Collagen is a major component of the human body, accounting for about 30% of total body protein.
Collagen is crucial for:
- Mobile joints
- Stable bones
- Healthy muscles
- Strong ligaments and tendons
- Skin, hair and healthy fingernails.
Collagen is one of the primary structural proteins of connective tissue. It makes up connective tissue like skin, tendons, cartilage, organs, and bones. It’s rich in amino acids that play an important role in the building of joint cartilage and has anti-aging and anti-inflammatory effects. Connective tissue plays an important role in the body by cushioning and hydrating, as well as binding and holding the various tissues in the human body together. Connective tissue also provides physical and mechanical support through the extensive extracellular matrix made up of
predominantly collagenous, elastic and reticular fibres. Amongst the many types of connective tissues, those richest in collagenous fibres include loose and dense connective tissues such as tendons and the dermis of the skin respectively. Other types of connective tissue which contain large amounts of collagen include cartilage and bone. Collagen peptides are short-chain protein building blocks produced by hydrolysis of native collagen.
Whole Body Collagen contains BCPs (Bioactive Collagen Peptides )- (GELITA)
FORTIBONE® – bone health, works well with calcium, magnesium, silicon, Vitamin D, K1 & K2; studies show benefits for good for osteopenia, osteoporosis, (improved BMD) reduces fracture rate esp. in post-menopausal women, improve collagen content of bone & potential to improve bone development/growth. Studies demonstrate reduced bone resorption.
FORTIGEL® – improves collagen production in joints which improves cartilage structure, helps reduce osteoarthritis symptoms of pain & stiffness, improved joint function, reduced post exercise joint pain and improved ankle stability. Tendons are composed of 60-80% collagen, so collagen peptide supplementation may support improved tendon strength and elasticity.
VERISOL® – for supporting healthy skin. Upregulates synthesis of collagen & elastin in the dermal layer of facial skin. Increases skin moisture/hydration, elasticity, from the inside & delays formation of wrinkles. Improves cellulite appearance. Reduces inflammatory processes in the skin, including possibly healing bedsores, ulcers.
It is a dairy and gluten free protein source, temperature stable, 100% bovine and excipient free.
Information sourced from: Designs For Health
