Collagen

system and bone growth. Water soluble vitamins are not stored in the body and must be eaten more often. These vitamins are found in fruits and vegetables. Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin that helps produce and maintain connective tissues like collagen and is used as an antioxidant (Mason, Losos, Singer, Raven, & Johnson,…

BENEFITS OF ORANGE JUICE: Orange juice is the extract juice from the fresh oranges. It benefits our health due to the presence of high nutritional contents in it. Orange juices are famous for its high content of vitamin C and it gives the required quantity of vitamin C for the complete daytime. It doesn’t cause any stomach problems since it has zero cholesterol. According to the US Department, Orange juice is considered to be the most common fruit juice consumed by the Americans. NUTRITIONAL…

Pseudogymnoascus destructans was identified, that when in contact with collagen, it actively breaks down this protein. In all bat species, collagen is a major component in connective tissue and provides structure to the organism. The Destructin-1 endopeptidase secreted by Pseudogymnoascus destructans, is the reason why so many bats stricken with White Nose Syndrome display “broken” or degrading wings. This breakdown of collagen leaves many bats grounded and unable to fly, adding to the mortality…

serum is quite unique because it focuses on the moment regions and acts on top coating to get the job done. The fundamental concept behind this serum is that it reverses aging by functioning at the cellular level to increase the growth of elastin and collagen that make your skin elastic and supple. Besides, it also repairs damaged layers of your skin, protects you from UVA and UVB rays that are responsible for causing sun spots on your face, and keeps your skin hydrated. Say goodbye to stress,…

10 Tips to Get Rid Of Forehead Wrinkles Naturally Wrinkles – not the girl’s best friend. While forehead wrinkles are also a sign of a happy life, not just old age, you don’t want these lines to become the defining feature in your face. The good news is that you don’t need to suffer from deep wrinkles and you don’t need to spend a fortune on plastic surgery to get rid of them. In fact, there are 10 all-natural ways to smoothen the forehead wrinkles. 1. Petroleum jelly Marilyn Monroe and…

blood vessels and nerves. This tissue can be found in mucous membranes, nerves or around blood vessels. Its functions are to provide strength, elasticity and support to the skin and muscles. d) Compact Connective Bone Tissue: this tissue contains collagen and calcium phosphate which gives to the bone strength and firmness. The functions of this tissue is to support other softer tissues, to protect internal organs, to help in the movement of skeletal muscles attached to bones, to storage…

Syndrome do not discriminate against age. At any age, a person that has been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome can develop valvular heart disease. What does this mean you ask? Valvular heart disease is when “a valve thickens from the aberrant collagens deposition, defective development and failure of cardiovascular system functions fail” (Melis 4). Along with valvular heart disease, another symptom that can arise is postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Postural orthostatic tachycardia…

Mechanism Atherogenesis is the developmental process of athermanous plaques. It is characterized by a remodeling of arteries leading to sub endothelial accumulation of fatty substances called plaques. The buildup of an athermanous plaque is a slow process, developed over a period of several years through a complex series of cellular events occurring within the arterial wall and in response to a variety of local vascular circulating factors. One recent hypothesis , leukocyte, such as momocyte or…

sugar diet can lead to skin inflammation that gives rise to acne, rosacea, allergies and wrinkles. High glycemic index will result in high blood sugar that can affect the normal functioning of your body and breaks down your skin elasticity and lowers collagen production. Limit your daily intake of sugar if you cannot do away with…

Uses of Olive (Olea europaea) in cosmetics The Olive and its fruits are mainly cultivated for its oil. Olive oil is known for its culinary uses and it is used to manufacture various cosmetics. Olive oil is very commonly used in the Mediterranean cuisine. It works great as a salad dressing and food cooked in olive oil is really healthy and light. Olives are very rich in vitamins, polyphenols, natural fatty acids and antioxidants which make it one of the most popular ingredients in various…