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All about Collagen part II

In previous post we talked about Be More’s new collagen powders and its ingredients. This time we go even further – let’s talk about the effect of collagen on our body and get to know bovine collagen.

What Is Bovine Collagen?

Bovine collagen is also known as bovine cartilage or beef collagen. Gelatin is a form of hydrolyzed beef collagen, which means it’s essentially a part of broken-down collagen. It’s a naturally occurring protein found in the cartilage, bones and hides of cows. This type of collagen is very similar to what we have in our bodies and provides a healthy dose of types I and III collagen, which are the major components of skin, hair, nails, muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, gums, teeth, eyes and blood vessels. Together, types I and III collagen make up more than 90 percent of the collagen in our bodies.

Bovine collagen is rich in the amino acid glycine, which is necessary for building healthy DNA and RNA strands. These are the essential genetic building blocks for properly functioning body cells. Glycine is also one of the three amino acids that form creatine. Creatine is known to support, promote healthy muscle growth and aid in energy production during workouts. Bovine collagen also provides the amino acid proline, which plays a critical role in the body’s ability to produce its own collagen.

Bovine Collagen Digestion

When you intake collagen through foods and supplements, your body has to be able to break down and properly utilize this complex protein. The digestive system has to go to work breaking the collagen down into simpler, more usable forms of peptides and amino acids. Then, these smaller molecules get absorbed in the small intestine into the blood. Finally, these molecules go to all of the many places they’re needed and get reassembled into collagen.

Digestion of dietary collagen can often be incomplete and result in very large peptide chains, which are not well-utilized by the body. There is a way to make it easier, and it’s to make sure that you purchase a collagen supplement that is already hydrolyzed. This means that the collagen has already been broken down into more easily digestible and usable forms.

How much collagen should you be taking?

Something to remember is that collagen is a form of protein. So when you’re trying to determine how much collagen you need, the first step is to calculate how much protein your body needs daily.  It’s a good idea to take roughly 10 grams of it per day, either in your favorite drink or in a smoothie. However, if you live a very active lifestyle, have joint pain, or  your hair, skin, and nails are simply lacking in the youthful resilience they used to, taking up to 30 grams of collagen is probably right for you.

How long will it take for these supplements to really start making a difference?

That may depend on what you’re looking for – if you’re taking it  for joint pain, then you might start to feel a difference in 3-6 weeks. However, if you’re taking it for skin, hair, and nails, you’ll really start noticing results after about two or three months, although some of the effects can usually be observed after 4 weeks.

Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid

Studies demonstrated that vitamin C has the potential to increase type I collagen synthesis, and reduce oxidative stress parameters. Hyaluronic acid is substance that is naturally produced by your body and the largest amounts of it are found in your skin, connective tissue and eyes. Its main function is to retain water to keep your tissues well lubricated and moist.

Vitamin C is critical for the synthesis of hyaluronic acid and collagen. Hyaluronic acid has been touted for speeding up recovery time and relieving painful joints, without adequate levels of vitamin C, your body will not gain the full benefit of foods containing hyaluronic acid. One study suggests that hyaluronic acid can help boost collagen production in the human body. Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in the body, but it decreases as we age. Eating foods rich in vitamin C and amino acids can increase the levels of hyaluronic acid and collagen in the body as both are important for skin.

Be More Collagen Products

Be More pure hydrolyzed collagen powder is a great tastless option. 2 tablespoons of this mix will support you joints, skin and muscles. There are two options – first one is a bit more sour and the other one has sweet berry flavor.

COLLAGEN EDITION Buckthorn’n’Lemon is made of Hydrolysed collagen, freeze-dried sea buckthorn, lemon, Camu-Camu and gooseberry powders.

COLLAGEN EDITION Raspberry ‘n’ Cherry is made of Hydrolysed collagen, freeze-dried raspberry, cherry, Camu-Camu and lemon powders.

Written by nutritionist Riin Reimer

 

References:

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/hyaluronic-acid-benefits

https://draxe.com/nutrition/bovine-collagen/

https://www.wellandgood.com/good-looks/how-much-collagen-should-you-take/

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325344#summary

https://www.healthresearchpolicy.org/too-much-collagen-is-it-possible/

https://www.healthline.com/health/ways-to-boost-collagen#foods-rich-in-vitamin-c

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