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Collagen FAQ's
Why should Collagen protein (peptides) be taken on its own away from other protein sources?
The consumption of Collagen along with other protein sources throws off the natural amino acid ratio of the collagen so it is no longer recognized as collagen peptides by the receptor sites in the stomach and small intestine. As a general rule amino acids and peptides should be taken alone as amino acids will literally compete for absorption. If collagen is taken with another protein source the amino acids and peptides combine with the other amino acids and peptides and form new proteins.
The clinical research papers talk about Collagen Peptide. What is a peptide?
The Collagen in the clinical research papers is hydrolyzed, which means enzymes were used to break down the original protein into smaller pieces of protein, which are called peptides. In the general hierarchy of proteins, the smallest protein individual unit is an amino acid, and when you link together a bunch of amino acids into a short chain they are called peptides, and when you link peptides together into a long chain they are called a protein. Collagen hydrolyzed or not, is an incomplete protein as it does not have the amino acid Tryptophan; therefore it cannot be used as a nutritional protein substitute.
Can you tell me about the Sulphite residues in Collagen production?
Sulphites come from the process of enzymatically hydrolyzing (pre-digesting the Collagen outside the body by breaking down the amino acid chain by a process of adding synthesized enzymes) or fermenting products. They are a natural by product of the Collagen hydrolyzing process. The sulphur that holds the bonds between the molecules is broken up from these processes and changes them to sulphite - an ionic form of sulphur. During the manufacturing process Collagen is passed through a nano filter to remove excess residues. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the U.S regulates that it is a legal requirement to list a sulphite warning on red wine. The regulation states that sulphites have to be declared on products that contain 10 parts per million or more. Red wine typically contains 125-250 parts per million, (about 40mg per 4oz glass). Neocell Super Collagen + C contain a maximum of 1.3mg in 6 tablets.
Some consumers may find that they are allergic to sulphites. Consumers who are allergic to sulphites can not typically tolerate red wine, pickled vegetables, dried fruits or even aspirin. The most common symptoms of sulphite intolerance are becoming itchy and having headaches. In reality, individuals who are allergic to sulphites should avoid facial products that contain soluble Collagen as they could have a topical reaction. It is quite interesting to note that consumers with sulphite intolerance are often asthmatics.
Neocell products that are labelled with a sulphite residue are:
Super Collagen + C tablets
Super Collagen Powder
Collagen + C Pomegranate Liquid
Fish Collagen + HA
Why does the label state 'sometimes contains Magnesium Stearate'?
Magnesium Stearate is a vegetable based lubricant used to enable the Collagen powder to pass through the machines more efficiently. Collagen powder varies from batch to batch and so does the moisture content, thus making the Collagen powder more "sticky". Magnesium Stearate absorbs the moisture enabling the Collagen powder to flow freely through the tabletising machine.
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