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Academy Lecture
2020-01-09

Bovine Collagen, Its Source & Health Benefits


Collagen protein acts as important constituents of skin, bones, joints and connective tissues, like all proteins collagen is naturally synthesized by your body but the process slows down with your age, diet and lifestyle.

Green vegetables, garlic, almond, citrus fruits, egg, bone broth, etc. are the naturally occurring food that boosts collagen production in your body.

You can also get more collagen from collagen supplements, like hydrolyzed collagen protein or collagen peptides that are available in the market in the form of liquid, tablets and powder.

Collagen Protein is mainly extracted from the skin, bone, and tendons of fish, pigs, chicken, and cow.

 

Bovine Collagen:

Among all collagens, bovine collagen is a popular and widely consumed collagen supplement available in the market. Bovine collagen proteins are extracted from the skin, muscles, and bones of bovine species like water buffalo, bison, yak and cows. But the most preferred source to obtain bovine collagen protein is cowhides, bones, tendons and other parts.

As you know mostly cattle are harvested to obtain their meat, and the cow is also one of the prominent sources for meat. Generally, the skin and many other parts are unused and are treated as waste. These waste parts are used in collagen industries to manufacture bovine collagen.

And when it comes to the best bovine collagen, is always Grass-Fed, as this type of collagen is extracted from the cows that are raised in natural grassland which is free from harmful chemicals.

Collagen Type-I, II, III, and IV are the principal collagen proteins that occur in your body and the collagen extracted from bovine have a rich amount of Type-I and Type III collagens.

Collagen Type I & III are the most important constituents of your skin hence consuming bovine collagen supplements are useful in reducing wrinkles and fine lines of your skin. It also promotes electricity and moisture in your skin

Bovine collagens are available in two forms namely Bovine gelatin and Hydrolyzed Collagen. Let’s know more about these two forms of bovine collagen.

 

Bovine Gelatin:

Gelatin is partially hydrolyzed collagen protein extracted by boiling the cow skin, bone or ligaments. Therefore it is also called cooked Collagen Protein.

Like collagen protein gelatin is also made up of amino acids linked together by amide bonds, unlike native collagen, Gelatin protein has a low molecular weight, structurally less complex and can be digested by your body.

Bovine gelatin powder is used as an additive in desserts, custards, and many other food supplements.

 

Hydrolyzed Bovine Collagen:

Hydrolyzed bovine collagen is smaller peptide chains of collagen, obtained through chemical and enzymatic hydrolysis of Bovine collagen.

Hydrolyzed form of bovine collagen is available in the market as a capsule, liquid syrup, and powders.

Why Bovine Collagen

 

There are various types of collagen found in the market, that have been extracted from terrestrial (Pig, Chicken, Cow) and marine animals (Fish, Jellyfish).

Every type of collagen has its own benefits like marine collagen are a rich source for is type I & Type II collagen, Chicken collagen is generally used by pharmaceutical industries to manufacture various important drugs that provide relive in bone and neck pain.

Bovine collagen is a great source for Type I & Type III Collagen, the important constituent of your skin. It is very helpful to boost the skin texture, bone and muscle strength.

According to FDA bovine collagen is as safe as collagen extracted from other sources. Bovine collagen is relatively less costly and easily available in the market. Therefore bovine collagen is the choice of many people who are health and beauty conscious. It is also a great option for those who are allergic to shellfish and are unable to consume marine collagen.

Benefits of Bovine Collagen:

1. Boosts skin health:

Do you know 75% of the dry weight of your skin is collagen protein? And there are more than 20 types of collagen found in your body, out of which Type-I & Type-III is the major constituent of your skin.

And bovine collagen is a great source of Type-I & III. Therefore the bright sides of consuming bovine collagen supplements in your daily diet may slow the skin aging process by enhancing the skin collagen level and boost your skin health.

2. Increase muscle strength:

Bovine collagen supplements are a great source of various amino acids including glycine, arginine that helps in creatine production that supports your muscle mass. As compared to other proteins hydrolyzed bovine collagen supplements can be easily digested and absorbed by your body and help to increase your muscle strength.

Many studies also support that adding collagen supplements in the daily diet may help to fight against chronic joint pain and symptoms of osteoarthritis.

3. Improves bone health

Bovine collagen supplement is a great source of collagen type I & III and is an abundant source of many essential amino acids that are helpful in the synthesis of various other types of collagen and many other proteins. And as you know collagen is the most important constituent of your bone, therefore, taking bovine collagen supplements can help to improve your bone health. In some studies, it has also been found that bovine collagen supplements are helpful in the treatment of osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.

4. May help in better sleep:

Some studies it has been found that taking 3g of glycine before bedtime helps in the improvement of sleep.

And you know that bovine collagen supplement is a rich source of glycine, therefore it may help you in better sleep.

 

Bovine collagen provides powerful health benefits and, is as safe as other collagens, therefore you can include bovine collagen in your regular diet to boost up your body strength and skin texture.

You can choose either liquid, tablet or powder form of supplement, by making sure that you are not allergic to bovine or having and other serious health issues.

Take the right move towards your health and beauty by giving the perfect protein supplement to your body.

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