Protein of the Gods - Collagen Plus 20 serves

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, its a major component and equates to 25-30% of whole body protein content. As we age the natural collagen within our body decreases, leading to decrease in muscle strength and mass, this gradual process is referred to as 'sarcopenia'. Type II fast twitch muscle fibres responsible for fast and explosive movements are affected greatly by this. Supplementation of collagen, specifically Hydrolysed Bovine Collagen Peptides (HCP) along with resistance training has been proven to help mitigate sarcopenia. HCP is rich in the amino acids, glycine and proline which are needed for the production of new collagen within the body, which contributes to maintaining and increasing muscle mass and strength. 

Protein of the Gods; Collagen +, contains all three components to synthesis creatine. Hydrolysed Bovine Collagen Peptides (HCP) is high in the 2 major components: glycine and arginine and the other methionine (which is present however not in large dosage). The process begins in the kidneys, where arginine and glycine combine in a reaction catalysed by the enzyme Arginine:Glycine Amidinotransferase (AGAT) to form guanidinoacetate, which then travels to the liver and combines with methionine catalysed by the enzyme Guanidinoacetate N-methyltransferase (GAMT), to form creatine. 

Bones, ligaments, and tendons are roughly 80-90% made up of collagen. 

Bones comprise of a matrix of collagen that provides a mesh for mineralised calcium and phosphates to imbed themselves into, providing strength and stronger structure, however they are constantly being broken down and rebuilt via a process called bone remodelling. Over time collagen decreases and during the bone remodelling phase gets lost. Supplementation can assist in the re uptake of collagen for new bone formation/ remodelling and help slow the loss.

Ligaments and Tendons are composed of collagen, when they become damaged the body produces collagen to repair the damage. Supplementation thus assists with providing the body with further collagen that can then be utilised for bones, tendons and ligaments. 

Hydrolysed Bovine Collagen Peptides (HCP) coupled with resistance training has shown in a plentiful amount of studies to increase lean muscle accrual, it does so by; increasing creatine synthesis, providing essential amino acids, repairing muscle tissue and stimulating muscle protein synthesis. HCP is rich in several amino acids such as glycine, proline and hydroxyproline and has been shown to stimulate production of other proteins that play a role in muscle growth and repair via maintaining healthier nitrogen balances, triggering the body's anabolic pathway's. Although HCP is low in Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAA's), they are not the only 3 required for optimal muscle protein synthesis. 

Joint pain is often caused by degeneration of cartilage, the flexible tissue that cushions joints and prevents bones form rubbing together. A key component of cartilage/ joints is collagen. Collagen supplements (particularly hydrolysed) have been proven to help treat joint pain as they help provide the collagen required to maintain or improve the health of the cartilage/joint. 

Collagen provides the skin with structure and elasticity, is also a huge component in nails and supports hair health by improving the collagenous sheath that surrounds hair follicle's.

As we age, our bodies produce less collagen, leading to dry skin and the formation of wrinkles. Studies have shown that taking a collagen supplement can 'slow' aging of the skin by promoting the production of other proteins such as elastin and fibrillin. Further meta analysis submitted to the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology found that daily oral supplementation of collagen lead to increased growth and improved brittleness of nails. While there is less direct research on collagens effect on hair its self, it is known that hair follicles are surrounded by a collagenous sheath that provide healthy environments and nutrient delivery to the hair, and overtime the collagen in those areas decrease leading to poor hair health and supplementation can combat this. 

Protein of the Gods: Collagen + contains an ample amount of glycine which has been studied for its potential to improve sleep due to its role in the nervous system. Glycine may help lower the body's core temperature, which is significant because a slight decrease in core temperature is one of the key physiological responses that prepares your body for sleep. Glycine acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter, which calms the brain and promotes relaxation and assists in regulating the Circadian Rhythm (natural sleep and wake cycles).  

The bodies ability to digest nutrients is essential, a poor gut biome can lead to chronic health conditions like: diabetes, autoimmune diseases and chronic inflammatory conditions. Digestive function, gut lining formation, anti-inflammation and gut microbiome are supported by many mechanisms that involve glycine, proline, and glutamic acid which are all present in Protein of the Gods: Collagen +.

Glutamic Acid and Glycine play a huge role in digestion as they act as neurotransmitters and can enhance the release of digestive acids, aiding in the break down of nutrients, while also modulating intestinal inflammation. 

Studies have shown that collagen does also feed certain gut bacteria found within the gut, by providing substrate for butyrate (a short- chain fatty acid that is beneficial for gut bacteria) which insures healthy stability and aids in overall gut health.