Hydrolyzed Collagen - Great Source of Protein

A form of hydrolyzed collagen that worked well as a nutritional supplement was created in the early 1970s by an American pharmacist. This version of hydrolyzed collagen was used by medical professionals to treat skin conditions, burns, and wounds and as a nutritional protein supplement for people who were facing long hospitalizations. It was not released to the American public as a food supplement until 1986. Hydrolyzed collagen was packaged as a beauty supplement that was marketed as being able to strengthen the nails and promote the growth of healthy hair. Today the product is also marketed as a joint support supplement.

Hydrolyzed collagen is used to supplement the collagen that is naturally found in the human body. Around 30% of all of the protein in the body is collagen, and it is necessary to hold together the muscular-skeletal system. It also supports the cardiovascular and digestive systems. However, the body can only make collagen for a limited number of years, so as people age the amount of collagen they have in their bodies is lowered. This causes many of the signs of aging, such as joint problems and wrinkles. Many believe that taking a supplement containing hydrolyzed collagen will help replace the collagen naturally lost in the aging process.

Hydrolyzed collagen must come from animal proteins, because it is not found in plant materials. It is made from the bones and cartilage of cows (bovine), pigs (porcine), or chickens. Most hydrolyzed collagen is made by crushing and grinding the animal material and then soaking it in hydrochloric acid. This removes the calcium. Next, it is soaked in sodium hydroxide to break apart the protein bonds. The final step to making hydrolyzed collagen is dehydrating the product. This creates a powder that can be added to supplements or turned into a gelatin to be used for cooking. Many medicines are packaged within capsules made out of hydrolyzed collagen. This works well because the collagen breaks down quickly, allowing the medication to enter the body.

The process of creating hydrolyzed collagen breaks down the protein into smaller pieces. This makes it easier for the body to digest and absorb the amino acids in the protein. These amino acids are the building blocks of human collagen, which is why the product is considered to provide a benefit to the joints, bones, and muscles. This is also why hydrolyzed collagen is the form of collagen used in most dietary supplements.

Hydrolyzed collagen is considered a good general protein source. Body builders will often take supplements containing the ingredient to help them as they work to build lean muscle mass, a process that requires tremendous amounts of protein.

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