Food Supplements for Joints and Bones

Collagen peptides are often applied in food supplements (powders, tablets, capsules and RTU liquids) to support arthritis cure and / or to maintain healthy joints. With an ageing population, arthritis and mobility will become a major issue.

As cartilage deterioration increases over the years, it results in severely reduced flexibility and in the development of painful inflammation in the joint cavity. When treating osteoarthritis, the building blocks of the cartilage metabolism have to be supplied from outside the body.

Collagen peptides contain glycine and proline in concentrations that are 10 to 20 times higher than in any other protein. These important amino acids play a major role in building up connective tissue. Many international scientific experts recommend regular consumption of collagen peptides for the prevention and treatment of joint problems. Because of this, collagen peptides are sometimes also referred to as a "bioactive peptide". Its impressive safety profile makes it particularly interesting as a long-term treatment for the prevention and treatment of degenerative joint disease.

Collagen peptides are also often applied in food supplements (powders, tablets, capsules and RTU liquids)  to support osteoporosis cure and /or to maintain healthy bones. 

With osteoporosis, bone density is diminished through the loss of mineral salts and collagen. The mechanical resistance of the bones is reduced, resulting in breakage and deformation. Hip fracture is the most detrimental, with a 20 per cent mortality rate and a 50 per cent rate of permanent loss of function. Women in particular are affected by this condition as they age.

Various factors have been identified as causes, including lack of movement and poor nutrition. Osteoporosis in postmenopausal women is caused mainly by the decline in the production of oestrogen during the change of life.

In the same way that arthritis patients are able to move far more freely after undergoing collagen peptides therapy, osteoporosis patients also experience a lower rate of bone breakage. Studies show that in addition to calcium and vitamin D,
an adequate intake of proteins is recommended for the prevention and the treatment of post-menopausal and age-dependent osteoporosis.