Five types of collagen in one capsule!
Our product contains one of the most popular active ingredients of our time, collagen, yet it stands out from most collagen products on the market because we have not only packed half of it, but a premium blend of collagen types I, II, III, V, and X! USA medical Collagen Complex also contains hydrolyzed collagens, which allows the body to process them more easily and utilize them to a higher degree.
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Everything you need to know about collagen
The Greek equivalent of the word collagen means glue, which is quite telling about collagen's function as one of the most important building blocks of our bodies. Collagen is a complex protein made up of various useful amino acids such as glycine, alanine and proline. Collagen is produced by our body, but as we age, around the end of our twenties, our body's collagen production starts to decline. This can lead to visible signs of ageing - such as wrinkles and sagging skin - and joint pain. As this protein plays a vital role in building healthy hair, skin, nails, muscles and joints, it is important that we replace the loss of collagen from quality sources as our own natural collagen production declines.
Hydrolysed collagen, which is more easily utilised
Hydrolysis means that the original formula is broken down with water, making it easier and faster for the body to digest. In the case of collagen, hydrolysis breaks the molecule down into smaller molecules, then turns it from a liquid to a powder and encapsulates it for easy dosing and consumption.
Types of collagen peptides contained in USA medical Collagen Complex
Many collagen supplements contain only 1, 2, or 3 different types of collagen peptides, unlike USA medical Collagen Complex capsules, which contain 5 types. The main difference between the types is how it is utilized in the body, what it is made of and what we can take into our bodies.
Type I collagen
Type I and type III collagen are often lumped together because they are the most common collagens and their utilisation is similar. Type I collagen is found everywhere in our bodies except in cartilage, so it's no wonder that we need to pay special attention to its replacement. Both type I and type III collagen are produced in connective tissue and are made up of 4 amino acids, glycine, proline, glutamine and arginine.
Type I collagen is found mainly in the skin, bones, tendons and ligaments, but it is also predominant in specialised areas such as the cornea of the eye and the walls of blood vessels. This type accounts for 95% of the collagen content of bone and 80% of the total protein content of bone. Beef collagen and fish collagen contain the highest levels of type I collagen, which are also included in the USA medical Collagen Complex.
Type II collagen
In contrast to type 1 and type 3 collagen, type II collagen is found mostly in cartilage and makes up 50-60% of the protein content of cartilage and 90% of the total collagen content. This type of collagen is significant not only in fibrous cartilage, but also in the vitreous humor, the transparent fluid between the retina and the lens of the eye, and in the discs of cartilage.
Beef collagen also contains type II collagen, but the best source of this is chicken, which is also included in our USA medical Collagen Complex supplement.
Type III collagen
In addition to the information described for Type I collagen, Type III collagen is rich in glycine, proline and glutamine, and is also found in the walls of arteries and hollow organs. It is also known as crab fibre. In addition to beef and fish peptide collagen, it is also found in bone marrow and liver.
Type V collagen
Type V collagen is found in the bone matrix, cornea and connective tissue (also known as the intermediate matrix). Type V collagen has fibre-forming properties and works in conjunction with type I collagen in bone, muscle, lung and liver. Rich in arginine, proline.
Type X collagen
Type X collagen is a network-forming collagen. It is found in hypertrophic chondrocytes in cartilage, most prominent in articular cartilage of long bones.
After learning about the components of the Collagen Complex, you can now see that
collagen can help provide the body with the building blocks it needs for optimal function of joints, bones, cartilage, hair, and skin. With its wide range of benefits and uses, collagen can appeal to people of all ages!
