Collagen As Part Of An Active Lifestyle

In sports, recovery and regeneration are just as important, if not more, as the training sessions. During acute, intensive and long movement repetitions, ligaments and tendons are often the weakest links. However, stress, lack of sleep or malnutrition can lead to your body being able to sustain a smaller amount of exercise load meaning that even a short and easy exercise could lead to injuries and pain in the musculoskeletal system. This is due to the fact that the musculoskeletal system does not regenerate as quickly as the muscle tissue does. Injuries to ligaments, tendons or the joint capsules lead to longer periods of restriction, loss of muscle and mobility, but most of all, pain.   

Collagen has become an indispensable part of an active lifestyle. It provides the building blocks for the necessary developments of the body’s proteins which are essential for the formation of muscle tissue and the renewal of cells.

Several studies indicate that taking 10-15 grams of gelatin/collagen an hour before exercise will significantly improve the synthesis of new connective tissue and reduce the probability of having any joint pain. The use of collagen also helps promote muscle growth. The main components of collagen (glycine, proline and hydroxyproline) are essential for the formation of new tissue.

Unfortunately, most people, regardless of how the intensity of their physical activity, have low levels of glycine intake.   10-15 grams of glycine every day is considered necessary in order to covert the basic demands of the body. The body naturally produces 3g of glycine, however, the rest must be supplied through a heavy protein diet. It is possible for your body to cope with less glycine than needed, however, it results in being more susceptible to bone, tendon and ligament injuries which can be very painful.

Glycine is not only important as a connective tissue component. It also functions as a neurotransmitter at the cellular level:  It has relaxing effects on the central nervous system, which is essential for regeneration.  It can also improve sleep, which is beneficial for regeneration, adaptation and overall optimal levels of energy.

The term collagen should always be used together with Vitamin C as it is essential for the synthesis of collagen in your body.  Vitamin C activates enzymes (lysyloxidase, prolyl and lysylhydroxylase) which are responsible for connecting the collagen strands and thus forming a solid, stable collagen network.

COLLAMIN has no side effects. Your joints, tendons, ligaments as well as your central nervous system will thank you!

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