Collagen

Collagen is a naturally occurring protein in the body, made up of amino acids. It is also available as an additional supplement. But if you are vegan, as with everything you eat, it is important to distinguish between collagen containing animal derivatives and vegan collagen. Here we take a closer look at what collagen is and what is contained in vegan collagen. What is collagen? The body makes its own...

Could there be a way to help regain some of the lustre of youthful hair, skin and nails as we get older? What is collagen? Collagen is a protein which occurs naturally in all animals and humans, making up around a third of the body’s...

Your joints and bones are full of collagen, so could collagen containing supplements help keep them in good condition? If so, what are the best collagen supplements for joints and bones? What is collagen, and where is it found? Collagen is the most abundant protein...

Find out all about collagen, including what it does, the benefits to taking it and how much you might need Overview It’s been called the ‘holy grail of skin health’.1 It’s also thought to help protect against joint stiffness.2 But is it possible to harness the...

The bodies of all animals, including humans, contain large amounts of the protein collagen. Collagen is what adds structure and strength to skin, as well as to organs, bones, tendons and ligaments. Marine collagen is a type of collagen protein sourced from fish and other...

Hydrolysed collagen is collagen that has been extracted from its original source and broken down into smaller molecules to make it easier for us to absorb into our bodies. This process is known as hydrolysation.1 Before hydrolysation, collagen is typically extracted from bovine (cows), porcine (pig)...