Arthred® Collagen Formula Powder

NutriCology Arthred® Collagen Formula Powder 

Collagen Formula

Arthred® is a patented, low molecular weight, pharmaceutical-grade hydrolyzed collagen product. It is a free-flowing predigested powder that is easily absorbed. Obtained from a bovine source, it is made through a proprietary process that breaks down the collagen into very small pieces: 3 kilodaltons (kDa) for Arthred® vs. 70 kDa for regular gelatin. Regular gelatin can cause severe gastrointestinal reactions, including diarrhea, precluding its usefulness for cartilage support. Arthred®, by contrast, is extremely digestible and is well tolerated.

Key Features: 

• May nutritionally support healthy joint structure and function
• Supports the production and integrity  of collagen, proteoglycans, and chondrocytes  in connective tissue
• Provides nutritional support for healthy skin, hair, and nails
• Supports good elasticity of connective tissue  and relaxation of musculature

Ingredients

Serving Size: 2 Scoops (approx.10.5 g)	Amount/Serving
Calories	44
Sodium	25 mg
Protein	10 g
Hydrolyzed Collagen	10.5 g

Suggested Use

As a dietary supplement, mix 2 level scoops (2 tablespoons) of powder into 8 oz. of juice, water or sports drink one time daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Storage: Variations in product color may occur. Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly capped. This product is packaged by weight, not volume. Some settling may occur.

More Info

Collagen is the component of cartilage that provides its basic configuration, flexibility and strength. Ligaments, tendons, bones, skeletal muscle, skin, the digestive tract and the vasculature are all held together by collagen. It is also a major component of hair, skin and nails. As we age, we lose the ability to make collagen. Additionally, nutritional inadequacy, exposure to toxins, and the stressful challenges of modern life can cause collagen to break down, resulting in skin wrinkles and sags, thinning of the hair, stiffness and decreased flexibility in the joints, and reduced vibrancy and strength of the skin and nails.

Arthred® hydrolyzed collagen is a unique protein, containing high amounts of certain amino acids, including glycine, proline, hydroxyproline and arginine. These amino acids have been linked to optimal body composition, healthy bone and connective tissue, healthy skin appearance, tissue anabolism, normal metabolism, and growth hormone secretion. Once hydrolyzed collagen is absorbed through the intestines, it increases the serum levels of these amino acids. They are then transported to joints where they act as raw materials for the metabolically active cartilage cells.

Arthred® supports endogenous production of collagen, by both providing nutrition for the synthesis of proteoglycans, and by improving the function of chondrocytes. Articular chondrocytes are the cells that secrete the extracellular matrix of cartilage, and are of prime importance in the maintenance of a normal cartilaginous matrix. Hydrolyzed collagen can support the elasticity of connective tissue, help relaxation of musculature, support normal range of motion, and overall support the general condition.