What exactly is collagen? Does it really support skin and joints? And, most pressing: IS IT SAFE to take (in general? if you've had cancer?) Tina and Leah answer all of this and more as they discuss one of the most popular functional foods available today.
Did you know there are at least 28 different types of collagen in the human body? It is by far the most abundant protein in humans, accounting for about 30% of the total protein content in the body.
Collagen is a "scaffolding" protein because it has an integral role in the structure of organs and tissues. But, in cancer care, this gets tricky. Tumors also have collagen as part of their make up. So, is the collagen within tumors friend or foe? Should you be supporting its production or not?
Listen in as Tina and Leah use the latest findings to discuss the risks and benefits of collagen from foods and supplements.
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