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December 13, 2021 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
How Collagen Strengthens Your Bones And How To Support It
…sn’t been enough study of collagen, and we need a way to clinically assess collagen quality. How To Support Collagen Production While we may not yet have a clinical tool for assessing the quality and health of the organic components of bone, we can still take measures to support them. Fortunately, we have an understanding of how collagen is formed, and the compounds needed for that process. Collagen is composed of 19 amino acids. Your body gets th…
August 25, 2020 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Do Collagen Supplements Live Up To The Hype?
…ur bones and overall health, or just another flimsy dietary fad. All About Collagen Collagen is a protein found in connective tissues throughout the body. It’s essential to your bones, tendons, and skin, making up about 30% of the protein content in your body. There are 29 different types of collagen, but most of the collagen in your body is type 1. This is the form of collagen that provides strength, elasticity, and resistance to both your bones…
March 2, 2015 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
6 Easy Ways To Boost A Major Bone Matrix Component That Prevents Fractures (The Medical Establishment Completely Ignores This!)
…scaffolding” upon which your bones’ flexibility rests is collagen. What Is Collagen? Collagen makes up almost a third of our skin, bone, and connective tissue. There are actually 28 types of collagen that have been identified. Type I is the most prevalent and abundant, and it is responsible for the flexible strength of bone. Collagen is a kind of extracellular protein, meaning it exists around the outside of cells rather than within them. It is co…
November 30, 2020 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Glycine: The Amino Acid That Builds Collagen, Muscles, And More
…levels of glycine confers the following benefits: Glycine is used to form collagen. Collagen is a structural protein that comprises the extracellular matrix of many connective tissues in the human body. High glycine concentrations have been shown to increase collagen production, and a deficiency can cause osteoarthritis.1 Glycine helps to build muscle. Studies have shown that glycine inhibits the deterioration of muscle and boosts muscle recovery…
March 7, 2019 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Lysine: The Essential Amino Acid That Builds Collagen And So Much More
…bone matrix is comprised of about 40% organic components, 90% of which is collagen.12 Without lysine, you can’t produce the collagen that makes bone tough and flexible. Lysine’s direct contribution to the formation of bone is part of why it has been shown to reduce fracture healing time.11 It has likewise been shown to speed up the repair of other tissues and to promote the formation of tissue, including new blood vessels.13,14 Synopsis Lysine di…
July 2, 2014 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Scientifically Proven! Exercise Builds Your Bones And Actually Makes Your Skin Younger
…what you can do to take advantage of this information right away. What Is Collagen? As mentioned earlier, collagen is a protein. It is strong and flexible, and found primarily in connective tissue such as tendons and ligaments. It’s also a component of cartilage, such as the tip of your nose and tops of your ears, and it surrounds the root of each hair on your head where it delivers nutrients to the hair. The collagen present in your skin is resp…
November 2, 2014 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Drinking This Can Make A Big Difference In Fracture Protection. Find Out What To Drink, How, And When!
…s daily), microscopic mineral crystals are deposited in the spaces between collagen fibers. (Collagen is a flexible protein matrix found in bone, skin, and other tissues.) These crystals then grow into the areas where the collagen fibers overlap, adding “stiffness” to bone tissue. This combination of tough, flexible collagen and hard minerals creates an extremely strong tissue. So Where Does Water Come In? Interestingly, water is present on the su…
March 27, 2023 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
All About Bone Turnover Markers
…e function of these compounds. Synopsis Markers of bone resorption include collagen degradation products, non-collagenous proteins, osteoclastic enzymes, and osteocyte activity markers. Bone Formation Markers The other part of the bone turnover process, bone formation, also leaves behind byproducts that we can measure in the blood and urine. Their presence allows us to assess levels of bone formation. There are three categories of bone formation m…
April 28, 2020 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
The Vitamins, Minerals, And Foods, That Strengthen Your Muscles And Bones
…Vitamin C protects muscles from oxidative damage, and is instrumental for collagen production. Collagen is an important component of bone and of joints, making it essential for movement and exercise. 5. Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6 is essential for proper protein metabolism and a healthy nervous system. It works with the other B vitamins to promote healthy mental function. The RDA for Vitamin B6 is 1.5 mg for women and 1.7 mg for men Vitamin B6 can be f…
July 24, 2017 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
The Top 13 Most Hydrating Foods Your Bones Crave
…ontributes to the development of connective tissue in your body, including collagen. The quality of collagen is directly related to bone strength.8 Silica is also responsible for facilitating the assimilation of calcium. Cucumbers are easy to add to your diet. Eating them raw, in a sandwich, or added as a replacement to pickles. Better yet, try this hearty California Cucumber Salad. 4. Zucchini (94.79% water) Like cucumbers, zucchini, scientifical…