If you’re looking to protect yourself from injuries, whether you’re an athlete, avid gym goer or simply someone who wants to stay active as you age, collagen should be a key part of your health routine.
Here’s why:
Collagen is a protein that acts as the building block for your body’s connective tissues, including tendons, ligaments, muscles, and cartilage, but as we age our natural collagen production decreases, which can lead to weaker joints and a higher risk of injuries - a process that's also accelerated by intense exercise.
How Collagen helps prevent injuries?
- Strengthens Connective Tissues:
- Collagen supports the structure and integrity of tendons and ligaments, making them stronger and less prone to tears, and stronger connective tissues mean they can better handle the impact of exercise.
- Supports Joint Health:
- Collagen helps maintain the cartilage that cushions your joints, preventing wear and tear while also providing more stability to the joint. Healthy joint cartilage also reduces joint pain and stiffness, allowing you to move freely without pain.
- Enhances Recovery:
- Collagen aids in the repair of microtears in muscles and connective tissues after intense exercise. When you lift weights, you’re actually creating tears in the muscle and its through the recovery process that these fibres repair, strengthen and grow. Faster recovery also means you can get back to your activities sooner with a lower risk of injury due to overuse or fatigue.
- Promotes Flexibility:
- Collagen improves the elasticity of your connective tissues, helping you maintain flexibility, and increased flexibility reduces the risk of strains and sprains during movement, making exercise, and general day-to-day movement safer.
- Supports Bone Health:
- Collagen contributes to bone density and strength which significantly decreases the risk of fractures and bone-related injuries, especially as you age or engage in high-impact sports.
Is dose important?
Yes, very important! Especially when considering injury prevention and muscular skeletal support. Research suggests a minimum of 10-20g of collagen per day is needed to really reap the benefits on joint & bone health, connective tissue resilience, and muscle recovery.
Minimum recommended amount per day:
Joint + Cartilage support = 10g
Bone density = 15-20g
Muscle recovery = 20g
Our collagen sachets contain 20g per dose and are specifically designed to provide you with the support you need to keep your body functioning at its best…injury and pain-free!
