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In the world of sports as well as cosmetics, collagen is highly recommended because of its benefits. We explain what this protein is used for, what the different types are and how to choose the product best suited to its use.
What is collagen?
Collagen is a protein found abundantly in the body, especially in the areas of joints and skin. Its role is to maintain bone and joint health and skin elasticity.
From the age of 30, we lose about 1% of collagen per year. Collagen needs are even greater after a sports session. Indeed, this protein promotes tendon and joint regeneration by emitting degradation signals at the level of the joints so that they produce more collagen.
On the market, collagen is available in capsule form but also in powder form. The recommended dosage is 10g per day. Today's diet does not offer such a satisfactory rate, so it is recommended to supplement with collagen on a daily basis. A deficiency of this protein leads to a longer recovery from joint problems and physical recovery may be delayed or incomplete. This creates a risk of long-term tendon or joint problems that can no longer be gotten rid of later.
Collagen intake should be started when you start playing sports since protein needs are no longer the same. You should not wait until your body is weakened to take collagen supplements. Supplementing becomes essential for any athlete who cares about their joints.
Why is hydrolyzed collagen more effective?
Hydrolyzed collagen is the fragmented collagen protein, which makes it easier for the body to assimilate. Digestion is therefore easier to perform because by fragmenting the protein, the body's work is facilitated. Thus, collagen hydrolyzate is assimilated 90% by the body without degradation of the particles: the benefits therefore circulate more quickly in the body than dietary collagen or gelatin. Collagen hydrolyzate retains all the benefits of collagen but circulates more quickly in the body so as to benefit more quickly from its effects.
Classic proteins should not be neglected in the diet because collagen hydrolyzate is not a protein that nourishes the muscle.
Which collagen to choose?
There are several types of collagen that target different parts of the body and serve different purposes. In this article, we will focus on type 1 and 2 collagens which are the most commonly used in sports.
Type 1
Type 1 collagen is the one found most in the body, particularly in tendons, organs, skin and ligaments.
Without any particular target, it is the ideal type of collagen to consume to maintain your health and prevent tendon and joint problems. It also allows the skin to maintain its elasticity. Its consumption can help in sports recovery and provides flexibility of the joint limbs on a daily basis. If you want to supplement your sports diet with collagen, type 1 will perfectly meet your needs.
Type 2
Type 2 collagen is found only in cartilage. Its action is targeted at joint repair and cartilage reconstruction. It is ideal for people who suffer from joint problems or are more prone to this type of ailment, as it is up to ten times more effective than collagen 1 on tendon areas.
Marine or bovine collagen?
Collagen is a protein found exclusively in animals, particularly in cattle and marine animals for types 1 and 2.
At Nutrimuscle, our Marine and Bovine Collagens come from the same producer. Their difference lies in the raw material used and your consumption preferences. Their benefits are largely the same, we only notice a more pronounced improvement in the quality of the skin with Marine Collagen and on the joints with Bovine Collagen.
We have chosen a new Marine Collagen , with the aim of offering you a product created from a different manufacturing process, namely, aquaculture. This is a unique enzymatic hydrolysis process mastered by Weishardt, committed to quality and sustainability throughout the production process.
This marine collagen is a type I collagen hydrolysate, of natural origin and certified Friends of the Sea.
Unlike Peptan® marine collagen which is a hydrolysate in the form of 5000 Dalton peptides, the protein molecules of Naticol® collagen are 2000 Daltons in size.
These daltons are a unit of measurement for molecular weight; the lower the molecular weight, the better the absorption. In other words, Naticol® collagen is assimilated more quickly than Peptan®.
If you want to know more about marine collagen, read this article !
