Collagen – the buzz word we are sure you’ve heard of, but do you really know what it is? This article breaks down the facts, to provide you with a simple overview of Collagen, it’s benefits and why you should include it in your daily health routine. Let’s get into it. 

What is collagen? 
Collagen is the most abundant protein found in your body. It plays an essential role in supporting your body’s structure from your blood vessels and bones through to your muscles, skin, and ligaments. Collagen is the framework or glue holding all these things together. (1)

As we age, our bodies produce less and lower quality collagen. The concerning part is this begins to occur from your 20’s, crazy right!? As we produce less collagen, we may notice changes to our skin – its structure and hydration, and to the way our joints function. (2, 3)

FUN FACT – there are 28 different types of collagen, with type I, II and III being the most common. Here at Modere we use type II which can be found in our Liquid BioCell and SHAPE ranges.

What are the benefits of collagen?
Here is a breakdown of the main benefits associated with Collagen supplementation:

  1. Skin – Studies have found that that taking collagen supports skin, hydration and structure (4)
  2. Joints – Research suggests that Collagen can contribute to normal joint function (5)

Why choose Liquid BioCell over common collagen powders? 
Here at Modere we believe in the benefits of Liquid Collagen over powder. Here’s why: 

  • It’s easily digested and quickly absorbed into the bloodstream 
  • Easy to take on the go, without having to dilute or mix it with water.
  • Allows us to blend in other beneficial fruit concentrates and powders to maximise nutritional value and support. 

What are the key collagen products available with Modere? 
At Modere we have four key liquid collagen products formulated to support your body’s needs. You will notice in each of these products we blend the amazing benefits of collagen with hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate to synergistically support a healthy life.

Liquid BioCell PURE®: A 99.9% sugar-free option with natural flavours that’s less than 10 kJ per serve.
Liquid BioCell LIFE®: 10 phytonutrient-rich fruit extracts concentrates and a delicious natural flavour in a low molecular weight collagen blend designed to support active and ageing joints and skin.
Liquid BioCell SKIN®: 19 phytonutrient-rich superfoods with ceramides, vitamin C and natural flavours nurture your skin and your j­­­oints from the inside out.
SHAPE: An innovative blend of CLA and our Collagen/HA Matrix® Technology formulated to assist your weight management journey.

Sources: 
1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK21582/
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1606623/
3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3736507/
4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6574245/
5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22486722/