by Gavin Tait | Nov 18, 2020 | Calcium
When it comes to calcium supplements, not all are created equal. A study conducted by university researchers has found the ingredient that makes AiOra Natural Calcium may be a safer yet effective form of calcium supplementation. The study, done by the University of...
by Gavin Tait | Jul 27, 2020 | Kiwifruit
New Zealand researchers are investigating whether kiwifruit could help people with coeliac disease digest gluten – and the lab results are looking promising. The research, which is being done at the Riddet Institute, involves testing whether natural enzymes in the...
by Katherine Reardon | May 19, 2020 | Collagen
Taking collagen is associated with a number of health benefits and very few known risks. To start, supplements may improve skin health by reducing wrinkles and dryness. They may also help increase muscle mass, prevent bone loss, and relieve joint pain. People have...
by Katherine Reardon | May 19, 2020 | Collagen
Collagen is found in the connective tissues of animals. Thus, foods like chicken skin, pork skin, beef, and fish are sources of collagen. Foods that contain gelatin, such as bone broth, also provide collagen. More research is needed to determine whether eating...
by Katherine Reardon | May 19, 2020 | Collagen
Collagen supplements may have a wide range of other health benefits, these still need to be studied further but here are some other potential benefits: Hair and nails. Taking collagen may increase the strength of your nails by preventing brittleness. Additionally, it...
by Katherine Reardon | May 19, 2020 | Collagen
Researchers have theorised that taking collagen supplements may help reduce the risk of heart-related conditions. Collagen provides structure to your arteries, which are the blood vessels that carry blood from your heart to the rest of your body. Without enough...
by Katherine Reardon | May 18, 2020 | Collagen
Between 1–10% of muscle tissue is composed of collagen. This protein is necessary to keep your muscles strong and functioning properly. Studies suggest that collagen supplements help boost muscle mass in people with sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass that happens...
by Katherine Reardon | May 18, 2020 | Collagen
Collagen is a major component of your skin. It plays a role in strengthening skin, plus may benefit elasticity and hydration. As you age, your body produces less collagen, leading to dry skin and the formation of wrinkles. However, several studies have shown that...
by Katherine Reardon | May 18, 2020 | Collagen
Your bones are made mostly of collagen, which gives them structure and helps keep them strong. Just as the collagen in your body deteriorates as you age, so does bone mass. This may lead to conditions like osteoporosis, which is characterized by low bone density...
