Collagen – Unflavoured

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Slender Collagen+ consists of Hydrolysed Type 1 and Type 3 Collagen – both types being the most important for strong hair, nails and bones along with healthy skin elasticity and anti-aging properties. Combined with both Glycine and Vitamin C to further enhance the benefits of Collagen+. Glycine is the main amino acid found in collagen and is a powerful antioxidant. Vitamin C is important in the formation of collagen and the maintenance of cartilage, bones and teeth. It is also a powerful anti-oxidant and aid in improving skin elasticity and hydration.

Anti Ageing Support
A Powerful antioxidant which helps to reduce inflammation and promote skin health
Strong Nails, Hair, Teeth and Bones
Healthy Skin Elasticity and Hydration – Even helps with stretch marks
Vitamin C
Collagen is a type of protein that is found in tendons, bone, cartilage, ligaments and the skin.

Its popularity has come from the fact that Collagen acts as a ‘glue’ to keep skin cells together, thereby maintaining skin strength and elasticity.

As we age our levels of Collagen decrease which may result in wrinkles and a poorer complexion overall.

Additionally, collagen may help to stabilize blood sugar in diabetics, helping to prevent energy crashes. And collagen contains high levels of glycine which has been proven to positively impact insulin secretion and blood sugar levels.

Read on to learn more about collagen and diabetes, and how collagen supplementation can be especially helpful for diabetics.
All adults naturally have declining collagen production as they get older. Starting at around age 21, our bodies naturally start producing less and less collagen every year. Over time, this erosion leads to wrinkles, saggy skin and thinner hair on the outside and arthritis symptoms such as weaker joints and bones on the inside. Diabetics lose collagen even faster than non-diabetics as a result of high blood sugar and glycation, in which sugar molecules attach to collagen throughout the body and inhibit its functions. The results of glycation, Advanced Glycosylated End Products (AGEs), can cause problems throughout the whole body, including faster aging, stiffening of tissues (which can lead to connective tissue diseases), and slower healing of wounds and soft tissue injuries.
Supplementing with collagen may help to reduce the effects of accelerated aging in diabetics and help to maintain a healthy body. Collagen may help alleviate joint pain, stiffness and inflammation, and may even promote weight loss. Supplementing with collagen may help restore the body’s own collagen supply to help repair soft tissue, rebuild bones and improve skin and gut health.
Supplementing with collagen may help stabilize blood sugar levels
It is crucial that diabetics maintain stable blood sugar to avoid unhealthy energy spikes and to prevent long term damage to blood vessels and other organs such as the heart, liver, and kidneys. Studies have shown that blood sugar and blood insulin levels remain more stable in diabetics who consume protein with carbohydrates, compared to just carbs. Additionally, gelatin and collagen have been shown to help stabilize blood sugar levels more effectively than some proteins. Therefore, combining collagen with carbohydrates can be an effective way of increasing glucose tolerance and helping to stabilize blood sugar in diabetics. No more energy crashes!
Although glycine is a nonessential amino acid, meaning it is not required in the diet because the body makes its own supply, studies have shown that our bodies cannot produce enough glycine to support adequate collagen synthesis. Insufficient glycine levels may be one of the factors that lead to slowed collagen production in all adults. Additionally, scientists have found a connection between low blood glycine levels and impaired glucose tolerance, which suggests low glycine may lead to insulin resistance and ultimately diabetes. Recent research by the Alberta Diabetes Institute found consistently low levels of circulating glycine among people with type 2 diabetes. Glycine supplementation has been shown to positively impact insulin secretion and blood sugar levels in diabetics Collagen peptides contain an abundant supply of glycine which is key for diabetics to help control their disease. Additionally, the glycine in collagen is essential in reducing the effects of aging, which is especially important to diabetics who lose collagen at a faster rate than those without the disease.
DIRECTIONS : As a dietary supplement, mix 1 round scoop with 200ml-300ml water daily.

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To maintain product freshness, store away from direct sunlight in a cool (<25°C) dry place and keep pack tightly sealed.