Customer question:
Which type of collagen is best for joint problems? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
Cartilage mainly comprises type II collagen, a variant of animal collagen that gives cartilage the strength to support joints. Therefore, type II collagen is the most recommended to help with joint problems. Collagen, found in the cartilage between the joints, provides a "natural cushion" between the bones.
Decreasing the amount of collagen in articular cartilage and calcification and other age-related degenerative changes significantly contribute to the stiffness and pain associated with aging joints. In addition, the mentioned changes can also lead to osteoarthritis, a chronic degenerative condition of the joints.
When choosing a joint supplement, look for one that contains collagen as an essential active ingredient to support joint comfort, flexibility, and mobility. This is especially useful if you feel discomfort and joint pain, are often active in sports, or suffer from arthritis.
Eating foods that stimulate collagen production is the best way to increase collagen production. You can eat foods rich in collagen and foods that contain nutrients that help the body make collagen. Foods that contain collagen include animal bone broth, poultry, fish, pork, red meat, dairy products, and eggs.
Plants do not produce collagen but contain nutrients and amino acids that help the body make it. Foods containing zinc, vitamin C, and sulfur are especially recommended as aids in collagen formation.
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