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Useful Info we found and wanted to share with you!

  • The difference between vitamins and supplements

    Our bodies need vitamins to maintain proper levels of functioning. Most of us are familiar with these organic compounds. Some of the more common vitamins are C, which we get from citrus, D, which we get from things like milk and cheese and A which we get from liver as well as dark green, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables. Vitamins are essential for good health yet our bodies do not make them in sufficient quantities. That means we have to rely on two main sources – food and supplements – to meet the need.
  • Collagen vs. Gelatin: What's the Difference?

    What is Gelatin?

    Gelatin is collagen that is cooked long enough for the amino acids to start breaking down into smaller components, which are then extracted, filtered, then dried into sheets or powdered.The gelatin sheets or powder can later be dissolved in hot water for use. Common sources of collagen used to make gelatin include the skin, bones and connective tissues of cows, chicken, pigs and fish.