COLLAGEN TYPE 2
Product No. P03396
‘Collagen’ is derived from the Greek word ‘Kolla’, meaning ‘glue’. There are many different types of collagen found in the body, but the main focus has been on 3 in particular – named simply Type I, II & III. Collagen is the primary protein in the body, with Types I & III making up over 90% of the total.
Type I & III are the major components of hair, skin, nails, teeth, eyes, blood vessels, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones. These types of collagen consist of nineteen amino acids with large amounts of the amino acids glycine and proline, as well as hydroxyproline and hydroxylysine. They are responsible for growth, maintenance and repair of the body.
Type II is a major component of joint cartilage. The protein content is around 50% (less than the other types), and mucopolysaccharides total about 45-50%, consisting of glucosamine (15-17%), chondroitin (14-16%) and hyaluronic acid (16-17%). Type II collagen consists of eighteen amino acids, but the percentage and molecular weight of each amino acid is different to those found in Type I & III. It is low in hydroxyproline and contains no hydroxylysine, which makes it suitable for cartilage tissue properties.
CCL’s Type II collagen is derived from unhydrolised young chicken sternal cartilage collagen. It is a safe, effective food substance, processed using patent pending low-temperature manufacturing. This manufacturing process maintains a low molecular weight structure that allows maximum assimilation and ensures the highest degree of biological activity within the body. Long-chain amino acids are left in their natural state to ensure the body’s enzymes recognise the precise genetic code. This allows maximum effectiveness at promoting joint health.
The resulting product contains 50-55% collagen Type II, and 45-50% natural carbohydrates (chondroitin, glucosamine & hyaluronic acid), the major joint cartilage components.
Due to the ageing process, the body’s ability to make Type II collagen slows down, and this means there is not enough to generate new skin, joints and other parts of the body. Ageing also causes the collagen fibres that are present in the body to lose their moist texture and become more rigid, mostly due to damage caused by free radicals that are created when the body uses oxygen. Supplemental Type II collagen provides all of the necessary nutrients to promote healthy joint cartilage and to repair any damage to collagen tissues. It also greatly improves conditions for the 1 in every 3 people over the age of 60 that suffers from osteoarthritis (natural wear and tear of joint cartilage) by relieving the pain and swelling associated with this condition. Taking type II collagen has been shown to be substantially more effective than taking glucosamine and chondroitin supplements alone.
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