Wellness

[Mitchell]

Does anyone know what the most abundent type of collagen is present in the tendons. I was thinking of trying the andrew lessman product but they told me it only contains collagen type 1. I think that type 3 is the most abundent in the tendons and not type1.

Thanks

[hopi]

You can call A'sL CS 800 number and the reps can usually help with that type of info

[SilleeMee]

Type II is found in cartilage / tendons. I found that info on wiki. @Mitchell

The different types of collagen all play a role in most parts of the body. You actually need all of them to make things work properly.

[Pook]

I can't answer that but I do know since starting on AL's two years ago the cartilage in my knees is now thicker.

[blackhole99]

@Pook

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@Pook wrote:

I can't answer that but I do know since starting on AL's two years ago the cartilage in my knees is now thicker.

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What kind of test do they do to find out if the cartilage in the knees is thicker? My son just started taking bovine collagen , but I think he's using it as an antioxidant for general health.

[SilleeMee]

Marine collagen contains mostly types I and III. It is more easily absorbed into the bloodstream than type I, making it a superior kind of collagen.

Just because our tendons and cartilage is made mostly of type II doesn't mean consuming that type will be more beneficial for those areas. What is important is consuming what the body can absorb to benefit the most from any supplement.  @Mitchell

[Pook]

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@blackhole99 wrote:

@Pook

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@Pook wrote:

I can't answer that but I do know since starting on AL's two years ago the cartilage in my knees is now thicker.

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What kind of test do they do to find out if the cartilage in the knees is thicker? My son just started taking bovine collagen , but I think he's using it as an antioxidant for general health.

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Xrays will show more space below the kneecap where the cartilage is.  That's how they also know if a knee replacement is needed.  I don't know if it would be routinely done and insurance would cover it just to see that but I had a slip and fall on the ice last winter and xrays they took were compared to the xrays taken when I had a torn meniscus.

[151949]

I tried this - it was a huge waste of money.

[Hoovermom]

Isn't Trader Joe's now selling their line for $10?

[Laura14]

I switched to a brand from Zammex called Premium Hydrolized Collagen Peptides.  I am on my second jar of the stuff.  It really works. 

I can't vouch for tendons since I don't have those issues but it has done wonders for my nails and after two months my hair is almost a decade younger.  I never thought I'd see it this full again.

I do take my scoop in the morning on an empty stomach with some orange juice to dissolve it and then fill the glass with water.  Vitamin C is necessary for the collagen to be absorbed by the body. 

I taste nothing but my water and OJ.  You can use all OJ if you want or some other type of high content Vitamin C juice.  I just like it that way. 

Highly recommend if you are looking to try something like it.  I get mine from Amazon.