A Note from Kylie, Sulinu Founder and CEO
How Sulinu Began—and Why It Matters for Your Healing
In 2019, I closed a chapter as a surgical dietitian. I was exhausted by the pace and pressure of city life, trying to be present for our kids, and supporting my husband through medical school. Underneath the noise, I felt lost. One night, I prayed, “God, take all this experience and ideas and do something with it.”
Three months later, on a camping trip, I met a plastic surgeon. I asked him an earnest question: “What do you give your patients to help them heal after surgery?”
I expected a comprehensive protocol—especially for an elective, cash-paid surgery. He said, “Nothing. We send them home on arnica.”
My stomach dropped.
I thought of all the women choosing surgery to feel more at home in their bodies—brave, thoughtful, intentional—and being handed nothing more than a hope and a wish.
It wasn’t just a lack of products; it was a lack of awareness.
Many didn’t know that targeted nutrition could be the #1 modifiable factor in recovery—reducing inflammation, supporting tissue repair, and helping their bodies do what they’re designed to do: heal.
So I began searching for “the supplement” I wish I’d had for my patients.
It didn’t exist.
What I found instead were formulas with:
- Cheap, poorly absorbed ingredients
- Subpar dosages that wouldn’t move the needle
- Probiotics that were already dead on arrival
- Deceptive marketing and a loud “push harder” message that didn’t honor a woman’s healing pace
It took five years. Six figures in losses. Three near-bankruptcies. Many nights asking if I should give up.
We didn’t.
We created Sulinu—born from clinical experience, stubborn integrity, and a genuine love for women who are investing in themselves.
What makes Sulinu different:
- Evidence-aligned dosages of nutrients that actually matter for post-op healing (think specific amino acids, wound-healing micronutrients, targeted antioxidants, and spore probiotics that survive to support the gut-immune axis).
- Thoughtful formulation for absorption and synergy—not just a label full of buzzwords.
- Details that care for you: from the functional bag design to the clarity of our education on the website. No fluff. No fear tactics. Just what works and why.
Is Sulinu a luxury? Yes. Because healing deserves precision. We’ve chosen quality at every step—even when it cost more, even when it slowed us down—so you don’t have to gamble your recovery on guesswork.
If you’re considering surgery—or if you’re preparing right now—please know this:
- Your body is not a problem to fix; it’s a partner to support.
- Healing is a biological process that loves to be nourished.
- You deserve more than “good luck and arnica.”
I made Sulinu for the woman who leads with intention, who wants her recovery to reflect the care she’s put into every other part of this decision.
Thank you for being here. I’m honored to support your healing.
Cheers to Your Healing,
KYLIE BENSLEY, MS, REGISTERED DIETITIAN
Founder, Sulinu
P.S. If you’re curious where the science meets the soul of this work, start with Surgery Success Guide- our guide on the pillars of surgical recovery—nutrition, gut support, and inflammation regulation.
