what is collagen and what is it for?

Over time, various studies support its health benefits, since taking it daily helps our body prevent and treat diseases such as osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.

On the other hand, it improves the skin and its appearance, strengthens nails, hair, and helps reduce the risk of suffering from cardiovascular diseases .

Some important facts about the collagen.

• It is a supplement that provides a wide variety of benefits to skin cells -as we have already mentioned- promoting their elasticity, hydration and density, reducing the signs of aging .
• Prevents and serves in the treatment of joint and bone diseases.
• It can be marketed in three different presentations: capsules, powders or tablets inthe form of tablets ; although it is also possible to find them in creams, lotions and serums as an active component.
• Its commercial form can vary from porcine, bovine or marine origin.

Exactly what is hydrolyzed collagen ?

Colloquially it is called the "glue of the body", since it keeps our body unified. It constitutes between 25% and 30% of all the protein content in our body.

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There are different types in our body; the "Collagen 1" is present in the skin, bones, tendons, ligaments, teeth, etc. (it is the one with the greatest presence in our body), and "collagen 3" found in muscles, blood vessels, and reticular fibers.

The size of this protein makes it difficult for our body to absorb it, which is why it has to go through an artificial process called “enzymatic hydrolysis”.

After going through such a process, you get the so-called hydrolyzed collagen, which is small amino acids and collagen peptides that do not require digestion .

Benefits of hydrolyzed collagen .

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Drink Hydrolyzed collagen It can have several short-term benefits , since it gives you greater mobility in the joints, thus relieving any type of pain derived from them.

Its antioxidant properties prevent premature skin aging , which will make the reduction of wrinkles on the skin noticeable.

Provides great firmness to the skin, based on various clinical studies it is supported that combining a balanced diet with supplements of Hydrolyzed collagen can moderate the effects of aging .

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Research proves the effectiveness of consuming this protein daily orally with this supplement for a period of 8 weeks (to avoid any problem, it is better to consult your doctor before taking it for a certain period).

These are some results returned:

• Significantly increases skin hydration.
• Increases collagen density in the dermis.
• Reduces the depth of expression lines.
• Soothes the roughness of the skin.
• Improves the characteristics of skin aging.

Helps reduce joint pain.

This protein is essential for our body, it not only contributes to mobility, but it is also an aid to relieve joint ailments.

Osteoarthritis is a chronic joint disease that causes pain, stiffness and decreased mobility, treatment with Hydrolyzed collagen It has helped in decreasing the pain significantly.

What are the consequences of collagen loss in the body?

collagen loss in the body it begins to be noticeable after 25 and 30 years. At the age of 80, it is estimated that we have lost around 75% of the collagen obtained in youth.

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The decrease in this is totally linked to age, however, it can also affect young people if they practice sports intensely, are overweight or carry excessive weight.

Types of commercial hydrolyzed collagen.

• Bovine: It comes from livestock such as cows, bison or buffalo, mainly extracted from bones, tendons, ligaments and skin, undergoing degradation by different enzymes.
• Porcine: Mainly from the skin of pigs, showing antioxidant and anti-aging properties.
• Marine: This comes from the spines, scales, skin and cartilage of various fish, including tilapia and cod. Popularly known in the market as "fish collagen".
• Alternative: It is extracted from alternative sources such as chicken thighs and the skin of frogs.

Who can take hydrolyzed collagen?

Age is one of the main reasons why a person can start taking it, however, there are other factors that also contribute to its loss, such as a poor diet, smoking, alcoholism, etc.

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Starting to consume from the age of 29 is ideal, its daily use is recommended in the following population strata.

• People with advanced age.
• Medium and high performance athletes.
• Overweight or sedentary people.

Our product COLAGEIN GOLD Q10® from Tecnutritions® contains 150 mg of hydrolyzed collagen.

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The recommended dose is one tablet three times a day with food to prevent processes related to skin aging due to its high content of antioxidants , preventing cell wear and cell death.

It helps the regeneration, gain of resistance and elasticity of the skin with which it improves its appearance, reduces wrinkles and favors the growth of nails and hair.