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3 Ways to Maintain Joint Health

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Looking after your joints and bones should be a priority, no matter what your age. To help you take care of your joints and keep them in optimal health, we’ve put together our top joint health tips. 

Continue reading to discover how collagen supplements can support your joint and bone health, as well as gentle exercises and diet tips that can support your joint health. 

Why Joint Health is Important 

If you follow an active lifestyle, keeping your joint health in check will allow you to maintain strong healthy bones and help you to continue to move with ease.  

As we get older, our joints can be susceptible to a little bit of wear and tear, which can unfortunately start to put strain on your joints. It’s important to start protecting your joints as soon as you can to reduce the risk of injury as you age.   

How to Tell Your Joints Need Support 

Knowing the early signs of joint decline can help protect your joints and keep them in good health.   

Contrary to common belief, your knuckles and knees cracking is not an indication of joint health decline. The noise of your joints clicking makes it sound more harmful than it actually is. When your knees and other joints crack, it’s usually just from the build-up of gases that are found in the synovial fluid (which lubricates and protects the joints).  

Instead, learn to look out for the signs below to know when your joints need some extra support: 

  • Joint discomfort – commonly in the hands, feet, hips, knees or back 
  • Constant aches  
  • Stiffness  
  • Throbbing sensation in your joints 

What Joint Care Supplements Should I Take? 

If you’re struggling with one or more of these symptoms, you could try introducing some collagen supplements into your routine to help support your joint health.  

Collagen is key for numerous features in the body, including your tendons, connective tissues, ligaments, joints and bones. However, as you get older your collagen production can start to decline. 

Introducing Cartilage Collagen Capsules into your routine can help to support and provide structure to your joints, as well as providing a multitude of other health benefits. Each capsule features type II collagen peptides, alongside glycosaminoglycans and naturally occurring chondroitin sulphate, all of which act as a cushion to support your joints and bones.  

However, if you struggle to take capsules, we have a delicious Collagen Peptide Powder that can be dissolved easily into any cold or hot beverage. 

How to Improve Joint Health 

Alongside joint care supplements, here are a few more ways you can improve your joint health.  

1. Get Enough Vitamin D  

Typically known as the ‘sunshine vitamin,’ vitamin D also can help contribute to the maintenance of bones. However, competing against your busy schedule and the weather can sometimes limit your exposure to natural sunlight. To ensure you’re getting enough vitamin D, you should incorporate vitamin-D rich foods, like mackerel, salmon or red meat, into your diet. 

2. Do 10,000 Steps Per Day 

Taking part in gentle exercise and staying active can help to strengthen the muscles, ligaments and tendons that surround and protect your joints. Therefore, going for a stroll every day and making sure you’re doing your daily 10,000 steps can help to improve your joint health. 

3. Try Strength Training 

Similar to getting your 10,000 steps, strength training can help build the muscle around your joints to add an extra layer of protection and ease any pain and stiffness. Try to add a couple of strength training exercises, including weight training, sit-ups, squats, push-ups and core exercises, into your workout routine.  

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2021-08-16 07:33:13By Vital Proteins



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