Mend provides clinically validated nutrition formulas that support pre‑surgical preparation, post‑operative recovery, and everyday performance by delivering high‑bioavailability essential amino acids, protein blends, micronutrients, and targeted botanicals to preserve muscle mass, accelerate tissue repair, and reduce inflammation. The company also offers Upgraid, a remote‑care platform that lets clinicians prescribe, monitor, and personalize nutrition protocols, integrating adherence tracking into surgical and sports medicine workflows.
Funding
$2.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
+1Founders
Product
Problem
Patients undergoing surgery, injury recovery, or intense physical activity often experience significant muscle loss, delayed tissue healing, and prolonged downtime due to inadequate nutritional support. Traditional post‑operative care provides limited guidance on targeted nutrition, leading to slower functional recovery and higher risk of complications.
Solution
Mend offers clinically validated, science‑backed nutrition formulas designed for each stage of the healing journey—from pre‑surgical preparation to post‑operative recovery and everyday performance. Their products combine high‑bioavailability essential amino acids, protein blends, micronutrients, and targeted botanicals that address muscle preservation, tissue repair, inflammation reduction, and metabolic support. Formulations are supported by multiple double‑blind, placebo‑controlled trials and are recommended by orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine clinicians, and hospital systems. Mend also provides a digital remote‑care platform (Upgraid) that integrates nutrition guidance, monitoring, and practitioner dashboards to personalize protocols and track patient adherence.
Target Audience
Primary customers are orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, rehabilitation clinics, and hospital systems that prescribe nutrition support for surgical patients and athletes, as well as individual patients seeking evidence‑based supplements for recovery and performance.
Features
- Essential amino acid (EAA) blends with high leucine content to stimulate muscle protein synthesis and preserve muscle mass before and after surgery.
- Protein‑rich formulas (whey isolate, casein, creatine, HMB) that support tissue repair, bone health, and rapid recovery from injury or intense training.
- Micronutrient complexes (vitamins A, C, D, calcium, magnesium, zinc) formulated to reduce inflammation, enhance immune function, and improve wound healing.
- Clinically proven products with published data from randomized, placebo‑controlled trials demonstrating reduced muscle loss and faster functional return.
- Remote care platform (Upgraid) offering practitioner dashboards, patient monitoring, and customizable nutrition protocols for seamless integration into clinical workflows.
- Subscription and bundle options that combine pre‑operative (e.g., Carb Ready) and post‑operative formulas for a continuous nutrition regimen.
- Third‑party testing and highest bioavailability standards to ensure safety, purity, and consistent dosing.