HEKA Collagen Shot 10.000

Why is collagen so important?

Collagen is the most represented protein in our body, as it represents between 25 and 30% of all proteins in the body, which means about a third of the body’s composition, and makes up as much as 80% of the dermis. It is found in cartilage, skin, teeth, nails, muscle tendons, body organ walls and hair. We know as many as 16 types of collagen, and 80-90% of collagen in the body is represented by types I, II and III. The most abundant collagen in the body is collagen type I.

HEKA Collagen is hydrolysed, which means that a hydrolysis process is used during production, whereby the collagen is broken down into smaller basic building blocks called peptides. Peptides are more easily broken down into their basic building blocks (amino acids) in the digestive tract and consequently are more easily absorbed.

Learn about the different types of collagen

The most important function of collagen in tissues is to ensure their strength.
TYPE I COLLAGEN is present in tendons, ligaments and bones, where it creates strong fibrous tissue (according to the rope principle), as ligaments and tendons must withstand strong stretching. This type of collagen is also part of the skin. It is most abundant in marine sources (fish), it is also present in pork and beef.

TYPE II COLLAGEN is most commonly found in cartilage, where it forms dense networks of very thin fibers as cartilage is exposed to pressure from all sides. It is most abundant in poultry and beef (cartilage).

TYPE III COLLAGEN is the second most abundant collagen in tissues. It is mainly found in tissues with elastic properties, such as the skin, lungs, intestinal wall and blood vessel walls, it is also present in bones, cartilage, dentin (the coating on the teeth), tendons and other connective tissues. It is found in pork (along with type I collagen) and beef (it is especially abundant in the skin).