Reda A, Hou M, Winton TR, Chapin RE, Sder O, Stukenborg JB
It may reach immune and lining cells in a way that fits GI inflammation
Daily consumption of 3 g of spray-dried maca extracts (either red or black) for 12 weeks significantly reduced the CMS score and Hb concentration
Research experiments and bioinformatic analyses suggest that serum or synovial fluid ferritin and GPX4 activity, among others (99), might serve as combined diagnostic indicators, but large-scale cohort studies are essential to confirm their specificity and sensitivity (194)
Conclusion Both collagen and glucosamine offer valuable benefits for joint health, but they work through different mechanisms
Nature 596 , 301305 (2021)