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WHAT IS COLLAGEN?
Collagen has become a keystone supplement in the management of the ageing process.
Collagen is a structural protein and the most abundant protein in our bodies, but we naturally start to lose collagen as we age. At some point when we are over 20 years of age, there is a gradual decline of natural collagen in the body. Other effects of collagen loss in our bodies include processed foods, stress, trauma, nutritional deficits, dehydration, hormonal changes, drugs, alcohol.
One of the best sources of collagen is from bovine which is a naturally occurring protein found in the cartilage, bones and hides of cows, which provides types I and III collagen. These two types are the major components in humans including skin, hair, nails, muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, eyes and blood vessels.
Other benefits of collagen in the diet have been shown to help support muscle mass and strength, help in conditions such as osteoarthritis, improve gut health, repair tissue, promote deeper sleep and improve skin quality.
All forms of collagen are good for your health, but the absorption rate of hydrolyzed collagen is over 90 percent compared to less than 30% in food sources of collagen.
COLLAGEN FOR SKIN HEALTH
Collagen is produced naturally in the skin which is present mainly in the dermis layer of the skin. Therefore collagen is beneficial to help improve skin health especially appearance.
Type I is the main collagen found in skin, representing up to 90% of skin collagen. It is produced by cells called fibroblasts, found predominantly in the dermis layer. Fibroblasts also produce elastin protein which gives skin the flexibility to stretch and is responsible for the structure of skin to resume its shape after stretching.
So in summary, Collagen is responsible for strength and elastin for elasticity to the skin. Production and density of both decreases as we age, which gives the sagging and wrinkling appearance in skin. Ensuring enough collagen is present in the diet to help improve skin health.
COLLAGEN IN BODY STRUCTURE
One of the primary roles of collagen in the human body is mechanical support. It is the framework for bone cells and approx. 90% of their total collagen is Type 1 collagen. This type is in bone tissue and forms the polypeptide triple helices which create the collagen fibrils. Daily collagen supplements can help bone density and also helping the body produce new bone.
Collagen is an abundant structural protein found in various connective tissues. These structures include cartilage, tendons, ligaments and skin.
Studies have shown that collagen is also helpful in regeneration and repair of ruptured muscle fibers with the production of connective scar tissue. Type 3 synthesis reached more in the starting period of wound healing and type 1 collagen formation began later on in the process of wound healing it basically gives the strength to newly form fibers and connective tissues.
Collagen protein has 18 amino acids present which is very helpful in repair and recovery of muscle or any muscle injuries. Collagen protein may help joint pain resulting from high intensity sports or high impact activities. It can also help the improve the performance of athletes as the levels of glycine and arginine it contains, supports the synthesis of creatine in athletes, which is responsible for short bursts of muscle contraction.
HOW MUCH COLLAGEN IS REQUIRED
Studies conducted on bovine collagen peptides show the best serving size is approx. 15g each day for optimal absorption and utilisation in the body. CEN Collagen is sourced from high quality bovine collagen in the form of hydrolysed collagen peptides for best absorption.
