*Correspondence: Masayuki Yamamoto, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-1 Seiryo-cho, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8575, Japan
Connective tissues include: Tendons Ligaments Fascia Cartilage support structures Skin matrix Joint-supporting tissues These tissues heal slowly because they often have limited blood supply
Maintain a healthy BMI
Dose it preventively, use a bioavailable form, and recognize it as one tool in a broader strategy that includes hydration, pacing alcohol intake, and eating before drinking
These drugs can also produce side effects that may spur changes in eating habits, which can lead to safety risks or worse health outcomes if not appropriately managed
Avoid repeated freeze-thaw: each freeze-thaw cycle creates ice crystal shear stress on the peptide backbone and concentrates solutes during freezing, accelerating aggregation and oxidation