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“The combination of ursolic acid and resveratrol (from grape skin) also shrank the prostate tumors in mice. Many different tumor types rely on glutamine as a carbon source for energy and as a nitrogen source for building more DNA and proteins (macromolecular synthesis). Additionally, these compounds also activated pathways involved in cell death.”

“As such, dietary collagen may not be diverted to muscle proteins but instead appear in collagen-rich tissues such as bone, ligaments, and cartilage—which are up to 80% collagen. Indeed, there’s evidence to support that dietary collagen is integrated into cartilage and joints and may improve skin elasticity and hydration.”