Collagen Isn't Just For The Beauty Industry


by AHD International - Date: 2008-10-10 - Word Count: 386 Share This!

Collagen has long been attributed to the health and flexibility of hair nails and skin. This protein is an important and essential part of muscles, tendons, cartilage, ligaments, joints and blood vessels. Collagen is divided into three forms I II III. Collagen I and III are found in bones, skin and tendons while type II Collagen is found in cartilage. Collagen is high in glycerin and proline as well as containing two amino acids found in few other proteins. Collagen was first introduced in 1986 with Hydrolyzed Collagen following in 1987. But Hydrolyzed Collagen has been available in other countries for decades as a dietary supplement and alternative treatment.

Hydrolyzed Collagen is also known as purified gelatin. The process in making Hydrolyzed Collagen simply makes collagen more digestible and easily absorbed by the body. Most hydrolyzed collagen is derived from marine, bovine or porcine sources. These types of hydrolyzed collagen are popular in the health food market and considered an inexpensive form of protein. Supplements are often used by body builders.

Hydrolyzed collagen is not just for consumption. In fact its first preparations were topical. Hydrolyzed collagen for years has been an important component in skin creams, hair treatments and cosmetics. These products benefit from collagen absorption into the body and are believed to help the aging process of skin. Hair products include shampoos and hair dyes.

Hydrolyzed collagen for consumption comes in several forms including powder. Tablets are a quick and easy way to consume hydrolyzed collagen. In tablet form each tablet can contain 3000mg of hydrolyzed collagen. Liquid hydrolyzed collagen is also available. Liquids are often added to other food products as an easy way to consume hydrolyzed collagen. Powdered products are used as a protein drink powder and this form of hydrolyzed collagen is popular in the weight lifting and body building industries.

Cosmetics containing Hydrolyzed Collagen include face creams and lotions, hair products and even some wound treatments contain hydrolyzed collagen.

This easy digestible protein has been a valuable alternative treatment for several conditions and as research continues to identify practical uses the possibilities for hydrolyzed collagen continue to grow. Available in many forms makes this product a good choice for all who wish to take advantage of the reported benefits for internal as well as external applications. Hydrolyzed collagen research continues as its popularity grows also.

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In 1998 a small group of diverse yet like minded people came together with one goal in mind. The result was AHD International. When first conceived, this group of people wanted to create a national and international supplier of bulk wholesale nutritional ingredients that consistently provided new-to-market ingredients of the highest quality. Today AHD International is that and more. AHD International not only supplies the world with wholesale bulk nutritional ingredients but is the top supplier of specialty nutritional ingredients for North America; quite an accomplishment in such a short period of time. If you would like to visit AHD International's website to learn more about the company visit www.ahdintl.com or email them at sales@ahdintl.com

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