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WHAT IS COLLAGEN?

Collagen is a protein that forms the basic building block of tissues in the human body. It is the most abundant protein in our body and makes up approximately 30% of the total protein volume. It has a fibrous structure and its main function is to ensure the strength, elasticity and resistance of tissues.

Where is collagen found in the body?

Collagen is a natural part of our body and is most abundantly represented in the skin, bones, tendons and ligaments, in joints including cartilage, in teeth, eyes and is an integral part of muscles and blood vessels. Depending on where it is located in the body, it primarily ensures the elasticity and strength of the tissues, or strengthens or significantly defines the strength and elasticity of the tissue. As we age, its presence in the body naturally decreases, which is why it is a good idea to supplement it.

How to supplement collagen?

The most natural way to supply collagen to our body is from food. Beef and chicken broths are ideal sources, and fish and seafood are also rich sources. Collagen in the body is created from amino acids, the production of which is supported by foods high in Vitamin C, proline, glycine, and lysine. The daily diet is not always sufficiently varied and balanced to ensure a sufficient supply of collagen. That is why food supplements containing collagen have experienced an unprecedented boom in recent years. Most often, collagen is distributed in the form of so-called hydrolyzed collagen within these products.

What is hydrolyzed collagen?

Natural collagen is insoluble in water and very flexible. Therefore, it undergoes a hydrolysis process, when the long twisted collagen chains are unwound and shortened. This makes it water-soluble and usable by our body. Its administration is suitable wherever we encounter an increased need for amino acids/proteins. However, the effects on individual tissues depend on the source of the hydrolyzed collagen. ESSENS Collagen is characterised by containing extraordinary percentages of glycine, hydroxyproline, proline and alanine. After ingestion, hydrolyzed collagen is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream and acts as a small signalling molecule stimulating cell renewal, thus having unique bioactive properties that are difficult to find in other protein sources.

What makes ESSENS Collagen exceptional?

It is a unique collagen gel containing orange juice from concentrate (min. 5%) with maracuja flavour, natural hydrolyzed collagen, acerola extract, L-tryptophan, xylitol and Vitamin C.

How much collagen is in one dose?

Before a person starts taking collagen, they are usually interested in what type of collagen is contained in the product, what amount is represented in a single dose, and last but not least, they compare what else the product can offer, except for the collagen itself. ESSENS Collagen is exceptional primarily because in one dose, the user can get 7000 mg of collagen (7 g)! Acerola extract, also known as the Barbados cherry fruit (Malpighia glabra) and considered one of the richest natural sources of Vitamin C, contains a much higher amount of Vitamin C than citrus fruits. Furthermore, ESSENS Collagen is enriched with L-tryptophan. This is an essential amino acid that the body cannot produce itself and must be obtained from the diet. It plays a key role in several important body processes, mainly due to its function as a precursor to some biochemical substances.

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