Collagen Hydrolysed 300g
A Concentrated Protein Supplement For Joints, Bones and Skin.What is it?
Collagen is the connective tissue that accounts for up to 30% of proteins in our body.
It is the most important structural protein in our body and the primary protein in connective tissue such as bones, tendons, ligaments and cartilage. Collagen makes up 90% of connective tissue, 90% of organic bone mass, and 70% of our skin.
Collagen is made primarily of three amino acids - proline, hydroxyproline and glycine. Glycine and proline are 10-20 times more concentrated than in other proteins and collagen has a unique structure that can't be found anywhere else.
This unique structure means collagen protein has unique functional properties over other proteins such as whey and casein, partially attributing to joint health, gut health, muscle growth, and an overall glowing appearance.
Collagen Supplements
Collagen supplements are relatively new but offer many benefits for joint and gut health, muscle growth, and skin appearance.
Collagen production naturally begins to slow from our early 20s and by the time we are in our 60s collagen levels are around half. This can give way to joint stiffness, weaker bones, more wrinkles, saggy skin, and thinner hair and nails.
There are 16 types of collagen in our body and this product is type one which is the most common type and accounts for 90% of collagen in our body. It is made of densely packed eosinophilic fibres which form skin, tendon and connective tissue, ligature, organs, and the components of bone.
Type one collagen is very important for wound healing, giving skin its stretchy and elastic quality, and holding together tissue so it doesn’t tear. Type one collagen fibrils are stronger than steel, gram for gram.
Joint and Skin Health
Collagen forms the elastic netting that supports the protective tissues in joints and is essential to giving skin elasticity and strength.
In this study 147 athletes suffering from activity-related joint pain were given collagen hydrolysate as a dietary supplement and experienced reduced joint pain when resting, walking, lifting, standing, and carrying objects.
Studies have shown that hydrolysed collagen is absorbed in the gut and then delivered to skin and joints through the blood stream. As you age, your body produces less and lower-quality collagen. One of the visible signs of this is in your skin, which becomes less firm and supple. Cartilage also weakens with age.
Collagen may help to prevent stretch marks from forming by increasing skin elasticity.
Collagen peptides may also help reduce signs of aging like wrinkles, dryness and sagging skin. In this study 69% of people saw visible reductions in their facial lines.
Collagen Protein Powder
Hydrolysed collagen is a relatively new protein powder. It is an excellent source of high-quality protein (>90%) with no fat or carbohydrates. It's easily-dissolvable, rapid-digesting, odourless and tasteless (unflavoured). Supplementing with it is an easy way to increase protein intake to assist with joint and connective tissue repair.
Collagen contains 18 amino acids, including eight out of nine essential amino acids. Because one of the nine essential amino acids is not present (tryptophan) it is not technically a complete protein. Therefore it may not be the best protein shake to have after exercise if trying to achieve maximum muscle development.
Due to the way your body uses amino acids to build muscle, bone, cartilage, skin, hair, connective tissue, etc - this product is better thought of as a supplement for supporting connective tissue and joint strength.
It can be taken anytime of the day. It can be mixed with water and sipped throughout from a drink bottle, combined with a NZProtein shake, added to hot beverages, and/or smoothies. It also performs well in baking.
Hydrolysate and Peptides
This product is collagen from bovine (beef) hides/bones that have been hydrolysed into an easily dissolvable, rapid-digesting form.
Hydrolysed simply means that it's been broken down into smaller pieces called peptides that are easily absorbed by the body. Therefore collagen hydrolysate, hydrolysed collagen, and collagen peptides are all the terms for the same product.
Because it's hydrolysed it's also tasteless and odourless.
Gelatin and Bone Broth
Gelatin is basically the cooked form of collagen, ie - collagen that's been only partially hydrolysed. The partially hydrolysed chains retain water which cause gelatin to gel, which is why it's used as an agent for thickening stews and desserts.
When collagen breaks down it becomes gelatin. Because gelatin is derived from collagen they both contain the same nutrients.
Gelatin and collagen are found naturally occuring in bone broth and cuts of meat that contain skin and bone (such as chicken skin and pork skin).
Bone broth is made by slowly cooking bones and cartilage to form gelatin. Collagen peptides are more readily absorbed into the bloodstream than gelatin, which can be harder to digest.
