Collagen

COLLAGEN
ORIGIN

Collagen is a fibrillar protein that forms connective and connective tissues in the human body, essentially skin, joints and bones. This molecule is one of the most abundant in many living organisms due to its connective role in biological structures. Nowadays, the biomolecule can be obtained by extraction from natural sources such as plants and animals.

TRADITIONAL
USE

For centuries, humankind has consumed collagen in the form of bone broths as an aid to the health of bones and joints and, more recently, as a support for the health of skin, hair and nails.

COLLAGEN
BENEFITS

Auxiliary in Osteoporosis

Collagen consumption seems to increase bone density, especially in conditions of calcium and protein deficiency; associating high protein intakes with an increased bone mineral mass.

Regeneration of cartilage and reduces inflammation

Un estudio in vivo ha demostrado que los péptidos de colágeno ayudan en la regeneración del cartílago y reducen la inflamación articular.

Strengthens and moisturizes the skin

The collagen reinforces the capacity of the tissues to retain water, causing the cells to be properly hydrated and the epidermis to be smooth and elastic. Softens fine lines of expression and facial wrinkles. The collagen provides essential amino acids that allow to recover its complex structure and fibrous structure helping to maintain and repair the force.

Healing of wounds

Researchers conducted a study combining a dermal substitute (artificial skin) based on collagen and a cultured epithelium based on fibrin to replace the damaged skin of acute wounds. They were able to develop normal skin in the artificial dermis in 83% of humans.

Antioxidant activity

Studies have shown that they are inhibitors of lipid peroxidation, free radical scavengers and transition metal ion chelators.

Increases energy and delays fatigue

It exerts a highly beneficial effect on the body as it is a precursor of essential amino acids to ensure a correct metabolism of energy in muscle cells.

Tissue Engineering

Another benefit of collagen in the medical field is the use of scaffolds based on collagen, which help in the reconstruction of cartilage and bone. Scaffolds are implanted in cases of failure or avoidance of the graft and when such defects increase to a high level. In vascular and cardiac reconstruction, collagen in the form of tissue-designed blood vessels is successfully grafted onto
patients.

Can help with frimomyalgia

Fibromyalgia patients have alterations in the metabolism of collagen, studies confirmed that the intake of hydrolyzed collagen helps relieve musculoskeletal pain and other symptoms characteristic of this pathology.

SECONDARY EFFECTS
AND CONTRADICTIONS

It is a natural product that the body assimilates easily, as long as it is a collagen of guaranteed quality and the doses indicated by the manufacturer or doctor are taken.
If you suffer from an allergy to animal protein it is important to always find out the source of the collagen. If you suffer from hereditary phenylketonuria or phenylalanine intolerance.
It is not advisable to administer it in conjunction with calcium tablets unless recommended by a specialist, since it can produce hypercalcemia (increase in calcium levels) is a contraindication because some of the sources of collagen is shark cartilage and crushed seafood. These contain large amounts of calcium and consequently, if you take this food supplement you could raise normal calcium levels ranging from 8.5 to 10.2 mg / dl.

USE
FORM

ETHNOMEDICAL USE

Nearly ten centuries ago, the abbess and erudite Hildegard von Bingen already studied extracts of animal tissues and had recognized their use as a remedy for joint problems. In traditional Asian culture, collagen is used in cosmetics because it helps keep the skin young and smooth and is effective against aging skin.

RECOMMENDED USE

It is recommended to consume 10 g. of collagen a day, it is important to ensure a sufficient amount of vitamin C in the diet to enhance the synthesis of collagen.
Administer 2 to 3 collagen capsules of 500 mg 3 times a day.

PREMIUM
PRODUCTS

Collagen capsules

CERTIFICATIONS

RELATED
STUDIES

• 3. Collagen: Animal Sources and Biomedical Application
• 4. Revisión de los efectos beneficiosos de la ingesta de colágeno hidrolizado sobre la salud osteoarticular y el envejecimiento dérmico
• 19. Uso del colágeno polimerizado tipo I en el tratamiento no quirúrgico de la gonartrosis, experiencia en el IMSS
• 22. Collagen: New Dimension in Cosmetic and Healthcare