In addition to supplying glycine, gelatin contains proline, which has some of the following benefits: (11) 1  works with glycine to form collagen and connective tissues. 2  assists in the breakdown of other proteins in the body. 3  helps with the formation of new cells. 4  helps with proper muscle tissue maintenance.
1. Picture of Shingles. Shingles: This painful viral infection is caused by herpes zoster, the virus that causes chickenpox. After infection with chickenpox, the virus âhidesâ in the nervous system in a latent or dormant state. Exposure to chickenpox or other stressors may cause a reactivation of the virus, resulting in a shingles outbreak. People over the age of 50 are most likely to suffer from shingles.
Shingles-Topic Overview. Shingles is a painful skin rash. It is caused by the varicella zoster virus. Shingles usually appears in a band, a strip, or a small area on one side of the face or body. It is also called herpes zoster.Shingles is most common in older adults and people who have weak immune systems because of stress, injury, certain medicines, or other reasons.t is caused by the varicella zoster virus. Shingles usually appears in a band, a strip, or a small area on one side of the face or body. It is also called herpes zoster.