Easing Joint Pain

An imbalance or dysfunction of one’s collagenous matrix can be seen in excelerted joint conditions like arthritis and degenerative diseases like osteoarthritis. 

Eating the right foods and incorporating supplements can help you develop an approach for managing pain and joint degeneration. 

Collagen, which naturally makes up approximately 70% of the body’s cartilage can help you do just that. An imbalance or dysfunction of one’s collagenous matrix can be seen in the excelerted joint conditions mentioned above. 

Several scientific studies conclude that consuming hydrolyzed collagen peptides can result in increased collagen production in joint tissues and help decrease symptoms of degenerative joint disease.

What exactly is collagen?

Collagen is a type of protein found in the bones and connective tissue of humans. It provides support and structure to the body, particularly the skin, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and skeletal system - like your joints. 

The body produces its own collagen from free amino acids, but this process becomes less efficient as we age. It’s thought that this natural decrease in collagen production plays a role in the development of many common age-related concerns, like wrinkling of the skin, joint pain, and bone loss associated with osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, respectively.

Supplementing with collagen peptides 

Supplementing with collagen actually means consuming collagen peptides. Peptides are two or more amino acids linked in a chain. It is collagen peptides that end up helping us build more collagen in the body. 

Grass-fed or sustainably sourced peptides are ideal when consuming collagen peptides. An even more defined benchmark for finding the right collagen peptides for you, is taking a look at the molecular weight of the peptides. The molecular weight of a peptide can be measured in units called kiloDaltons (kD). Studies have linked different molecular weights of peptides and their sequencing to more collagen production at different regions in the body. 

Available at Amaranth Foods are CanPrev’s Collagen Joint & Cartilage peptides. 

These peptides are hydrolyzed to a low molecular weight and are highly effective for stimulating the activity of chondrocytes – the main cells that make up our cartilage matrix. Chondrocyte cells can be found in all cartilage connective tissue and directly help increase joint collagen production. 

Visit your local health food store today to learn more about collagen peptides and natural options for reducing joint pain.