Some people may find taking hydrolysed collagen easier to take than gelatin because it's quick and convenient, cold-water soluble, and easy to digest.
Gut Health
Collagen is found naturally occuring in the connective tissue of the gut. It may help to support the protective lining of your digestive tract against leaky gut, where particles bypass intestines into the bloodstream. More research on this needs to be conducted.
Bovine vs Marine Collagen
Collagen is an animal product and may be extracted from various sources such as cows (bovine), chicken, or fish (marine). It is structurally all the same, though the amino acid ratio and concentration may vary between sources.
Bovine and marine sources are the two most common types sold on the market and this product is bovine collagen.
We selected bovine because fish (marine) collagen is very high in calcium - meaning care must be taken not to over-consume it as this can risk hypercalcemia, whereas bovine is not.
Side Effects
There are not many known risks for taking hydrolysed collagen. It may cause feelings of fullness and heartburn.
Not enough is known about safety during pregnancy and breast feeding.
Collagen is an animal product and is not vegan friendly.
Recipes
Baked Apple With Collagen
An alternative, deconstructed apple crumble; perfect for breakfast or dessert!
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Boysenberry Collagen Scones
This recipe is so simple and ready in less than 30 minutes. It’s much healthier than traditional scone recipes, but with the same buttery taste. Best served with a bit of butter and jam for a sweet treat!
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Collagen Coconut Fluffy Bites
A healthy, fun and sweet treat to make for parties, picnics or as a snack. The recipe requires basic ingredients and is low in carbs to make them keto friendly.
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Collagen Cookies
Cookies made using collagen powder that tick all the right boxes!
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Super Smoothie
A super smoothie jam packed full of nutritional powerhouses to help set your system up for peak performance.
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Whipped Collagen Coffee
This adapted drink has the added benefit of collagen to help support joints, skin, nails, hair and all connective tissue.
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Please note that this product is processed in a facility that also handles milk, egg, soy, peanut, and gluten ingredients.
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Despite this weeks TV Shows like The AM show and on TV 1 Sharp were its used was taken in doubt, i noticed that these commentators have very minimal Medical Scientific knowledge.
They were talking rubbish just to make a name on TV.
I have a Medical Scientific background ( now retired ), and do research on claims made on TV Adverts.
People are sucked into these products, which are extremely expensive. Some are $ 95,- for 300 grams to be used on a regular daily basis.
Again the origin of these Proteins are dubious. Not NZ Beef grass fed animals without hormones like your products.
Great product and well priced. Just what old buggers need to keep joints going !!
Fast online service and delivery.
I added two scopes into my chocolate and added soy milk and banana. Such a delicious shake. I'll be purchasing again. Also gonna try the egg white. Thank you team for a beautiful product.
Delivery is super fast and the service is amazing. Highly recommend!
Ease of consumption is great . I add it to liquid foods or hot chocolate . There is a taste to it that I don’t enjoy so i always add it in to something with a flavour which hides it well .
I have been taking collagen for nearly a year and can’t say I’ve noticed a specific change but I feel ok and on paper it should be helpful . So I believe it is working “ behind the scenes “ and have faith .
Nz protein delivers the product fast which is great so thank you .
Will use a mixture of flavoured and plain next order. NZPROTEIN REPLY: it's made to go in a drink bottle. Add more water.
Brilliant service from NZProtein during this difficult Virus time.
Thanks for the super quick delivery during lockdown!
I have been taking your product for almost a month now, I still have wrinkles, and sore knees, but I like to believe at least the knees will improve. I have seen some changes in my digestion, and I intend to continue to take your product.
I do have question concerning other supplements I am taking, I have been taking calcium for 40 years (I have good bones!), also MSM for a few years which I find the most effective for my joint pain, and a probiotic, can I faze any of these suppliments out?
Looking forward to your response.
Kind regards,
Chris
Great service from NZ Protein- order early in the morning, receive it in the afternoon!!
Cant see my wrinkles disappearing just yet though....hehe
So far I feel like my knees are less achy, particularly after exercise. Still early days, but I would recommend everyone add some into their diets. I add to my morning coffee and then to other meals before I eat (unflavoured only!).
Also sleeping a lot better.
Excellent pricing.
