Foods that are generally allowed on a low-fiber diet include: 1  White bread without nuts and seeds. 2  White rice, plain white pasta, and crackers. 3  Refined hot cereals, such as Cream of Wheat, or cold cereals with less than 1 gram of fiber per serving.  Pancakes or waffles made from white refined flour.
Collagen is a nutritional supplement made from animal or fish materials. It's rich in amino acids that play an important role in the building of joint cartilage and it may have anti-inflammatory effects. Trials into collagenâs role in treating osteoarthritis give mixed results.
1 Amino Acids: Collagen is a protein, and proteins are made from amino acids. 2  Skin care formulas with animo acids like L-arginine and L-glutamine can help boost collagen production. Skin care formulas with animo acids like L-arginine and L-glutamine can help boost collagen production. 2  A 2005 study, for instance, found that topical L-arginine increased collagen production and encouraged faster wound-healing.