Things Worth Noting
A 2025 Stanford study identified 15-PGDH as a key aging enzyme that drives osteoarthritis by breaking down cartilage and blocking natural joint repair. By inhibiting 15-PGDH, researchers successfully regenerated smooth hyaline cartilage in mice and human tissue samples, reversing cellular aging and restoring joint function without surgery. This non-surgical approach boosts prostaglandin E2 levels, reducing […]
Cracking your knuckles doesn’t cause arthritis, a common myth debunked by science. The popping sound comes from gas bubbles (mostly nitrogen) in the synovial fluid bursting in the joint capsule when you stretch the metacarpophalangeal joints—a process called tribonucleation. Studies, including long-term research on habitual knuckle crackers, show no link to osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, […]
Collagen peptides, short amino acid chains from hydrolyzed collagen, are highly bioavailable supplements that support health as we age. Found in bone broth, egg whites, or marine/bovine supplements, they deliver glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline to boost skin, joint, bone, and muscle health. They improve skin hydration, elasticity, and wrinkles, while aiding joint pain relief, cartilage […]