When choosing a collagen supplement consider these points. Denatured chemistry changes the structure of proteins so it loses come of its unique characteristics. An undenatured protein retains its specific characteristics and with collagen this is an important element with regard to the quality and efficacy of the material. Common forms of collage are types I-V. Type II is the main collagenous component of cartilage.
Research on rheumatoid and osteoarthritis patients has shown that undenatured type II collagen has benefits for joint health because it works with the immune system by a process called oral tolerance. This process helps the body to differentiate between foreign invaders like bacteria, and nutrients that are good for the body. It takes place in the small intestine when most absorption happens and where patches of lymphoid tissue surrounding the small intestine screen incoming compounds and alert the body to “foreigners”. Taking type II at bedtime seems to suppress the action of cells and gives the collagen a better chance of being broken down and admitted as a beneficial compound.
Rheumatoid arthritis is considered an auto-immune response when the body’s own immune system attacks joint tissue. Studies have show that patients taking type II undenatured collagen showed a better response and significant improvement. Clinical trials have also showed benefit on osteoarthritis patients.
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Since collagen is the most abundant protein in our body, it provides structure to skin, muscles, bone and connective tissue. But it lessens in abundance as we age decreasing by 1% per year after the age of 20. The body’s ability to produce collagen starts decreasing at 2% per year after age 30. We know that collagen is used to help with wrinkle control, sagging skin, brittle nails and hair as well as joint problems, but did you know it also can help with leaky gut?
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