SPDS Meeting Book

BACKGROUND ON COLLAGEN AND ITS DIFFERENT TYPES 

Collagen in Dietary Supplements

Given the large molecular weight of native collagen (~300k) most commercial collagen dietary ingredients are predigested/hydrolyzed (fragmented) to improve bioavailability. Type I & III Collagen (aka Gelatin) - Bovine, Porcine, Marine Carcass Derived. Economical due to lower production cost and higher yield. Type II Collagen – Chicken Cartilage Derived. Lower Yield. Higher Cost.

HEALTH SIGNIFICANCE

Th ll t th t i t i th k t id e co agen supp emen s a ex s n e mar e are w e ranging in molecular composition, molecular weight distribution, source (animal species), mechanism of action, and clinical efficacy. l

Used by consumers to promote:

• Joint health • Skin health • Connective tissue health • Hair and nail health

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