- High-quality collagen hydrolysate
- Source of manganese and copper chelates and vitamin C
- Helps maintain proper condition of connective tissue
- Stimulates collagen synthesis in the extracellular matrix
- Eliminates pain and accelerates regeneration
- Improves the structure of the skin, hair and nails
- Counteracts damage to the musculoskeletal system
- Helps increase joint mobility
- Attractive orange flavor
OLIMP Collaregen is a dietary supplement that comprehensively protects joints and helps rebuild connective tissue. The formula includes high-quality collagen, vitamin C (PureWay-C®) and manganese and copper in the form of highly absorbable amino acid chelate Albion®.
The product strengthens the resistance of joints to stress, stimulates regeneration processes and alleviates pain associated with connective tissue dysfunctions.
Collagen belongs to the group of fibrillar proteins and is found in most tissues and organs of the body (including bones, ligaments, tendons, skin and mucous membranes). Collagen proteins are part of the extracellular matrix and account for 1/3 of all proteins present in the body.
Collagens are characterized by a unique structure rich in amino acids, such as proline, hydroxyproline and glycine, for example. They are mainly composed of 3 left-handed polypeptide chains that wind around each other to form a right-handed superhelical rope conformation, held together by the presence of hydrogen bonds.
The role of collagen in the body
The primary function of collagen in the body is to maintain the integrity and elasticity of connective tissue and to give it tensile strength. In addition, collagen interacts with receptors that are responsible for cell adhesion, differentiation and growth, and supports tissue repair mechanisms and enhances the wound healing process.
Collagen can also be an effective tool in both therapy and prevention of joint cartilage dysfunction. It has been shown that collagen supplementation can support the course of anabolic processes that take place in the articular cartilage and have a beneficial effect on extracellular matrix homeostasis. Collagen may additionally prove helpful for pain, reduced joint mobility and feelings of stiffness among people with osteoarthritis.
Collagen proteins not only benefit the condition of the joints, but are also responsible for the elasticity and firmness of the skin.
The product also contains additional ingredients that enhance its effects:
Vitamin C participates in many important enzymatic reactions, counteracts harmful oxidation processes, and influences the proper functioning of the nervous system and immune system. This vitamin is a cofactor for numerous enzymes involved in, among other things, the processes of collagen synthesis and maintenance of the normal state of connective tissue. Vitamin C deficiency manifests itself mainly in the form of muscle and joint pain, slowed wound regeneration and inflammation of the gums.
Manganese is a trace element that affects the activation of many enzymes, including glycosyltransferase and xylosyltransferase, which are necessary for the normal synthesis of proteoglycans (extracellular matrix components). Manganese deficiency is primarily expressed in the form of motor coordination disorders and damage to the osteoarticular system, and may contribute to an increased risk of developing osteoporosis.
Copper has a beneficial effect on the process of collagen biosynthesis and protects against the action of reactive oxygen species. Copper also participates in elastin, so it has a beneficial effect on skin elasticity, slows the signs of aging and strengthens the structure of hair and nails. Among other things, copper deficiency can lead to connective tissue disorders, which can contribute to rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis.
In summary, OLIMP Collaregen is a dietary supplement designed for people who are at increased risk of excessive damage to their joints as a result of overloading or other factors that may affect their structure.
The product is recommended primarily for people who may experience premature wear syndrome of joint cartilage - people exposed to frequent work-related injuries (athletes, masseurs, manual workers) and people who expose their joints to increased pressure (obese people). Also, the elderly, in whom the surface area of articular cartilage under stress is decreasing, should take care to ensure adequate levels of collagen in the body.
The supplement can be taken after the age of 25, as even then the articular cartilage may slowly begin to degenerate, which is associated with the predominance of decomposition processes over synthesis processes.
