One remedy for that is to consume grass-fed bovine collagen.
What is bovine collagen?
Bovine collagen is anaturally occurring protein1present in the connective tissue, bones, cartilage, and hides of cows.
Typically thecollagen supplementsyou see in stores are derived from cowhides.
There are several types of collagen, each composed of differentamino acids.
The collagen from cows happens to be similar to the collagen we have in our own bodies.
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Both types arefound in the intestinesas well, suggesting that they play an important role in gut health.
What is it about Types I and III that are so special?
It’s all about the amino acids.
Research shows that10% to 35%of your calories should come from protein.
Both have the same amino acid profile, but they differ in structure and how they react with liquids.
- (Here are seven tasty ways to include hydrolyzed collagen in your diet.)
On the bright side, collagen supplements may help manage the aging process.
*Another study7found a hydrolyzed collagen supplement promoted skin elasticity after four weeks.
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“The men who supplemented their workouts saw more fat-free mass, muscle strength, and fat loss.
- Given their age, this is quite remarkable!
Consistently supplementing with collagen can make your workouts stronger at any age,” Pedre said of the study.
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Collagen is a concentrated source of the amino acid glycine, which helps your body produce creatine.
In turn, creatine has been shown to helpsupport muscle mass9andbetter exercise performance10.
It also suggested that glycine may help manage core body temperature, which is associated withbetter sleep.
