INFORMATION ON COLLAGEN PEPTIDES
Collagen peptides are a hydrolysed form of collagen, the most abundant protein in the body. Collagen is found in the bones, muscle, cartilage, ligaments and tendons, and is the main structural constituent of all connective tissue. It provides structure, strength, elasticity, cohesion and regeneration of bone, cartilage and skin.
Supplementing with hydrolysed collagen has been linked to support bone formation, help prevent bone disease and reduce joint pain and joint denegeration.
Clinical studies showed that regular supplementation of collagen peptides could improve the condition and structure of the skin, help with wrinkles and anti-aging, and enhance skin smoothness.
In addition, hydrolysed collagen is being used to help with recovery from sore joints, surgery, and cancer treatments.
It is also commonly used as a protein subsitute and meal replacement for weightloss, helping to maintain blood sugar levels, while providing energy and essential amino acids.
Hydrolysed collagen is favoured amongst athletes due to its impact on muscle growth, joint pain, improved recovery and enhanced cardiovascular performance.
How it works:
Although the mechanism of action of hydrolysed collagen, is still being studied, it is believed that when collagen is digested, the peptides are attracted to cells that synthesize collagen in the body.
These cells are called fibroblasts and are the most common cells of connective tissues. By stimulating the fibroblasts cells, collagen peptides may bring about the production of new collagen fibers.
Collagen fibres forms a collagen mesh (network), that is responsible for the structural stability and integrity, of many body parts such as bone, skin and blood vessels.
Collagen has the following amino acid profile:
| Alanine | 8,10% |
| Arginine | 8,40% |
| Aspartic Acid | 6,60% |
| Glutamic Acid | 12,40% |
| Glycine | 20,60% |
| Histidine | 0,80% |
| Isoleucine | 1,50% |
| Leucine | 2,90% |
| Lysine | 3,40% |
| Methionine | 0,60% |
| Phenylalanine | 2,10% |
| Proline | 22,90% |
| Serine | 3,40% |
| Threonine | 1,90% |
| Tyrosine | 0,50% |
| Valine | 2,40% |
POPULAR USE & PUBLISHED BENEFITS bbbb
- Musculoskeletal health
- Skin health / Anti-aging
- Injury and recovery
- Weightloss / Protein substitute
- Athletic performance and body building
WHOLE FOODS
Hydrolysed collagen is produced from collagen, found in animal by-products, such as skin, bones and connective tissue, through a process of hydrolysis.
RECOMMENDED USE
- Range: 5 - 20g daily
- Popular use: 5g daily
- Once daily
- Can be taken with food and drink