Whole body structural repair
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Collagen is not just about hair, skin and nails – it does so much more!
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Collagen is essential to the health of all bodily tissue – bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, connective tissue, also the heart, the gut – and even brain health.
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We lose collagen gradually as part of the ageing process, starting as early as our mid 20s, so that that by the time we are in our 50s we have lost about 50% of our natural collagen.
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What is collagen?
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Collagen is so important for our bodies. It is the most abundant protein in the body. The word collagen comes from the ancient Greek word “kola”, which translates as glue. It plays a significant role in developing our skin, tendons, muscles, ligaments, gut health, bones, blood vessels and teeth. It is absolutely vital to health and the integrity and functioning of ALL body tissues.
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If you think of your body as a house, collagen is the walls, the joists and the pillars that hold everything together. Gram for gram, type 1 collagen is stronger than steel. It forms a key part of the extra-cellular matrix within our connective tissue, providing structure and support for the entire body.
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Collagen ensures the elasticity and strength of skin, bones – also cartilage, which protects your joints and puts a spring in your step.
Collagen also aids gut health, because it also contains the amino acids proline and glycine, which are essential building blocks to repairing damaged intestinal lining. As natural collagen in your body deteriorates with age, so does bone mass.
Benefits of collagen supplementation
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Promotes a healthy gut
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Relieves joint pain
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Prevents bone loss
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Boosts muscle mass
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Promotes a healthy heart
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Improves brain health
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Improves dry skin and reduces wrinkles
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Promotes strong, healthy hair
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Improves nail growth
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What is collagen boosting (often referred to as loading)?
The idea is to rapidly increase the levels of collagen in your body by taking three times the usual supplementation intake for a period of 30 days. By boosting or kick-starting your collagen levels in this way you are more likely to see a rapid and noticeable change in just a few weeks. You can then drop down to a single maintenance sachet a day. It is a great tool for anyone who wants to make rapid changes in their wellbeing – and see visible results.
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Our collagen
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We work with two types of high quality, potent, hydrolysed collagen - bovine and marine.
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Our collagens have 5,000 – 5,800 mg of collagen peptides respectively, while most have only 400-500mg of active collagen combined with Vitamin C, Zinc and Hyaluronic Acid.
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Bovine (grass-fed): Types 1 and 2
• 5810mg collagen peptides – most only have 400-500mg of active collagen
• 60mg Vitamin C
• 8mg zinc
• 9mg hyaluronic acid
Marine (non-GMO) Type 1
• 5000mg collagen peptides – most only have 400-500mg of active collagen
• 65mg Vitamin C
• 5.8mg zinc
• 135mg hyaluronic acid
Vitamin C​
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Vitamin C acts as a catalyst for collagen. If your collagen comes without Vitamin C it won't work as well - that's an absolute fact.
Hyaluronic acid
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Hyaluronic acid provides an amazing water-retaining, lubricating feature, which lays the groundwork for structural support of the collagen matrix.
Zinc
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Zinc works with the other ingredients to promote collagen uptake.