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- Great Lakes - Collagen Hydrolysate Unflavored - 16 oz. (1lb / 454g) Great Lakes hydrolyzed collagen protein powder supplement is a unique combination of 20 amino acids that support joint and connective tissue health. It is for general use, athletes, and people who have anti-aging health concerns. Collagen offers numerous benefits not only for joints, but also for bones, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, skin, hair, and nails. It combats aging issues like cartilage damage and collagen loss, and it aids the body’s natural ability to heal and repair. Hydrolyzed Collagen also functions to help regulate a large number of the body’s metabolic pathways. For Everyone – Including Athletes & People Concerned with Anti-Aging Provide Your Body's Structure with the Nutrition it is Missing – High Protein & Amino Acid Content Support & Maintain Flexible & Healthy Joints & Connective Tissues Aid Your Body's Ability to Heal & Repair – Perfect for Average Daily Use & to Increase Athletic Performance Combat Aging Issues Like Cartilage Damage & Collagen Loss – Help Your Skin Look Younger Increase the Gloss, Shine, & Health of Your Hair & Fingernails Gluten Free | Kosher | No GMO Ingredients | Pasture Raised Beef Daily use of Great Lakes Collagen will help you achieve your goal of living a healthy and more complete lifestyle. Especially in this day and age where processed food has become the norm, people are deprived of the essential collagen protein their bodies need to sustain healthy bone and tissue function. 6 Reasons to Use Collagen Protein is the 2nd Most Plentiful Substance in the Body (after water) It is needed for the growth and repair of every cell in the body. Up to 40% of the body is made up of connective tissue, 70% of the connective tissue is collagen. Protein is naturally considered the building blocks of the metabolism. Collagen is the Protein That Forms Connective Fibers in Tissues such as skin, ligaments, cartilage and bones. Collagen also acts as a kind of intracellular glue that gives support, shape and bulk to blood vessels, bones, and organs such as the heart, kidneys and liver. Collagen is also required for the repair of blood vessels, bruises and broken bones. Collagen Hydrosylate is Unique in its Amino Acid Structure because of its high amounts of glycine and proline, which are found in lower amounts in other protein food supplements. After the age of 25 the body’s natural ability to produce the amino acids diminishes, but can be easily obtained from adding collagen protein to the diet. Both Cartilage & Bone in Joints are Subject to Continual Physical Stress and are constantly being broken down and replaced. When a person does not have enough raw materials in their diet to combat the collagen breakdown, the joints begin to wear out. Continuous daily intake of Collagen Hydrolysate, 2 tablespoons (12 g) morning and evening, may benefit nails, hair, skin, ligaments, tendons and cartilage. The Sustained Use of Hydrolyzed Collagen Has Been Reported to Have Beneficial Effects on other connective tissues like tendons, ligaments, cartilage, joints and bone. Cartilage that covers the surface of joints is composed of cells called chondrocytes that are embedded in an extracellular matrix that contains collagen fibers and other molecules that are linked into an integrated network with hyaluronic acid. Joint Degeneration Due to Excessive Wear & Tear is a Major Problem in Athletes Damage occurs with excessive stress on major joints from occupational activities that involve repetitive motion. Hydrolyzed collagen may be an effective supportive nutrient for individuals with osteoarthritis and osteoporosis; and its level of safety makes it attractive as an agent for long term use in these chronic disorders. Replenish Your Amino Acids Collagen is the most abundant protein found naturally in animals and humans, and amino acids are a primary element of life’s sustenance. What makes this product unique are the high amounts of Amino Acids – Alanine
- UPC # 322654002125
- Size/Form 16 oz.
Suggested Use: Recommended dosage: Take two rounded tablespoons (12g) twice a day. Recommended uses: This product has a low molecular weight so it will dissolve in cold, warm, or hot liquids. Collagen Hydrolysate as a pure protein taken before meals may help curb appetite. Enjoy when added to your favorite drink such as coffee, smoothies, non-carbonated beverages or juice. INGREDIENTS Great Lakes - Collagen Hydrolysate Unflavored - 16 oz. Supplement Facts Serving Size: 12g (about 2 rounded Tbsp) Servings Per Container: 38 Amount Per Serving %DV Calories 43 Sodium 12 mg 1% Protein 11 g Collagen Hydrolysate 12 g ** *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. **Daily Value not established Other Ingredients: Hydrolyzed Collagen Amino Acid Analysis Gelatin Protein (%) Alanine 11.0 (1210mg) Arginine 9.3 (1023mg) Aspartic acid 6.7 (737mg) Cystine 0.1 (11mg) Glutamic acid 11.4 (1254mg) Glycine 29.0 (3190mg) Histidine 1.0 (110mg) Hydroxyproline 14.5 (1595mg) Hydroxylysine 1.2 (132mg) Isoleucine 1.8 (198mg) Leucine 3.4 (374mg) Lysine 4.6 (506mg) Methionine 1.0 (110mg) Phenylalanine 2.6 (286mg) Proline 17.6 (1936mg) Serine 3.8 (418mg) Threonine 2.2 (242mg) Tryptophane None Tyrosine 1.0 (110mg) Valine 3.3 (363mg) WARNINGS Do Not Refrigerate.
