9 Sports injuries: Tendons and ligaments are connective tissues that hold muscles and bones together, and collagen is responsible for their extraordinary strength and elasticity. Athletes are particularly susceptible to tendon and ligament injury. The thicker the tendon, the stronger it is, with research showing collagen supplementation can thicken the Achilles tendon. 10 Bone degeneration: Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak, thin and fragile, often resulting in easy breakages. Collagen supplementation has been shown to increase bone formation and reduce bone degradation, therefore protecting against osteoporosis. If you have any of these 10 signs of collagen deficiency, it’s time to add a quality collagen supplement toyourdiet.TheMorlife ® Collagen Pantry ™ range is ideal, featuring premium Verisol ® Hydrolysed Collagen Peptides along with key cofactors. Collagen Pantry ™ is a range of products which has something for everyone, including Beauty Brew, Beauty Greens, Beauty Proteins and Beauty Waters.
micro-blood vessels to deliver essential nutrients to the hair that keep it healthy. Collagen supplementation also provides the key building blocks for the hair’s production of keratin. 6 Gum disease: Periodontal diseases like gingivitis result in collagen degradation, which causes gums to recede and teeth to loosen. Modern medical treatments may even include collagen grafts for the gums. 7 Slow wound healing: Optimal wound healing protects the skin from infection and also decreases scar formation. Oral collagen supplementation has been shown to markedly improve wound healing time and appearance outcomes. 8 Joint pain: Research shows collagen supplementation is chondroprotective * and anti-inflammatory to the joints associated with osteoarthritis or joint injury. This means that collagen not only delays the narrowing of the joint space, but also decreases joint pain and stiffness.
Leisa is a qualified naturopath, mum of two and heads the research and development team at Morlife. *Chondrocytes are cells found in healthy cartilage.
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