Ultimate Collagen Peptides

Bovine Collagen Peptides

What is bovine collagen?

Our collagen peptides contain 18 amino acids, the building blocks of our tissues and the primary component of proteins. Glycine, Proline and Hydroxyproline represent around 50% of the total amino acid content.

The glycine and proline concentration are 10 to 20 times higher than in other proteins. As a result, our product offers health benefits that cannot be found in other protein sources.

Benefits of Proline and Glycine in BODYBALANCE

Our powdered bovine collagen contains higher percentages of the amino acids Proline and Glycine when compared to other dietary proteins, offering distinct benefits:

Proline - Helping to form new collagen, regenerating cartilage, forming connective tissue, healing the gut lining and aiding joint repair.

Glycine - Used to make powerful antioxidant Glutathione, which helps protect your cells against oxidative damage.

Bovine Collagen Benefits - Backed by Scientific Research

Several randomised, placebo-controlled, double blinded studies on our collagen peptide, have demonstrated the efficacy and potential of the daily intake of 15g BODYBALANCE in combination with resistance training.

114 healthy, physically inactive men, aged 35-60 participated in a study which revealed a statistically significant (p<0.05) increase in lean body mass after BODYBALANCE supplementation. It also resulted in improved muscle strength, a reduction of waist circumference and a statistically significant fat mass reduction.

Optimised for High Bioavailability and Bioactivity

To ensure bioactivity, it is essential to have exceptional bioavailability in the target tissues. Our hydrolysed bovine collagen peptide has been shown to have high digestibility and excellent absorption. More than 90% is digested and available as small peptides in the blood stream within one hour. 

From the blood the peptides are transported into the target tissues, e.g. muscle infrastructure, cartilage, tendons, skin, bone, where they act as building blocks for the local cells and help boost the production of new collagen fibres. 

Added UC-II Chicken Collagen:

We have also added 40mg of a patented form of un-denatured type II collagen (collagen is not processed by high heat or chemicals) derived from chicken sternum cartilage. In clinical studies it has been shown to improve knee joint extension and alleviate the joint pain. See link to study:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24153020/

Extra L-Glycine

In addition, We have added an extra 6 grams of Glycine per serving. Glycine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning the body can produce it, but it's also obtained from dietary sources. 

Glycine is indispensable for collagen turnover due to its structural role in collagen molecules and its necessity for collagen synthesis. Ensuring adequate glycine intake through diet or supplementation can support efficient collagen production, crucial for maintaining healthy connective tissues, promoting wound healing, and ensuring the structural integrity of the body. Studies highlighting the benefits of Glycine:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6153947/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5350494/

Added Vitamin C

We have also added Vitamin C to our powder collagen blend which increases the utilisation and generation of collagen within the body. Vitamin C interacts with the amino acids within the collagen cells. It adds hydrogen and oxygen to those amino acids, helping them to do their part in collagen production. 

Unflavoured and Easy to Add to your Diet

Our premium quality bovine collagen peptides can be incorporated into any diet. The powder blends into drinks and smoothies quickly without clumping and has a neutral taste. It can also be mixed with foods.