Collagen Peptides Powder (Chocolate)

Collagen is an essential protein found abundantly in the skin, tendons, ligaments, joints, and bones.

It’s also present in smaller amounts in blood vessels, the gut, muscles, and nearly every organ.

Approximate collagen content of tissues and organs:

1. Skin: ~70-80%
2. Tendons: ~85%
3. Ligaments: ~70%
4. Joint Cartilage: ~50-60%
5. Bones: ~30%
6. Blood Vessels: ~40%
7. Gut: ~10-20%
8. Organs (e.g., liver, kidneys): ~10-20%
9. Muscles: ~1-10%

Collagen, as a body protein, is made of amino acids:

• glycine (~33%), proline (~12%), hydroxyproline (~10%), which form a triple-helix structure
• and other amino acids (~45%).

Collagen, as a supplement, is typically made from processed connective tissues of animals, such as cows (bovine), fish (marine), pigs (porcine), or chickens.

Currently, there are no vegan collagen powders on the market — except for a couple of innovative skincare products containing tiny amounts of bacteria-derived collagen.
All products labeled as 'vegan collagen' only contain supplements that may support collagen synthesis — not actual collagen itself.

Bovine collagen is derived from cows and is rich in types I and III collagen, which support the skin, joints, bones, blood vessels, gut, and other organs.

Collagen is classified into 28 types, but the most common are:

1. Type I (~90% of body collagen): found in skin, bones, tendons, and ligaments.
2. Type II (~5-10%): found in cartilage of joints.
3. Type III (~1-3%): found in skin, muscles, and blood vessels.

These types play various roles in maintaining the structure and function of different body tissues.

Collagen peptides are smaller, broken-down forms of collagen that are easier for the body to absorb and utilize.

They consist of small chains of amino acids derived from collagen, which can be easily incorporated into protein shakes, smoothies, meals, or baked goods.

Collagen peptides work in two ways:

1. They provide the amino acid building blocks your body needs to create its own collagen.
2. They help stimulate the cells (fibroblasts) that are responsible for collagen synthesis.

Collagen supplements support joint flexibility, skin health, hair and nail strength, bone health, a healthy gut environment, and muscle recovery.*

Collagen supports skin hydration, improves elasticity, and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, contributing to a youthful appearance.*

Collagen supports a healthy gut by providing amino acids that help maintain the integrity of the intestinal lining.

It also helps maintain a healthy inflammatory response and fosters a healthy environment for beneficial gut bacteria.*

The suggested serving size for our FCKN AWESOME Collagen Peptides is on the product label. This dose is consistent with the amounts used in clinical research.

For personalized advice, we always recommend consulting with your healthcare professional.