Collagen & Protein
Collagen is a protein, accounting for roughly a quarter to a third of the body's total protein. It forms a framework that gives tissues strength and structure.
Collagen is important in:
Skin - structure, firmness and elasticity
Bones - provides the protein framework around which minerals are deposited
Cartilage - helps provide structure and resilience to joints
Tendons and Ligaments - contributes to strength and flexibility
Muscles - part of the connective tissues surrounding muscle
Blood Vessels - contribute to their structural integrity
Teeth and other connective tissues
Protein the body's building blocks
Protein is made from amino acids and is needed throughout the body. It helps with:
Muscle - building and maintaining muscle tissue
Bones - providing structural components
Cells - growth, repair and maintenance
Enzymes and Hormones - many are made from or depend on proteins
Immune System - antibodies are proteins
Tissue Repair - essential after injury and normal daily wear
Energy - can be used for energy when necessary
Humans cannot make all the amino acids we need, so some essential amino acids have to come from food.
what are Collagen Peptides?
Collagen peptides are collagen that has been broken down into smaller chains of amino acids (peptides). making them convenient to consume in foods, drinks or supplements.
Once consumed, they are digested into amino acids and small peptides. The body can then use those materials in its own protein metabolism; some collagen-derived peptides may also act as signalling molecules.
So, from a food and nutrition perspective, collagen peptides can be viewed as a targeted source of collagen-derived protein, whereas a varied diet containing high-quality proteins provides a broader range of amino acids needed throughout the body.
In Simple terms:
Protein keeps the body's machinery supplied with building materials; collagen provides much of the structural framework that holds the body together.