Tag: collagen
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UC-II Collagen Supplement for the Prevention and Treatment of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease with altered homeostasis of articular cartilage and subchondral bone tissues. Osteoarthritis usually focuses on the lower extremities, especially the knee and hip joints. It can be initiated by genetic factors, environmental factors, metabolic and traumatic factors with the presence of micro- and macro-injuries that create inflammation. The incidence of…
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Quinoa
Quinoa is a food rich in nutrients. It is considered a grain like barley or wheat but is a pseudocereal as it is essentially a seed and not the fruit of the plant. There are mainly 3 different types of quinoa, black, red and white seeds. One cup (200 grams) of cooked quinoa without oil…
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Avocado
Avocado is a fruit with high nutritional value and several health benefits. 100 grams of avocado have 8.5 grams of carbohydrates (7 grams of fiber and only 0.5 grams of sugars, 2 grams of protein and almost 15 grams of fat (about 10 monounsaturated, 2.5 saturated and 2 polyunsaturated), it is a fruit with a…
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Lemons
Lemons are a well-known fruit mainly because we use them in small quantities to add flavor to baked goods, sauces, salad dressings, desserts, drinks, etc. but also for their vitamin C content. A lemon weighing approximately 60-65 grams can contain over 30 milligrams of vitamin C. Vitamin C is essential for health as its deficiency…
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Vitamin C
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, contributes to the normal formation of collagen for the normal function of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, teeth, skin, and acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from oxidative stress that causes an increase in free radicals, which are considered the main cause of cellular aging. Vitamin…
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