Collagen FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

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Share www.GetCollagen.co.za By Rachael Link, MS, RD For decades, dietary fat has been plagued with a bad reputation as reduced-fat products hit the shelves and low-fat diets took center stage. … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.zaIs a Western lifestyle to blame for increased rates of male infertility? All signs are pointing to yes. According to a recent report, sperm counts of men in North … Read More

Share www.GetCollagen.co.za Did you know it’s possible to produce healthy crops without the use of preservatives, radiation, genetic modification, sewage sludge, synthetic fertilizers and chemical pesticides? People practicing organic farming … Read More