Tendons

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Description

Tendons are a bunch of parallel Collagen fibers making up a band of connective tissue which serves to attach Muscle to Bone.  Rheumatism is a nonspecific term for any ailment that causes Inflammation or degeneration of the Tendons.

 

These Substances may Enhance the Function of Tendons

Amino Acids

 Proline may strengthen the Tendons. 

 

Carbohydrates

 Glucosamine Sulfate is an essential component of the Connective Tissue Matrix of Tendons.

 

Enzymes

 Bromelain may facilitate the healing of injuries to the Tendons.  [1]

 

Minerals

 Silicon may facilitate the synthesis of Collagen in Tendons.  [2]

 

Proteins

 Collagen binds to the fibrous tissues of the Tendons.

 Elastin is a component of the Tendons.

 

These Substances may Damage the Tendons

Prescribed Medications

 Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids (A-ASs) may cause abnormal Collagen development within the Tendons.

 

Ailments of the Tendons

 Rheumatism

 Tendonitis

 

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