Different types of collagen: what you need to know

Did you know that there are different types of collagen in our body? Each and everyone of them has a different function for different body parts. Here is everything you need to know!

Collagen is present in many different tissues in the body, such as the skin, joints, cartilage, and bones. These tissues have different functional characteristics and structures. The skin is elastic, the cartilage is shock absorbing and the bones are strong and firm. Due to these different characteristics, the collagen types in these tissues differ from each other.

While there are 28 types of collagen, the most common ones are types I, II and III. The main difference between them is that the collagen fibers are set up differently, defining properties such as tensile strength, elasticity and robustness.

Below we break down the different types of collagen in detail:

Type I collagen

Type I collagen is the most abundant type by far. Tendons, ligaments, skin and some of the muscle tissue are made from this collagen. When a wound heals, collagen type I is recruited as well. It is even present in the dentin of the teeth!

Type II collagen

Type II collagen is the less prevalent of the three types and can be found mainly in the joints. The dry cartilage mass consists of 75% collagen! Studies show that with oral collagen type 2 collagen synthesis in the cartilage cells can be increased severalfold.

Type III collagen

Type III collagen is also very important and is usually found along with type I. Elastic tissues such as the skin, lungs and blood vessels, but also a large part of the reticular fibers in the eye are built from type III collagen.

Being bovine sourced, Collamin products contain collagen type I and III so you can ensure the overall support of your body, focusing on skin, joints and bones.

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