The essential cofactor — collagen synthesis can't run without it.
5g + 5g
L-Arginine + L-Glutamine
Conditionally essential aminos that support blood flow and tissue repair.
1.5g
Calcium HMB
Helps preserve lean muscle when training has to stop.
100mg
Curcumin C3 Complex®
Standardized curcuminoids from turmeric rhizome.
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PRE Lemon
Supplement Facts
14 Servings per container
Serving size1 scoop (34g)
Amount per serving
Calories120
% Daily Value
Total Carbohydrate 1g<1%*
Protein 13g
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 500mg556%
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) 5mcg25%
Calcium 220mg17%
Iron 0.4mg2%
Zinc (as zinc citrate) 30mg273%
Sodium 60mg3%
Bovine collagen peptides 15g
L-Arginine 5g
L-Glutamine 5g
Calcium HMB (Calcium 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylbutyrate monohydrate) 1.5g
Curcumin C3 Complex® turmeric rhizome extract 100mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily value not established.

Clinical Evidence

Not a stack. A protocol.

Every ingredient cited to peer-reviewed literature. Doses match what the studies actually used.

01
38%

Less muscle volume loss with EAA supplementation after orthopedic surgery.

Ueyama et al. — Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, 2023. Level 1 RCT.

02
3.6×

Higher surgical complication risk in Vitamin D–deficient patients.

Barker et al. — JBJS, 2011. 50%+ of patients deficient at op.

03

Collagen synthesis with TendoForte® peptides + Vitamin C.

Shaw et al. — American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2017.

04
14%

Improvement in strength recovery with creatine through rehabilitation.

Lanhers et al. — Sports Medicine, 2017. Meta-analysis.

05
NSAID-free

Curcumin modulates NF-κB without blocking the healing cascade.

Henrotin et al. — Osteoarthritis & Cartilage, 2010. Safe perioperatively.

06
14d

Pre-op lead time for D3 and creatine to reach therapeutic levels.

Multiple trials — day-of dosing offers no measurable benefit.

NSF Certified for Sport · Every batch independently tested
  • 5 stars: 89 (83%)
  • 4 stars: 17 (16%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (1%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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S.M.

I was excited to get my Ovial surgical nutrition kit, but would have preferred the option to only get the post-op supplements because I did not have the information with enough advanced notice to take advantage of the pre-op supplements. Additionally, I was disappointed that there were no instructions regarding how to prepare the post-op shakes. I wasn't sure if I was supposed to use water or milk, how many ounces was best, and how many shakes I should have per day. It also would have been nice if a shaker had been provided.

A
A.R.

My daughter is already walking with her brace only and flexion 118 at day 4. Post ACL autograft replacement.

C
C.

Ive had 2 ACL surgeries and noticed a major difference with Ovial.

K
K.

So happy I had this for my recovery! Great tasting flavors for the drinks made it easy to take when I couldn’t stomach much else after surgery. Loved knowing that the ingredients were actually aiding in my recovery as well

S
S.

My surgeon suggested this product to me to support my recovery. I have already seen a lot of benefits and the flavors taste great as well.

R
R.

Ovial delivers exactly what you would expect from a high-end surgical nutrition product. Precision, quality, and results. The kit feels premium and performs even better.

K
K.

This product is a game changer. Tastes great and have already noticed a major boost in my physical therapy.

P
P.A.
Complex fracture, impressed my trauma surgeon

Tibial plateau fractures are serious injuries with demanding recoveries. My trauma surgeon was consistently positive at each follow-up about my healing progress. The bone healing support and the muscle preservation during 8 weeks of non-weight-bearing made a real difference.

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T.H.
SLAP repair requires serious labral tissue healing

SLAP repairs are notoriously tricky to heal. I used OVIAL's TendoForte protocol throughout my recovery because the tissue biology demanded it. At my 5-month follow-up my surgeon said the repair was healing better than his typical SLAP repair patient.

C
C.B.
Patellar tendon is mostly collagen — TendoForte makes sense

After my patellar tendon repair I read everything I could find about tendon healing. TendoForte's clinical evidence for tendon CSA improvement was directly applicable. My tendon healing at 4 months has been better than my surgeon expected.

N
N.S.
The amino acid science for shoulder surgery makes sense

Six weeks in a sling post-Bankart repair and my deltoid retention has been better than my PT expected. The EAA research is real and the results in my recovery match the science.

M
M.K.
Rock climber — I needed my shoulder to heal right the first time

As a rock climber, shoulder integrity is everything. OVIAL gave me the nutritional foundation to support the healing. Back to easy climbs at 5.5 months.

E
E.B.
72 years old and recovering better than I hoped

At 72 I was nervous about how my body would handle a major surgery. My recovery has been genuinely encouraging. Better energy than I expected, better pain control than I feared, and steady strength gains in PT.

G
G.T.
The muscle loss was far less than after my first hip

My right hip was replaced 3 years ago and the muscle atrophy was significant. My left hip replaced this past winter with OVIAL. The muscle loss on the left side has been dramatically less. I'm 6 weeks out and the affected leg strength is measurably better than at the same stage on the right side.

D
D.T.
Faster return to basketball than expected

I play rec basketball and my goal was to get back on the court as fast as safely possible. My surgeon cleared me at 10 weeks which he said was on the earlier end of his typical range.

K
K.B.
Quick recovery made quicker

Meniscus resection is generally a quick recovery but I wanted every advantage. OVIAL seemed to keep the inflammation lower than my previous meniscus surgery and I was back to light jogging at 5 weeks.

E
E.P.
My doctor said my inflammatory markers were lower than typical

At my 6-week post-op blood work my CRP was lower than my surgeon typically sees at that stage. When I mentioned the curcumin and Omega-3 in OVIAL he nodded and said it made sense.

