What's the difference between white willow bark and black willow bark?

Question by Me: What's the difference between white willow bark and black willow bark?
I'm not sure what's different about them or if they're the same thing, and I want to use whichever works best for acne.

Thank you!


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Answer by oldtimekid2
According to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_willow they are just two different species of Willow trees (similar to how green grape vines and red grape vines are different species of grape vines). It also points out that both Black Willow and White Willow barks have Salicylic Acid (what Aspirin was first derived from before they made it from chemicals), but I've never heard of either one helping for acne.
Part of the hard problem with acne is that there are different causes for acne including hormones, oil on the skin (either made by the skin or from the environment), diet, and many other things... it's hard for any single product to take care of all of those causes without a variety of side effects (eg. dry skin, etc). Granted, you could try a number of skin health supplements like Biotin, Silica (commonly from Horsetail), Squalene, Borage Oil (specifically for the GLA, Gamma Linoleic Acid), Hyaluronic Acid, MSM, L-Cysteine, Collagen, and most antioxidants (like Vitamins A and C among others). Good luck and I hope I helped!

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What's the difference betwen soy protein, whey protein and protein from food?

Question by KRISTEN l: What's the difference betwen soy protein, whey protein and protein from food?
My husband started a more intense workout and has to supplement it with much more protein. He's eating more food protein, but as far as supplement shakes we are wondering what the difference is between whey and soy and other protein shakes. Thanks!


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Answer by Dr Wot
All 'Proteins' are made from Amino Acids, fitted together in different ways like interchangeable pieces in a jigsaw puzzle.

The general idea in Bodybuilding is to eat the right 'balance' of Amino Acids so that your body can make 'Muscle Proteins' (actin, myosin, fibrin and collagen, together with several other types) efficiently.

There are some disagreements about the best way to do this, because some of the foods that have a 'profile' of AAs that matches human muscle closely (like egg for example), aren't very easy to digest. Whey is often the easiest protein to digest, but some people are better at this than others. Soy protein (from soya beans) can cause intestinal gas, for some people.

The best solution is usually to try different products, find out which one works best for the individual, and 'correct' its profile by taking amino supplements.

This approach involves learning about AA profiles, and especially about the 'Essential Eight' amino acids. It can feel like hard work, but the effort is very worthwhile, especially because of the other bodybuilding knowledge that you will pick up while researching the topic.

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Would I notice a difference if I tryed collagen supplements?

Question by Amanda: Would I notice a difference if I tryed collagen supplements?
I am 23 and know collagen is to prevent wrinkles ( I dont have any) what would the benefit be for someone my age to take them?


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Answer by Sol M
YES TAKE IT WITH ORANGE JUICE IT WORKS SINERGISTICALLY

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