CANADIAN PHYSIQUE ALLIANCE SEPTEMBER || ISSUE 38 | Page 63

COLLAGEN
David Otterbein
One of the rising supplements in today’s workout world is collagen. If
you haven’t heard about collagen supplements by now, you should
probably continue reading as this fibrous protein makes up one-third
Inside the Issue
of the protein in the human body. Let’s forget whey, vegetarian, milk,
beef, soy, MRPs for a second and focus on this form of protein: it helps
with daily soreness, pain in your joints, reduces the appearance of lines
and wrinkles in your face, and supports your overall general health.
Before I dive into the differences between hydrolyzed and denatured
collagen, it is important to know the three types of overall general
collagen products. Hydrolyzed and denatured collagen are commonly
found in one of the three category types; however, it is all dependent
on where they are sourced. 
TYPE 1:
- Ideal for skin care,
beauty, and physical
fitness products
- The highest quality
- Most accessible –
easiest to digest and
absorb
TYPE 2: TYPE 3:
- Exclusively found in
cartilage-based
products
- Usually sources from
chicken bones
- Not ideal for skin care
or anti-aging products - Supports joint and
connective tissue health
- Easily assimilated via
supplements, creams,
and lotions
- Type 1 and 2 products
are often taken together
THE TWO YOU SHOULD
KNOW...
There are two different types of collagen protein that you should
be aware of: the first is hydrolyzed collagen which is also called
collagen hydrolysate. Hydrolyzed collagen has been suggested
by a few different sources at 10g per day for optimum skin,
bones, and joint/connective tissue health.