PROTEIN IS THE SECOND MOST ABUNDANT SUBSTANCE IN THE BODY (AFTER WATER).

It is necessary for the growth and renewal of every cell in the body. Up to 40% of the body is made up of connective tissue, and 70% of connective tissue is collagen. Protein is considered the building block of metabolism.

COLLAGEN IS THE PROTEIN THAT FORMS THE CONNECTING FIBERS IN TISSUES such as skin, ligaments, cartilage and bone. Collagen also acts as a kind of intercellular glue that gives support, shape and volume to blood vessels, bones, and organs such as the heart, kidneys, and liver. Collagen is also needed for the repair of blood vessels, bruises and broken bones.

COLLAGEN HYDROLYSATE IS UNIQUE IN ITS AMINO ACID STRUCTURE due to its high levels of glycine and proline, which are found in smaller amounts in other protein supplements. After the age of 25, the body's natural ability to produce amino acids declines, but this can easily be restored by adding collagen protein to the diet.

BOTH THE CARTILAGE AND THE BONES IN THE JOINTS ARE SUBJECT TO CONSTANT PHYSICAL STRESS and are continuously broken down and replaced. When a person doesn't get enough raw materials from their diet to counter the breakdown of collagen, the joints begin to wear out. From continuous daily intake of collagen hydrolysate, 2 tablespoons (12g) morning and evening, the nails, hair, skin, ligaments, tendons and cartilage can all benefit.

THE CONTINUOUS USE OF HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN HAS BEEN PROVEN to have a beneficial effect on other connective tissues as well, such as ligaments, tendons, cartilage, joints and bones. The cartilage that covers the surface of the joints is made up of cells called chondrocytes, which are embedded in an extracellular matrix containing collagen fibers and other molecules linked into an integrated network with hyaluronic acid.

JOINT DEGENERATION LINKED TO EXCESSIVE WEAR AND TEAR IS A MAJOR PROBLEM FOR ATHLETES. Damage occurs from excessive stress on the large joints from occupational activities that involve repetitive movement. Hydrolyzed collagen can be an effective supportive nutrient for people with osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, and its high safety profile makes it attractive as a long-term option for these chronic conditions.

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