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12 Jul

Collagen And Skin Health, Functional Medicine in Boca Raton

Collagen And Skin Health

July 12, 2023
Posted by Scott V Watkins, MD
Collagen And Skin Health, Collagen: The Ins and Outs of Supplements

A Deeper Look At How Supplementation Affects The Body’s Largest Organ Our skin tells us a lot: It can tell us when we’re tired, dehydrated or may have health issues, or even when we’re just...

03 Jul

Cardiovascular Health, Functional Medicine Florida

Functional Medicine is a systems biology-based approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and treating the root cause of diseases and chronic health conditions. Unlike traditional medicine, which primarily treats symptoms, Functional Medicine looks...

19 Jun

Collagen

How Collagen Supplementation Affects Muscle Soreness, Collagen Synthesis and Muscle Protein Synthesis (Part 4)

February 11, 2026
Posted by Scott V Watkins, MD

Note: You can read the previous articles in our series on collagen by clicking here, here and here. With all the buzz about collagen — the body’s most abundant structural protein — you may wonder:...

10 Jun

Cardiovascular Health Supplements, Nutraceutical Supplement Store

Nutraceutical Supplement Store

November 7, 2023
Posted by Skyler Libkie
Adapten-All, Amino Acid Supplements, Basics For A Healthy Body Extend To A Healthy Immune System, Cardiovascular Health, Cardiovascular Health Supplements, Nutraceutical Supplement Store

Welcome to Functional Med 411, where our ethos is rooted in the sage wisdom of Dr. Scott V. Watkins, M.D.—a former cancer specialist turned functional medicine advocate. Our story is one of transformation, inspired...

07 Jun

Basics For A Healthy Body Extend To A Healthy Immune System, Disease Prevention Care in Florida

Disease Prevention Care in Florida

In the realm of health, a proactive approach is everything. The phrase "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" has never rung more true, particularly in the context of functional medicine....

16 May

Basics For A Healthy Body Extend To A Healthy Immune System, Functional Medicine in Boca Raton

Redefining Healthcare with Functional Medicine in Boca Raton

In the realm of healthcare, the one-size-fits-all approach is slowly giving way to personalized, patient-centered care. As an embodiment of this paradigm shift, Functional Medicine in Boca Raton is increasingly gaining recognition for its...

10 May

Amino Acid Supplements, Collagen

Collagen: The Ins and Outs of Supplementation (Part 2)

May 10, 2023
Posted by Scott V Watkins, MD

The Effect on Body Composition and/or Muscle Strength In our previous article, we referenced a collagen supplementation review article by Mishi Khatri et al that was published in the journal Amino Acids in September 2021....

02 May

Amino Acid Supplements, Functional Medicine 411 Florida

Functional Medicine 411 Florida

Functional Medicine 411: Your Guide to Optimal Health and Well-Being in Florida Welcome to Functional Medicine 411, where we are dedicated to helping you achieve optimal health and well-being through personalized care and cutting-edge treatments....

26 Apr

Basics For A Healthy Body Extend To A Healthy Immune System, Collagen: The Ins and Outs of Supplements

Collagen: The Ins and Outs of Supplements

Supplementation of building blocks not a quick fix, but a long-term solution About Scott V. Watkins, MD The primary form of collagen for supplementation is hydrolyzed into smaller, bioactive fragments that are easily absorbed in the...

24 Apr

Functional Medicine

Collagen: Its Structure, Function And How It Can Malfunction

April 24, 2023
Posted by Scott V Watkins, MD

The Structural Protein Is Responsible for Healthy Joints and Skin About Scott V. Watkins, MD There's a lot of talk these days about collagen — how we lose it as we age and how important it...