| Collagen |
| Collagen General Facts
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| Collagens are the most abundant proteins found in the animal kingdom. There are at least 12 types of collagen. Types I, II and III are the most abundant and form fibrils of similar structure |
Clinical uses
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| No serious adverse side effects are known to exist for consumption of hydrolyzed collagen protein. |
| Those who could benefit from collagen supplements include:
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| Collagen is not only able to replace missing collagen and prevent degeneration of bone, joint and cartilage; it can also activate the formation of cartilage. |
| Collagen is the chief structural protein that makes up connective tissues in the body (skin, bones, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments). Hydrolyzed collagen is simply a modified form of the protein that has been broken down into smaller pieces by enzymes – which makes the protein easier to incorporate into dietary products and may ease the digestion and absorption of the amino acids by the intestine. HCP is often used as a general protein source in body building products because it is relatively inexpensive. HCP has most recently been used to promote joint health, nourish cartilage and bones and help athletes recover from exercise and sports-related injuries. |
| Professional Sports people have known about the regenerative properties of collagen for years and most professional sports people are advised to take collagen not only when recovering from injury but also as a daily supplement to maintain healthy joints and cartilage. |
| Collagen and life style Our lifestyles can also affect how susceptible we are to the loss of collagen. Insufficient exercise, reduced physical work and inadequate nutrition contribute to decreasing the resistivity of connective tissue, which results in degenerative disease and increased suffering. |
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| Collagen is not only able to replace missing collagen and prevent degeneration of bone, joint and cartilage; it can also activate the formation of cartilage. |
| Collagen is not only able to replace missing collagen and prevent degeneration of bone, joint and cartilage; it can also activate the formation of cartilage. |