Collagen is very abundant in the skin and the hyaline cartilage. Collagen supplement contribute to replace degraded collagen resulting from inflammatory arthritis and to maintain adequate support for the structure of the skin. Synthesis of collagen in the skin tends to decrease with age and collagen might preserve elasticity of the skin.

Lysine acts through helping with endogenous collagen formation, an important building block of cartilages.

Vitamin C is known to help with the maintenance of cartilages. It also helps in connective tissue formation, which is complementary to the action of lysine on collagen formation as connective tissues surround the joint area. Collagen hydrolysate has been shown to stimulate chondrocyte metabolism, thus helping with cartilage formation and maintenance. It also improves joint mobility and reduces joint pain at high dosages (10g daily), and therefore seems to play a complementary role to vitamin C and lysine in cartilage maintenance.

Precautions & Warnings

Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are following a low protein diet