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CAN COLLAGEN SUPPLEMENTS BE VEGAN?

It is impossible for collagen to occur naturally in plants. Rather, what goes into vegan collagen can be made by using genetically modified yeast and bacteria in the laboratory to produce animal-fr...

WHAT CAUSES TIGHT MUSCLES AND TIPS TO EASE THEM

There are several reasons why people may experience muscle tightness. The most common reasons are poor sleeping positions, dehydration, stress, and weak and overexerted muscles. This article will c...

HOW TO REDUCE MUSCLE SORENESS AND SPEED UP RECOVERY

Muscle soreness is a common side effect of exercise. It is caused by microscopic tears in the muscle tissue after overload. Many athletes love muscle soreness because it's a sign they worked out ha...

STRETCH YOUR TIGHT HAMSTRING MUSCLES AND IMPROVE YOUR SPLITS

The hamstring muscles are responsible for extending the hip, and keeping them flexible is essential if you want to achieve a deep split (or oversplit). However, the hamstring is also a notoriously ...

WHICH COLLAGEN TYPE SHOULD YOU TAKE?

We discuss the differences between the three main types of collagen—Type I, II and III—and will also give you a breakdown of the benefits of each kind. So which collagen should you take? Read on ...

4 HACKS TO KEEP YOUR FLEXIBILITY AS YOU AGE

Here are the four main factors that decrease your flexibility as you age.  Muscles may weaken and tighten, reducing flexibility directly and impinging movement. Connective tissue like tendons ...

THE IMPORTANCE OF BIOAVAILABILITY

Absorption is a complex process that involves many different factors, including: The form or chemical structure of the active ingredient The solubility of the active ingredient The pH of the gastr...

THE BEST STRETCHES TO START YOUR FLEXIBILITY JOURNEY (FOR BEGINNERS)

Static stretches are the most common type of stretches, and they are probably what you think of when you think of stretching. Static stretches involve reaching a position and holding it for some ti...

THE MORNING ROUTINE THAT HELPS YOU STICK TO YOUR GOALS

Discipline is the drive that pushes you to keep going when motivation fails. Here is our top 5 suggestions for a successful morning routine and why it matters.