Re: Collagen/Joint problems. Was: Hair Test - .

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> Ya, actually. It's not like I know a lot about this, but I know

that sulfate

> is used by the body to make collagen. There can be one of two

problems here.

> You could be low sulfate, in which case taking sulfate (epsom

salts) and taking

> epsom salt baths could help give you the sulfate you need to make

the collagen.

> The other possible problem is that you have enough sulfate,

but the

> biochemical step in processing the sulfate is blocked. In that

case, Andy

> suggests making bone broths and using that as the source of stuff

you need for

> the collagen.

>

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This has been a huge problem of mine for years and it has gotten

worse. A couple of years ago I had dmps injections -- I know BAD! --

and I felt alot better intially. My joints especially seemed to

connect better and my thinking was clearer. But it only lasted for

about an hour. Anyway, the doctor said " well maybe you just needed

the sulfur/sulfite ...I can't remember which it was.

I'm thinking I have a problem with sulfur(can't tolerate msm,alot

of ala, etc) but all my reading says that sulfur is needed for

joints/tendons/collagen all of which is a huge problem for me. So

is my body just not distributing it to where it needs to go?

Also, since sulfur is essential for health, won't eliminating it be

unhealthy? This is so confusing - also, what is sulfite and if I'm

low can I safely supplement it?

Thanks...

Val