Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides

BrainFirst^® hydrolyzed collagen peptides, Type I and Type III, are obtained from grass-fed and pasture-raised cattle. They are non-GMO, and hormone and pesticide free.

Type I collagen is the most abundant form of collagen in the human body, making up around 90% of the total collagen, and is found in the skin, bones, tendons, and ligaments. Type III collagen, on the other hand, is found in smaller quantities in the skin, blood vessels, and internal organs.

Each serve of Smart Collagen contains a clinically meaningful dose of 15 grams of hydrolyzed collagen peptides, to ensure maximum effectiveness. Benefits of regular consumption of collagen peptides include:

Muscle mass and strength
Muscle growth
Collagen peptides have been shown to help promote muscle growth and improve muscle strength in older adults (Zdzieblik et al., 2015).

Sports performance
Collagen peptides have also been shown to improve sports performance by reducing muscle damage and promoting muscle recovery (Shaw et al., 2017).

Digestive health
Gut health
Collagen peptides have been shown to help improve gut health by reducing inflammation and improving gut barrier function (Xu et al., 2020).

Inflammatory bowel disease treatment
Collagen peptides have also been shown to help reduce symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease by reducing inflammation and improving gut health (Choi et al., 2019).

Joint health
Osteoarthritis treatment
Collagen peptides have been shown to help reduce joint pain and improve function in people with osteoarthritis (Bello et al., 2006).

Rheumatoid arthritis treatment
Collagen peptides have also been shown to improve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis by reducing inflammation and improving joint function (Moskowitz et al., 2000).

Skin health
Anti-aging effects
Collagen peptides have been shown to help improve skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines (Proksch et al., 2014).

Wound healing
Collagen peptides have also been shown to improve wound healing by promoting the growth of new skin tissue (Pereira et al., 2021).

Hydrolyzed collagen peptides are included in:

References
Bello, A. E., Oesser, S., & Collagen hydrolysate in articular cartilage homeostasis: a review of the literature. Current Medical Research and Opinion, 22(11), 2221-2232.
Choi, S. Y., Ko, E. J., Lee, Y. H., Kim, B. G., Shin, H. J., & Lee, S. J. (2019). Effect of collagen peptide supplementation on inflammation, oxidative stress, and intestinal mucosal immunity in inflammatory bowel disease: a pilot study. Journal of Medicinal Food, 22(11), 1107-1113.
Moskowitz, R. W., Zgonis, M. H., & Resnick, D. (2000). The role of collagen hydrolysate in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Current Medical Research and Opinion, 16(6), 379-382.
Pereira, R. F., Carvalho, R. D. C., & Pereira, L. J. (2021). Collagen-based biomaterials for wound healing: A systematic review. Biomedical Materials, 16(4), 042004.
Proksch, E., Segger, D., Degwert, J., Schunck, M., Zague, V., & Oesser, S. (2014). Oral supplementation of specific collagen peptides has beneficial effects on human skin physiology: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 27(1), 47-55.
Shaw, G., Lee-Barthel, A., Ross, M. L., Wang, B., & Baar, K. (2017). Vitamin C–enriched gelatin supplementation before intermittent activity augments collagen synthesis. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 105(1), 136
Xu, Y., Li, C., & Zhang, Q. (2020). Effect of collagen peptides intake on skin ageing and platelet release in chronologically aged mice revealed by cytokine array analysis. Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, 24(13), 7292-7305.
Zdzieblik, D., Oesser, S., Baumstark, M. W., Gollhofer, A., & König, D. (2015). Collagen peptide supplementation in combination with resistance training improves body composition and increases muscle strength in elderly sarcopenic men: a randomised controlled trial. The British Journal of Nutrition, 114(8), 1237-1245.