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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Apr 19 4:31pm | Replies (393)
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Hi Sue, as always I look forward to reading your comments, as they are packed with good information. I've just finished reading this thread and I'm wondering if you could send a link or two to the studies which show that Type I collagen is not enough for bone strength. The articles you posted links to in your previous January comment (which are very interesting) discussed studies conducted on only hydrolized type I collagen. They both showed benefits. Which studies recommended Types I, II, III, V and X types of collagen? Thank you so much!
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Just FYI for anyone who can't afford all the recommended supplements. I just looked this up: "Gelatine is primarily made from type I collagen, which is the most abundant form of collagen found in the human body. Type I collagen is mainly present in the skin, tendons, ligaments, bones, and other connective tissues.
As for its role in building bones, gelatine can have some benefits because it contains the amino acids glycine and proline, which are important for collagen synthesis and contribute to bone health. While gelatine itself doesn’t directly "build" bone in the same way that minerals like calcium do, consuming gelatine could support the production of collagen in bone tissue and contribute to the overall strength and structure of bones.
However, for stronger bones, it’s important to focus on a balanced diet that includes not just collagen but also other essential nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, and phosphorus, which are key to bone health. Gelatine can be part of a broader, bone-friendly diet, but it’s not a substitute for those minerals."