COLLAGEN STRUCTURE As a protein, collagen is made up of amino acids (arginine, glycine, hydroxyproline, and proline). Amino acids are comprised of the elements: carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Collagen is produced by fibroblasts (biological cells that help to form the structure of animal tissues). The structure of a collagen protein is what gives it the unique strength your body needs. There are 1,050 amino acids in each of the three chains that make up collagen. And they’re held together with [...]

As with all B vitamins, B5 helps the body break down fats, carbohydrates, and proteins so that your body can use them for energy and rebuilding tissues, muscles, and organs. WHERE IT IS FOUND Pantothenic acid is widely available in food, but it is lost in processing, such as canning, freezing, and milling. For example, whole grains are a reliable source of vitamin B5, but milling can remove up to 75 % of the B5 content. To ensure adequate intake, you should [...]

Our cells do not remain the same during our lives. In their majority, they are divided replacing the worn cells. The frequency of division and replacement differ from organ to organ. These divisions and replacements cannot happen indefinitely. There is a limit. In each division, our cells get older and get closer to their limit. What is Telomere? From the Greek words: Telos=end and Meros= part Telomeres are an essential part of human cells that affect how our cells age. They are the caps at [...]