Collagen is great as a thirst quench
The first thing to happen was that I slept such blissfully full nights, and my energy level zoomed up, which meant that my inclination to move more increased!
Then I noticed that much of the inflammation around my knees and ankles was reducing!!
My digestive system seems far calmer, less aggravated, and is working better!!
And my incredibly dried out old skin has started to soften!!!
An incredible domino effect, for sure!!
So with careful diet, regular exercise and this Hydrolysed Collagen powder, my body works much better, and mentally I feel far more positive.
All I can say is that this product is definitely worth trialing!!
NZ Protein give the very best service - order one morning, get product the next morning - FABULOUS!!!
The NZProtein product dissolves well in my morning porridge and is tasteless.
Excellent. It also comes in effective packaging and the price is excellent especially when a double pack is ordered. Love the free delivery which also was very fast.
Thanks
Brilliant service from NZ Protein- just the best.
Will order the unflavoured next time
NZPROTEIN REPLY:add more water! It's made for a drink bottle
As far as results go? I'm not sure yet. I've been taking it for a few weeks now. It's certainly not hurting. And they're very honest about it's potential benefits - they did their homework and didn't embellish it. I look forward to seeing what a few months of taking it does!
water easy and pleasant to drink. Looking forward to ongoing use and benefits in time.
I know my body is naturally prone to stretch marks because my hips got covered in them during puberty when my hips first came in. During pregnancy I went up 20kgs and two clothing sizes, baby measured two weeks ahead, was 9.4lbs. I only got two new tiny marks on one hip and an even smaller one on the other side in the final week. I firmly believe this was due to the collagen powder. I loved the taste of the citrus flavour - will buy again to assist with my recovery as soon as you have more stock.
STAFF COMMENT - the high calcium relates to collagen powders of marine collagen (ours is bovine)
The collagen is from NZ pasture-fed bovine sources, making it a great clean type I and II source of collagen at a fantastic price. The collagen dissolves super fast and is virtually transparent in water, with just a slight viscosity to it. I took this first thing in the morning with vitamin C (1000mg), 1/2 hour before eating anything, and will monitor for a month before updating the review.
So far, very very happy with this purchase and the customer service! Thanks!
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Click on a flavour to see the nutritional information.
Unflavoured
Serving size: 10g (two scoops)
Servings per pack: 30
| Name | Ave Quantity Per Serving | Ave Quantity Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 153kJ | 1530kJ |
| Calories | 36 | 360 |
| Protein | >9g | >90g |
| - Gluten | 0g | 0g |
| Fat - total | 0g | 0g |
| - Saturated | 0g | 0g |
| Carbohydrate - total | 0g | 0g |
| - Sugars | 0g | 0g |
| Sodium | 57mg | 570mg |
| Calcium | 3mg | 30mg |
Ingredients: Hydrolysed Collagen (Bovine) 100%. Source: Brazil
Summer Berry
Serving size: 10g (two scoops)
Servings per pack: 30
| Name | Ave Quantity Per Serving | Ave Quantity Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 145kJ | 1451kJ |
| Calories | 34 | 342 |
| Protein | 8g | 80g |
| - Gluten | 0g | 0g |
| Fat - total | 0g | 0g |
| - Saturated | 0g | 0g |
| Carbohydrate | 0g | 0.1g |
| - Sugars | 0g | 0.1g |
| Sodium | 48mg | 484mg |
Ingredients: Hydrolysed Collagen (Bovine), Flavour, Citric Acid, Natural Colour (Beetroot Powder) Sweetener (Sucralose). Source: Brazil
Typical Amino Acid Profile
(g per 100g protein)
Branched chain aminio acids:
| Isoleucine | 1.5g |
| Leucine | 2.9g |
| Valine | 2.4g |
Other essential aminio acids:
| Lysine | 3.4g |
| Methionine | 0.6g |
| Phenylalanine | 2.1g |
| Threonine | 1.9g |
Non essential aminio acids:
| Alanine | 8.1g |
| Arganine | 8.4g |
| Aspartic Acid | 6.6g |
| Glutamic Acid | 12.4g |
| Glycine | 20.6g |
| Histidine | 0.8g |
| Hydroxylysine | 1.2g |
| Hydroxyproline | 11.4g |
| Proline | 11.5 |
| Serine | 3.4g |
| Tyrosine | 0.5g |
