Great Lakes Collagen Hydrolysate
Great Lakes Premium Collagen Hydrolysate is made from high-quality gelatin from grass-fed pasture-raised cattle and consists of only one ingredient: collagen hydrolysate. No additives, hormones, pesticides or antibiotics. This contributes to the high quality of the product. Collagen hydrolysate dissolves easily in both cold and hot drinks and is virtually odorless, colorless and tasteless. The beneficial combination of amino acids and high absorbability make the supplement the perfect addition to your daily routine. Simply mix it into your favorite yogurt, smoothie or drink and enjoy!
Collagen, an important building block for your body
Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body and consists of approximately 25% to 35% of the proteins in your body. This collagen, like other building blocks in your body, requires continuous maintenance. It is important to ensure that you take in enough collagen or to supplement your intake with protein supplements such as gelatin or collagen hydrolysate. The amino acids in collagen are the building blocks of many body structures and are essential for the proper functioning of almost all bodily processes. The collagen network, apart from holding tissues and structures together throughout your body, functions as a communication network for messages that are sent throughout the body. Collagen is therefore an essential part of your body!
Gelatin vs Collagen Hydrolysate
Gelatin is the cooked, easily absorbable form of collagen, derived from beef, chicken, pork or fish. Collagen hydrolysate is a processed form of gelatin in which the proteins have been broken down into smaller pieces using enzymes. It has been 'predigested', as it were, with the amino acids converted into peptides. This makes it easier still to absorb and more suitable for people who have difficulty digesting whole proteins. Unlike gelatin, collagen hydrolysate does not form a jelly when mixed with liquids, but remains liquid. Collagen hydrolysate can be dissolved in both cold and warm liquids without forming a gel. It is often used in drinks and dishes, while gelatin is used to gel dishes and has a different application, particularly in the intestines. Both variants have a neutral taste and the same amino acid profile.
Our Ancestors' Collagen-Rich Diet
Collagen-rich foods have been a staple of the human diet for thousands of years. Our ancestors ate it all: not just the meat of animals they caught or found, but also the skin, tendons, cartilage, and bones. This so-called “nose-to-tail” diet was richer in collagen and other important nutrients found in these parts of the animal. Collagen is essential for the strength of all tissues and structures in your body. The collagen network, which acts as a communication network, was maintained by this diet, which contributed to the health and strength of our ancestors. Unfortunately, eating all parts of an animal has largely disappeared as a modern diet concept. This is a loss, as it was important for the long-term health and strength of our ancestors. It is time to embrace this concept again!
