Absorption 95%

Study ¹ reports the ability to absorb 95% hydrolyzed collagen up to 12 hours after use.

In a recent study ² , various food-derived collagen peptides were identified in human blood after the use of oral hydrolyzed collagen. Healthy volunteers drank hydrolyzed collagen (9.4 to 23 g) after 12 hours of fasting. Before use, the blood test identified negligible amounts of peptides. After oral ingestion, the blood peptide content increased significantly and reached a maximum level (20-60 nmol / ml plasma) after 1-2 hours. At 4 hours of use the content was reduced to half the maximum level.

Distribution - Accumulation

In study ¹ the results demonstrate the intestinal absorption of hydrolyzed collagen and its accumulation mainly in cartilage tissues and suggest a possible mechanism for the clinical benefits of orally administered hydrolyzed collagen.

Stimulation - Production

In third study ³ the results show that hydrolyzed oral collagen provides the necessary building blocks (peptides) to stimulate collagen biosynthesis by chondrocytes.

Proven results

Collagen Pro-active or Glucosamine?

According to study ⁴ , administration of 10 g of enzymatically hydrolyzed oral collagen to men and women with osteoarthritis of the knee compared to 1.5 g of glucosamine showed that Collagen Pro-active had, over 90 days, comparatively better results in reducing both pain and and to reduce swelling of the joints..

It should be noted that the amount of 10 g of collagen is contained in the recommended daily dose of 1 cap Pro-active. On the other hand, 1.5 gr. glucosamine is usually contained in 3 pills of the supplements available in the Greek market.