The Real Thing Pro-Protein Hydrolyzed Collagen
One of the purest and most concentrated sources of collagen with 95% protein content and amino acids unique to collagen.
The Real Thing Pro Protein Hydrolized Marine Collagen is one of the purest and most concentrated sources of collagen available offering an amazing 95% protein content containing amino acids totally unique to collagen. While collagen is best known for promoting vibrant and youthful skin, as well as healthy hair and nails, it also regenerates joints, cartilage and connective tissue, improves joint mobility, and significantly reduces post-exercise muscle stress after heavy training.
WHY THE REAL THING PRO PROTEIN HYDROLYZED MARINE COLLAGEN?
Marine Collagen is a rich and easily assimilated source of protein containing all the amino acids that form the building blocks of collagen. Collagen is the principal structural protein found in the connective tissues of the body (cartilage, tendons and ligaments) as well as the bones, skin, hair, and nails. As we age, our body's production of collagen slows down. Our skin starts to wrinkle and lose its youthful radiance, and we experience a weakening of our skeletal structure due to the breakdown of connective and muscle tissue.
The Real Thing Pro Protein Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen is an ultra pure and concentrated source of marine protein – approximately 95% protein – that significantly boosts collagen levels. It is also hydrolyzed, making it more easily digestible and absorbed by the body so that your body can get the very best our marine collagen has to offer.
And unlike other proteins, our marine collagen contains no fat, cholesterol or refined sugars. It provides a rich source of the amino acids glycine, arginine, proline, hydroxyproline and hydroxylysine, the last two of which can be found in no other protein sources except collagen.
WHAT DOES HYDROLYZED MARINE COLLAGEN DO?
SKIN, HAIR AND NAILS.
Collagen is the principal structural protein in skin, hair and nails, and helps to strengthen hair and nail follicles. It also contains two unique amino acids called Hydroxyproline and Hydroxylysine which are especially helpful for maintaining youthful, vibrant skin by smoothing fine lines and wrinkles and increasing the elasticity of the skin.
JOINT HEALTH.
Studies have shown that hydrolyzed collagen is more effective in the treatment of arthritis than physical therapy. They have also shown a decrease in the size of the affected joint cavity, increases in joint mobility, a decrease in pain, and a subsquent decrease in medication following collagen supplementation. High impact training, which is known to cause joint and ligament injuries, can also benefit from collagen supplementation. Collagen is essential for healthy bones, cartilage and other connective tissues. It also regenerates joints and cartilage, and improves joint flexibility.
DID YOU KNOW?
Extensive trials have found that supplementing arthritis patients with 7g of collagen hydrolysate daily allowed a significant number to reduce their medication dosage. It was also concluded that the collagen hydrolysate treatment was completely free of side-effects.
SPORTS PERFORMANCE.
Marine collagen helps improve physical endurance and vitality. It is high in protein and contains numerous amino acids that are important for peak athletic performance. A number of studies have shown that peptides (a chain of amino acids) can significantly improve recovery and reduce post-exercise stess after strenuous training. Marine collagen is also an excellent source of glycine, which allows the body to produce glycogen. Glycogen is a stored form of glucose which is used as an energy source in the muscles.
STUDIES SHOW:
Ten subjects were given either a carbohydrate/protein beverage or a carbohydrate/electrolyte beverage while participating in a biathlon. Seven of the subjects who drank the carbohydrate/protein beverage reduced their performance times by an average of 27 seconds. Their creatine kinase levels also decreased by 36% during the 24 hours after exercise. A glycogen-depletion study also found carbohydrate/peptide and carbohydrate/protein mixtures enhanced recovery of athletes by 40–50% compared with the carbohydrate only drink.
OTHER BENEFITS.
Marine collagen offers many other benefits as well, such as:
- boosting collagen production naturally, which is especially beneficial for Stickler Syndrome sufferers
- regenerating lean muscle mass and improving circulation due to muscle tissue leaning
- aiding firming and toning of the body
- feeding connective tissues
- helping to carry oxygen through the body
- naturally detoxifying the body
- assisting in better sleep
- treating skin disorders
- treating or preventing malnutrition
- helping patients of weight loss surgery who cannot tolerate large amounts of bulk food.
WHAT'S IN IT?
PROLINE, HYDROXYPROLINE AND HYDROXYLYSINE.
These three amino acids are essential for the synthesis of collagen and significantly increase the stability of collagen. They are important for the maintenance of healthy joints, tendons, cartilage and other connective tissue. Both Hydroxyproline and Hydroxylysine are unique to collagen and found in no other proteins.
GLYCINE.
Most proteins contain only small amounts of glycine, except collagen, which contains about 35%. Glycine is required for muscle function and energy. It allows the body to produce glycogen which is stored as a form of glucose in the muscles and used for energy. Glycine is a major neurotransmitter and is also needed for a healthy immune system.
ARGININE.
This amino acid is beneficial for the heart and circulatory system and stimulates the release of growth hormones, assisting tissue to heal after injury. It helps to widen the blood vessels and improves sexual function.
HOW DO YOU TAKE IT?
Take 1 slightly heaped teaspoon (5g) in a glass of water, juice, or smoothie. For advanced usage (and sport) take a heaped tablespoon 2-3 times a day. When taking it for sport, it can be mixed in with your favourite sports drink.
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