Why is Collagen indispensable for the human body and how to choose correctly?
Collagen plays a very important role in the function of the musculoskeletal system. The amount of collagen contained in the human body also affects the quality of our skin, hair, nails, teeth and the structure of our joints. In the body, it has the function of a so-called glue, where it forms a connective tissue to support the healthy structure of muscle tissue, skin, tendons and bones.
There are 3 types of collagens available on the market to choose from - beef, pork and marine (fish) collagen. When choosing, it is recommended to focus on whether the collagen is derived from wild or free-range cattle, as these are the highest quality sources.
Collagen and its structure
Collagen is composed of essential amino acids, the most abundant being glycine, proline, hydroproxylin and hydroxylysine. Since hydroproxylin and hydroxylysine are formed in the presence of vitamin C, the consumption of collagen with foods rich in this vitamin is recommended to promote their positive effects and formation. Other foods that promote its production include eggs, sweet potatoes, fish and seafood or spirulina.
There are many different types of collagen in the human body, but the vast majority is made up of what is known as collagen.
- Type I collagen (in bones and skin)
- Type II collagen (in cartilage and joints)
- type III collagen (in muscle cells and nerve tissue).
Bovine collagen is rich in type I and III collagen, which have beneficial effects on bone and skin health.
Properties of Collagen
Collagen is a protein that our body can make if it has enough of the necessary nutrients. But as we age, this ability begins to diminish. Around the age of 20, collagen production slows down and around the age of 40, collagen decreases faster than the body can produce it. Its deficiency manifests itself on the human body through the appearance of muscle and joint pain, wrinkles, fatigue or slow wound healing.
This process can be slowed down by eating foods that promote the natural production of collagen or by taking collagen supplements.
Collagen is a non-immunogenic protein, which means that it does not trigger an overactive defence response in the body, so food intolerance or allergy is very unlikely.
Collagen supplementation is especially recommended for seniors, athletes, and people with joint problems.
- Helps prevent bone loss
- improves skin quality and slows the aging process
- helps improve heart and vascular health
- helps reduce arthritis pain
- helps improve the condition of teeth and nails
- may help improve hair growth and quality
- helps regulate blood glucose levels
- helps to increase the efficiency of sporting activities
Our bovine collagen has been produced and tested under pharmaceutical conditions in Germany.
It is manufactured in from high quality ingredients with verified origin and purity certification, where 100% collagen comes from free-range farming in Argentina and is Halal certified. It is neutral in taste and odourless. It contains no additives such as gluten, soy, lactose or sweeteners.
