- Easily digestible collagen hydrolysate
- Helps maintain the integrity of connective tissue
- Promotes efficient regeneration of connective tissue
- Helps increase joint mobility
- Improves skin elasticity and firmness
- Has a beneficial effect on the condition of hair and nails
- Slows down signs of skin aging
- Enriched with vitamin C
Doctor's Best Collagen Types 1 & 3 is a dietary supplement containing the highest quality collagen proteins of types I and III, which have undergone enzymatic hydrolysis in order to guarantee proper amino acid composition and effectiveness. The preparation has been additionally enriched with vitamin C, which is involved in the processes of collagen synthesis and helps maintain the proper condition of connective tissue.
The product supports the treatment of bone and joint diseases and contributes to improving the condition of the skin, nails and hair. In addition, it benefits joint mobility and improves exercise comfort.
Collagen is a widely distributed extracellular protein that is the basic structural component of the dermis. Collagen proteins make up as much as 1/3 of all proteins found in the body, and they are also found in ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and the cornea, among others.
Collagen's main function is to maintain the proper structural integrity of connective tissue and keep it elastic and resistant to stretching. Type I collagen is mainly distributed in the skin, bones, tendons and ligaments, while type III collagen is found in the skin, blood vessels and intestines.
To date, 29 genetically distinct types of collagen have been described, with a common feature being the presence of a triple helix - the superhelix. Superhelix is stabilized mainly by the presence of glycine and significant amounts of proline and hydroxyproline. All proteins belonging to the collagen family are built only from endogenous amino acids.
Collagen and aging processes
As we age, the rate of collagen synthesis decreases. The activity of enzymes involved in post-translational modifications also decreases, and collagen fibers become thinner. The human body loses the ability to provide a balance between collagen synthesis and degradation as early as 25, which manifests itself in the deterioration of skin and nails, disorders in the functioning of blood and lymphatic vessels, and can lead to serious consequences in the form of joint and bone degeneration.
In addition, with age, fibroblast dysfunction is observed, resulting in a slowdown in collagen production and replacement. Disorders in collagen metabolism not only contribute to dysfunctions in the musculoskeletal area, which manifest as stiffness and periarticular pain, but also negatively affect tissues and organs for which collagen has strategic functions.
Collagen - a key protein for the skin
As the most important component of the extracellular matrix, collagen is a key protein for the skin, responsible for its elasticity and strength. Type I collagen predominates in the skin and provides the fibrous support of the skin, while type III collagen wraps around type I collagen fibers and determines their proper alignment. Disorders in collagen metabolism can cause premature appearance of wrinkles, skin damage and discoloration.
Taking collagen helps regain the skin's youthful appearance, prevents hair loss and adds shine to the hair, and strengthens the nail plate and prevents it from splitting.
Collagen in the proper function of bones and joints
Type I collagen predominates in the bones and accounts for as much as 85-95% of the total pool of bone organic matter. It is primarily responsible for the tensile strength of the tissues in which it is distributed and the stiffness of the bones.
Taking collagen hydrolysate helps protect joints and can help reduce pain associated with strain or injury. Collagen supplementation can furthermore contribute to a more efficient restoration of joint cartilage.
All in all, Doctor's Best Collagen Types 1 & 3 is a dietary supplement with many benefits, both for health and beauty. It is primarily formulated for people who are at increased risk of excessive damage to their joints in case of overloading or coexistence of other factors that can have a significant impact on their structure.
In particular, the product is recommended for the elderly, athletes and people struggling with autoimmune diseases (such as osteoarthritis). Also, people with excessive body weight, who expose their joints to increased pressure, should take care to ensure adequate levels of collagen in the body.
