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COLLAGEN
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
Collagen is beneficial for
Arthritis, skin ulcers due
to vascular insufficiency,
burns and wounds ... |
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COLLAGEN |
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Collagen can help
you and your joints
stay active |
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There
are four types of
collagen in the
body. Collagen
type II is the
primary component of
cartilage, with
types I and III also
being present but to
a lesser degree.
Cartilage is the
connective tissue
disk that acts as a
cushion and
eliminates friction
in your joints.
As we age our
ability to make
collagen type II
decreases and loss
of collagen type II
decreases the
integrity of
cartilage. |
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Wear-and-tear
injuries occur in
the joints and cause
less support, less
cushioning and more
friction.
Collagen type II
also has
anti-inflammatory
properties, which
help the joint to
repair itself after
injury. As a
supplement collagen
acts as a source of
amino acids for use
in making and
repairing connective
tissue all over the
body. Thus
collagen is used to
repair skin that is
damaged by wounds
and burns. It
heals skin ulcers by
repairing the skin
and increasing the
integrity of the
arteries and veins.
Collagen is added to
skin care products
for topical
application against
wrinkles and age
spots. Natural
health practitioners
also recommend
collagen type II for
joint injury,
arthritis, joint
inflammation, skin
ulcers, burns and
wounds.
Collagen type II can
be found as
encapsulated powder
or liquid. It is
usually combined
with other joint
repairing nutrients
and vitamins.
Collagen type II is
found as a component
of pain relieving
and
anti-inflammatory
formulas. It is
often added to
anti-aging skin care
products. Collagen
type I and III are also available and should be used after good results are
found with type II
to further rebuild
damaged joints or
tissue.
There is no
toxicity, side
effects or
contraindications
for the use of
collagen. Collagen
should be taken with
a juice that is high
in vitamin C or a
vitamin C tablet to
improve its
absorption.
Depending on the
severity of joint
destruction collagen
may need to be taken
for a few months
before results are
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Collagen–
QUICK FACTS
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SOURCES
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Bovine. |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Arthritis,
skin ulcers
due to
vascular
insufficiency,
burns,
wounds. |
OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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600-1200 mg
daily.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Vitamin C,
Chondroitin
sulfate,
MSM,
glucosamine,
calendula,
vitamin E. |
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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There is no
toxicity,
side effects
or
contraindications
for the use
of collagen.
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Collagen
should be
taken with a
juice that
is high in
vitamin C or
a vitamin C
tablet.
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