Collagen is touted as a miracle with “medicinal
qualities” for a number of health and beauty issues including wrinkles and
sagging skin, thinning hair, difficulty with digestion, and even common joint
pain associated with arthritis
or other inflammatory conditions.
Our own bodies produce collagen, but as we age, production decreases
and robs skin of plumpness and elasticity. This translates to brittle hair and
sore and aching joints because the spongy cartilage between our bones weakens.
In a recent study that examined the effects of collagen
hydrolysate on fitness-related joint pain, researchers found that of the 147
participants who took the supplement (versus those who were given just a
placebo), all reported less joint pain at rest, and while walking, standing,
and lifting/carrying objects.
These results show there could be future possibilities for using
collagen to treat other joint pain like that related to arthritis and its many
different forms. However, experts urge that more research on collagen therapy
is still needed.
In the meantime, to ease common joint pain, we suggest a
combination of:
- healthy diet (with a focus on anti-inflammatory foods such as seeds, nuts, certain seafoods like salmon, olive oil, and plenty of fruits and vegetables)
- regular exercise, like walking or swimming, to keep joints well-lubricated and flexible
- maintaining a healthy weight so there is less pressure put on joints
If you do experience severe or consistent joint pain, please contact us for an appointment with one of our orthopedic
specialists to discuss other treatment options.
(Adapted from Health.com)
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