23 November 2019

Nutrients for Healthy Joints - Turmeric and Collagen

Turmeric
Turmeric is a spice made from the dried and ground root of the turmeric plant, a plant in the same family as ginger. It has been used as an herbal tonic for thousands of years. Many of the benefits of turmeric are attributed to a photochemical within it known as curcumin.

Curcumin is an extremely potent antioxidant carotenoid pigment with potential uses for many areas of health, including memory, digestion, circulation as well as joint health. 

As a nutrient for joint health, turmeric may have comforting qualities and support healthy joint function. 

Since turmeric is fat-soluble instead of water-soluble, it is best to consume turmeric with a meal that contains some fat or oil.

Collagen 
Collagen is a protein and a natural part of cartilage, bone and other tissues. It is found in skin, muscles and tendons. It is the most abundant protein in animals.

There are many different types of collagen. Type II collagen is the major type of collagen in cartilage, imparting strength and the ability to compress to the cartilage within our joints so they can absorb shocks.

Collagen also contains chondroitin and glucosamine, both of which benefit joint health. It may support the fluids, functioning and integrity of the cartilage within joints, thus promoting joint health. Undenatured Type II collagen works specifically with the immune system to help support our joint health.

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