Collagen is a protein that alone makes up approximately 30 to 35% of the human body's protein. It is the main component of connective tissue (tendons, ligaments, skin, muscles). There are different types of collagen, each of which plays a role in different parts of the body and has different structures and functions.
- Type I collagen found in skin, tendons and bone tissue
- Type II collagen, present in cartilage
- Type III collagen present in the walls of blood vessels and muscle tissue
With age, collagen production gradually declines. This can have several impacts, including joint pain and bone fragility.
Consume collagen when you exercise.
Collagen is present in joints and gives cartilage the ability to absorb shock.
During intense physical activity, joints are subjected to numerous impacts. If these impacts are repeated, they can cause pain.
Collagen plays a role in tissue regeneration, or repair of cartilage damaged by exercise.
Collagen is poorly absorbed by the body, so it can obtain very little from food. Therefore, products such as nutritional supplements and sports foods are available. Collagen exists in the form of collagen peptides, which facilitate absorption and assimilation in the body.