Benefits

The Health Benefits of Collagen For Australian Women

Skin Elasticity & Repair

From the age of 20, natural collagen production decreases within the body by approximately 10% each decade. (1,2) Collagen is a protein that aids in skin elasticity, maintaining volume and a youthful appearance. CEN Collagen includes both Type I and Type III collagen, which maintains skin elasticity. Type III is vital for fibroblasts’ function, which aids in elastin production. Both Types I and III collagen are also fundamental in wound healing and overall skin health. (3)

Healthy Hair & Skin

Hair and skin are comprised predominantly of keratin. Amino acids, used by the body the create keratin, are supported by collagen Types I and III to assist in the growth of strong, healthy hair. (4) The dermis layer of the skin contains up to 70% collagen, providing a rich environment to increase the health of the papilla. The papilla is where the hair follicle starts its life cycle and where the most nutrition is gained. Increasing nutrition in the most influential stage of growth may assist in the reduction of hair loss. As collagen production decreases post 20 years of age, wrinkles can occur due to a loss in elastin. Boosting collagen intake of Types I and III, can help preserve that “youthful glow”. (1)

Magnesium

Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in over 300 bodily functions, yet many people, including 1 in 3 Australians, don’t get enough from their diet, leading to symptoms like muscle cramps and fatigue.

Magnesium Bisglycinate, a highly absorbable form where magnesium is bound to glycine, is gaining popularity as a supplement due to its effective absorption and bioavailability, helping to address magnesium deficiencies more efficiently.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is vital for the body to produce collagen. CEN Collagen contains a quality source of Vitamin C in the form of Sodium Ascorbate, an essential co-factor in collagen synthesis. This form of Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate) is more bioavailable and “alkaline” for digestibility (stomach-friendly). (5)

Joint, Bone & Tendon Health

Collagen peptides have been shown to support joint health and comfort. (6,7) Improvements in joint flexibility and mobility was seen in a 2014 study involving elderly women with osteoarthritis. (8) Collagen forms approx. 90% of the organic mass of bone and tendon.

Strong & Healthy Nails

Type I and III collagen may help support nail growth and maintenance. This can provide strength and help prevent brittleness. Nail health can indicate good overall health with sufficient collagen production in the body.

Science Reference

1. Varani J, Dame MK, Rittie L, Fligiel SEG, Kang S, Fisher GJ, et al. Decreased Collagen Production in Chronologically Aged Skin.  Am J Pathol. 2006;168:1861–8.
2. Baumann L. Skin ageing and its treatment. J Pathol. 2007;211:241–51
3. M.J. Nielsen, M.A. Karsdal, in Biochemistry of Collagens, Laminins and Elastin, 2016
4. Yang FC, Zhang Y, Rheinstädter MC. The structure of people’s hair. PeerJ. 2014;2:e619
5. Hinek A, Kim HJ, Wang Y, Wang A, Mitts TF. Sodium L-ascorbate enhances elastic fibres deposition by fibroblasts from normal and pathologic human skin. J Dermatol Sci. 2014 Sep;75(3):173-82. doi: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2014.05.011. Epub 2014 Jun 11. PMID: 25015208.
6. Benito-Ruiz P, Camacho-Zambrano MM, Carrillo-Arcentales JN, Mestanza-Peralta MA, Vallejo-Flores CA, Vargas-López SV, et al. A randomized controlled trial on the efficacy and safety of a food ingredient, collagen hydrolysate, for improving joint comfort. Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2009;60 Suppl 2:99–113.
7. Clark KL, Sebastianelli W, Flechsenhar KR, Aukermann DF, Meza F, Millard RL, et al. 24-Week study on the use of collagen hydrolysate as a dietary supplement in athletes with activity-related joint pain. Curr Med Res Opin. 2008;24:1485–96.
8. Jiang, J.-X & Yu, Shen & Huang, Q.-R & Zhang, X.-L & Zhang, C.-Q & Zhou, J.-L & Prawitt, Janne. (2014). Collagen peptides improve knee osteoarthritis in elderly women: A 6-month randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Agro Food Industry Hi-Tech. 25. 19-23.