L
L.C.
Stiffness was less than expected

My biggest fear after TKA was the stiffness. My stiffness has been far more manageable than my brother's experience and I'm attributing a meaningful part of that to the curcumin and inflammation management in the OVIAL formula.

B
B.K.
Quad strength came back faster than the surgeon expected

Regaining quad strength after knee replacement is one of the hardest parts of recovery. My PT is consistently saying I'm ahead of her expectations. The Essential Amino Acid formula — the one studied specifically in total knee patients in JBJS — I believe is making the difference.

M
M.S.
My surgeon asked me what I was taking

At my 6-week follow-up my surgeon remarked that my tissue healing looked better than expected on ultrasound. He asked if I was doing anything differently. When I mentioned OVIAL he asked to see the ingredients list and said the evidence base looked solid.

A
A.K.
NSF certification was the deciding factor for me

I'm a masters-level competitive cyclist and I take the NSF certification requirement seriously. I won't take any supplement that isn't NSF tested. OVIAL being NSF Certified for Sport was what made me willing to try it. The product itself delivered well beyond my expectations.

P
P.N.
Sleep improvement was an unexpected bonus

Post-op sleep is terrible after shoulder surgery. The magnesium glycinate in the POST formula made a noticeable difference in my sleep quality within about a week. Better sleep means better healing. The inflammation control also meant less nighttime pain.

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T.A.
The sling period is when this matters most

When your arm is in a sling for 6 weeks you lose shoulder and arm muscle fast. I had used OVIAL pre-op and continued through the immobilization period. The muscle loss was less severe than I expected given 6 weeks in a sling. The capsules were easy to take even when I couldn't use one arm properly.

B
B.L.
I sent this to my surgeon to share with his patients

After my experience I actually sent an email to my orthopedic surgeon's office asking if they were aware of OVIAL and suggesting they consider recommending it. My recovery at 14 weeks is exceptional. I feel strongly that other patients deserve to know this exists.

J
J.M.
My physical therapist now recommends this to all her patients

My PT was curious what I was taking because my early recovery metrics were better than typical. I showed her the OVIAL protocol and she spent 20 minutes reading through the ingredient citations. She now recommends it to her other surgical patients. That endorsement from a clinical professional means a lot.

S
S.H.
The daily schedule card in the kit is genuinely helpful

The fact that they include a clear daily protocol card makes this so much easier to follow. When you're post-op and dealing with pain and medication you don't want to think hard about timing. Having a simple card that tells you exactly what to take when is really well designed.

P
P.N.
Came back to leave this review because the results were that clear

I don't typically leave reviews but I felt like I had to for this one. I'm 10 weeks post ACL surgery and my PT told me I'm tracking about 2 weeks ahead of a typical patient at this stage. The chocolate powder is also genuinely good. Easy to take every day which matters when you're already dealing with post-op fatigue.

T
T.L.
Solid protocol, would have liked more flavor options

The Dutch chocolate is good but gets old after several weeks. That said the product itself has been excellent. My quad atrophy has been less severe than my surgeon anticipated and I've been able to progress through PT faster than expected. Minor complaint on the flavor variety, strong recommendation on the actual recovery results.

M
M.T.
Started 2 weeks before surgery. My PT was shocked at week 3.

My physical therapist literally asked me what I had been doing at my 3-week post-op visit. My quad activation was ahead of where she expected. I started OVIAL 14 days before my ACL surgery based on the protocol and kept going through rehab. I don't know exactly which ingredient did it but something was clearly working.

C
C.H.
Total shoulder at 71 — recovery better than expected

At 71 with a total shoulder replacement I was nervous. My recovery has been consistently better than the baseline my surgeon outlined. The Vitamin D correction, HMB for muscle preservation, and inflammation control from curcumin all contributed to an outcome that surprised my surgical team.



Everything You Need to Know!

Frequently Asked Questions

The OVIAL Kit is a surgeon-formulated nutritional system designed to support orthopedic surgery recovery. It helps reduce muscle loss, support tendon/ligament repair, manage inflammation, and optimize strength gains during physical therapy.

OVIAL is designed for patients undergoing:

  • ACL reconstruction
  • Meniscus or cartilage surgery
  • Rotator cuff repair
  • Shoulder instability procedures
  • Knee replacement
  • Any orthopedic injury requiring surgical repair

If your recovery involves muscle, tendon, ligament, or bone healing — OVIAL helps support it.

After surgery, muscle breakdown accelerates due to inflammation, reduced movement, and lower appetite. OVIAL uses a high-leucine Essential Amino Acid (EAA) formula shown to support muscle protein synthesis and help reduce early post-op atrophy.

For best results:

  • Start 14 days before surgery
  • Continue daily for 4 weeks to 6 months post-op

If your surgery is sooner, you can begin immediately.

Yes. The ingredients are surgeon formulated using evidence-based nutrients commonly used in orthopedic recovery.
If you have dietary restrictions or take prescription medications, consult your surgeon or healthcare provider.

Yes. OVIAL is designed for patients who struggle to eat enough protein or nutrients during the first several days after anesthesia. The formulas are easy to digest and provide critical amino acids and collagen precursors your body needs.

No. Physical therapy restores movement.
OVIAL supports the biology behind healing — muscle repair, collagen formation, inflammation management, and bone health.
Together, they improve recovery outcomes.

A daily schedule card is included in the kit.

Absolutely. OVIAL was designed by sports medicine surgeons specifically to support high-performance recovery, including return-to-sport timelines.  OVIAL is NSF Certified for Sport..

Yes. OVIAL products undergo quality and purity testing to ensure ingredient accuracy, safety, and compliance.