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WHAT IS COLLAGEN
Collagen also known as ossein, is one of the body’s most plentiful proteins. Each day the body produces collagen for all its connective tissues as it is the material that holds the structure of the body together.
Collagen provides the body with resilience, texture and shape for our skin, cartilage, bone and connective tissue.
Collagen is an insoluble fibrous glycoprotein that is found within the human body. It forms the basis of all Fibrous Connective Tissues and is the most abundant protein in the body. Due to its tensile strength, it is an essential component throughout the cardiovascular, immune, skin (integumentary), excretory and musculoskeletal systems of the body.
Our skin is 75% collagen, so its no wonder that it is widely used as the primary ingredient in most anti-aging and skin enhancing beauty products. Collagen is also found in a wide range of dental, orthopedic, and surgical purposes, including cosmetic and burns surgery. These collagens may be derived from bovine, equine or porcine sources.
HISTORY OF COLLAGEN
Collagen (“kola” in Greek) means "glue producer" resulting from the early process of boiling horse and other animal skins and sinews to obtain glue. Collagen glue dates back over 4000 years ago to the Egyptians.
COLLAGEN IS AVAILABLE IN:
- Drinks
- Tablets
- Capsules
- Beauty Creams
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COLLAGEN
- Collagen is a component of teeth
- Bones contain 40% of the body's total collagen
- Copper is essential for the formation of collagen
- Collagen is a complex molecule that contains 16,000 atoms
- Collagen is an essential component in the tiny filters within the kidneys
- The body’s endogenous Collagen production peaks at 3 am each morning
- The most common genetic disease associated with collagen defects is osteo-genesis imperfecta or "brittle bone disease"
- Collagen levels start to deplete after the age of 20 at a rate of 1% every year, and by 40 your body has stopped manufacturing collagen altogether.
INTERNAL BENEFITS
Collagen May Be Beneficial For:
- Strengthening Bodily Structures
- Increase Efficiency of Body Repair
- Weight Loss
- Pain Relief
- Stronger Hair
- Smoother skin
- Joint Mobility
- Wound Healing
- Skin Elasticity
- Improved Sleep
- Reduced Wrinkle Appearance
- Nail Strength and Growth
STAGES OF COLLAGEN PRODUCTION
1. Collagen is initially produced as Preprocollagen.
2. Preprocollagen is transported and converted to Procollagen.
3. Procollagen is hydroxylated, glycosylated, wound into a helix and transported again, after which it is clipped into Collagen molecules, assembled into Collagen fibers and cross-linked into its final form.
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE
Take as directed by the product recommendations.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
If you are or may be allergic to animal protein, it is recommended that you seek medical advice before taking collagen. Always check with your health professional before taking this or any supplement.
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