What Are Collagen Peptides?
Collagen has become an extremely popular supplement in the health, beatuy & fitness industry due to a number of favourable properties, collagen is literally everywhere! In this article we’ll be discussing Collagen Peptides specifically and explaining just what they are and why they’ve become popular with gym goers.
But Firstly, What is Collagen?
Before we get into collagen peptides, it’s important to know a little about Collagen itself, Collagen is a protein found organically in the body which makes up a large amount of the skin, nails, hair bones and other tissues. You might think of collagen as a glue that binds everything together, it provides the strength, structure and flexibility we find in various tissues.
So, What Are Collagen Peptides?
Collagen Peptides are short chains of amino acids that come from collagen, this happens during a process known as ‘hydrolysis’. Hydrolysis breaks the collagen down into small peptide chains in order to make the collagen more bioavailable to the body.
What makes Collagen Peptides Sexy?
- Bioavailability. As mentioned above, collagen peptides are extremely digestible by the body which allows you to absorb and utilise them efficiently.
- Inconspicuous. Collagen Peptides have no flavour, no odour and dissolve in water allowing for easy mixing & use with a variety of ingredients.
- High Protein. Collagen Peptides are up to 95% protein which has attracted the fitness industry in droves to harness the power of the peptides in supplements. Consuming collagen peptides has also been associated with numerous other health benefits, including improved skin elasticity, joint health, bone density, and muscle mass.
Why Are Collagen Peptides So Popular?
Skin Health:
It’s widely understood that collagen peptides improve skin health, as we get older our body produces less and less collagen naturally which contributes to skin drooping and wrinkles. Using collagen as a daily dietary supplement will act against this natural decline to slow down the ageing process.
Bone Health:
Collagen supports your bones and joints, research has shown that collagen supplementation can reduce pain in joints whilst reducing stiffness/maintaining joint function. It can also support bone density in those with health conditions such as osteoarthritis.
Building Muscle and Recovery:
Coupling resistance training and collagen supplementation has shown to encourage growth of new lean muscle mass, strength, and endurance. It is also considered an excellent supplement in supporting muscle recovery.
How To Get Collagen Peptides Into Your Life:
Protein/Collagen Coffee. A1 Physique's Protein Coffee contains collagen peptides in a simple form to ensure you can include collagen in your normal morning coffee routine without having to overthink it or change your morning beverage.
