{"product_id":"total-body-collagen","title":"Total Body Collagen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-desc1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"info-title\"\u003eInfo: Available in Two Flavours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-desc2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrought to you by a trusted Canadian brand, Natural Factors, Total Body Collagen is a true all-rounder. It features a clean proprietary form clinically proven to not only help maintain muscles and joints but also to help improve skin elasticity and reduce fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, and it's been bolstered with L-Tryptophan to make it a complete protein and with additional L-Glutamine and Vitamin C and Biotin as co-factors to facilitate more collagen and muscle formation, and Hyaluronic Acid to help plump up the skin and keep your joints lubricated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-note\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"prod-title\"\u003eProduct Notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 25px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"225\" width=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KwRTI1t50eY\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollagen supplements have come a long way over the past 20 years or so. Time was, when they were offered with a minimum of processing, the principal debates were how much to take and whether they should marine-, bovine-, or chicken-sourced or some combination of Types I, II, or III, to be more effective for a given purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNowadays, when the science behind it all is better understood* and most forms (sometimes even the naturally smaller-sized collagen molecules from fish scales) are consequently being \"hydrolyzed\" or broken down into far more efficient 'peptides' with smaller molecular weights with the use of enzymes to enable them to enter our bloodstream intact instead of being completely broken down by our digestive systems first, the debates are primarily over which molecular weights and 'shapes' should be taken for which purposes, and what ingredients those should be paired with to best achieve those goals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this case, where the desired outcome on which type of connective tissue to help is basically 'All of the Above,' Natural Factors has opted for a combination of Types I \u0026amp; III collagen sourced from the hides of pasture-raised, grass fed cattle hydrolyzed to an average molecular weight of 2,000 Daltons: the ideal size to fit the receptors in the fibroblast cells in our dermis that produce collagen and elastin. That's been paired with Vitamin C, which our bodies need to cross-link or knit together the various types of amino acids available to it, to create and stabilize new collagen fibres; and with Biotin, which is needed to produce keratin, the main structural protein providing strength to the hair, skin, and nails. And to assist both the anti-aging and joint pain reduction goals, bear in mind, the tendons and ligaments which stabilize our joints are actually made of Type I collagen, and the 18 types of amino acids in these highly bioavailable Type I and III peptides do provide building blocks for regenerating skin, muscles, tendons, and bones even in the absence of Type II collagen, plus HLA (Hyaluronic Acid) has been added to help retain moisture in both the skin and in the shock-absorbing synovial fluid of the joints, and L-glutamine and L-tryptophan have been added to help rebuild the muscles, which also help with shock-absorption and stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated Products: \u003ca title=\"Genestra - Collagen Liquid Enhanced\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avivahealth.com\/products\/genestra-collagen-liquid-enhanced\"\u003eEnhanced \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid\u003c\/strong\u003e (Verisol) Collagen\u003c\/a\u003e, from Genestra, to maintain healthy skin, hair, and nails; and several other proprietary types of collagen produced by Verisol's developer (Gelita) in CanPrev formulations targeted primarily at more specific areas: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.avivahealth.com\/products\/canprev-collagen-bone\" title=\"CanPrev - Collagen Bone (Fortibone)\"\u003eForti-\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.avivahealth.com\/products\/canprev-collagen-bone\" title=\"CanPrev - Collagen Bone (Fortibone)\"\u003ebone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003ca title=\"CanPrev - Collagen Tendo Recover (TENDOFORTE)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avivahealth.com\/products\/canprev-collagen-tendo-recover\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTendo\u003c\/strong\u003e-forte\u003c\/a\u003e (for tendons); and \u003ca title=\"CanPrev - Collagen Joint \u0026amp; Cartilage (FORTIGEL)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avivahealth.com\/products\/canprev-collagen-joint-cartilage\"\u003eForti-\u003cstrong\u003egel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (for joints \u0026amp; cartilage).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* (Previously, the collagen we ingest was regarded as simply being a hearty source of protein our digestive system breaks down into constituent parts - amino acids - which then serve as 'building blocks' are bodies can use to rebuild our cartilage, tendons, ligaments, muscles, skin, bones, nails, gums, teeth, and hair.  After studying how the types with lower molecular weights operated, the scientific understanding has evolved. We now realize that when largely intact collagen peptide molecules of certain sizes and shapes are circulating in the bloodstream, they can function as signals to stimulate the relevant tissues to start repairing themselves -- as if they are keys floating around until the they find the right locks or slots (the receptors) to fit into. In essence, the receptors interpret the presence of all those free-floating collagen fragments as evidence that some sort of traumatic injury or tissue death due to aging or UV damage has occurred, so our bodies better start producing more of that type of tissue to compensate.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Ingredients\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Ingredients-title\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 1 Scoop Serving (= 11.7 g for Salted Vanilla; 13 g for Unflavoured) contains: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10 g VERISOL® BIOACTIVE COLLAGEN PEPTIDES\u003cspan\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e (type I and III hydrolyzed collagen) (bovine skin*)\u003cbr\u003e50 mg Hyaluronic acid\u003cbr\u003e100 mg L-tryptophan\u003cbr\u003e500 mg L-glutamine\u003cbr\u003e60 mg Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate, dihydrate)\u003cbr\u003e500 mcg Biotin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo other ingredients in unflavoured type. Non-medicinal ingredients in \u003cstrong\u003eSalted Vanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e type: Natural flavours, salt, purified stevia leaf extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** Sourced from pasture-raised, grass-fed, hormone- and antibiotic-free cattle. Verisol is a \u003cspan\u003eregistered trademark of Gelita AG.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners in either type, and also no: dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, or genetically modified genes or proteins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified as Antibiotic-Free, Hormone-Free and Gluten-Free by ISURA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmino Acid Profile for the Verisol (not including the added L-Glutamine \u0026amp; Tryptophan):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL-Alanine: 8.6%\u003cbr\u003eL-Aspartic acid: 5.8%\u003cbr\u003eL-Glutamic acid: 10.2%\u003cbr\u003eGlycine: 22.2%\u003cbr\u003eL-Histidine: 1.0%\u003cbr\u003eL-Hydroxyproline: 11.9%\u003cbr\u003eL-Isoleucine: 1.4%\u003cbr\u003eL-Leucine: 2.7%\u003cbr\u003eL-Lysine: 3.6%\u003cbr\u003eL-Methionine: 0.9%\u003cbr\u003eL-Phenylalanine: 2.1%\u003cbr\u003eL-Proline: 12.7%\u003cbr\u003eL-Serine: 3.2%\u003cbr\u003eL-Threonine: 1.8%\u003cbr\u003eL-Tyrosine: 0.8%\u003cbr\u003eL-Valine: 2.4%\u003cbr\u003eHydroxylysine: 1.6%\u003cbr\u003eL-Arginine: 7.3%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"suggested\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"suggested-title\"\u003eSuggested Usage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended adult dose: 1 scoop (approx. 11.7 g) daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Mix product well in one to two cups of liquid (be it juice, water, warm (but not boiling, so as not to degrade the Vitamin C) coffee or tea, etc.) immediately before consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor improving \u003cstrong\u003eJoint Pain \u003c\/strong\u003eassociated with osteoarthritis: use regularly for at least 5 months to see beneficial effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warnings\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"warnings-title\"\u003eWarnings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep out of the reach of children. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are taking antidepressants. You may experience gastrointestinal disturbances when using this product. Consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms worsen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealth Canada Natural Product Number: 80080631.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"science\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"science-title\"\u003eSupporting Science:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHexsel, Doris et al. “Oral supplementation with specific bioactive collagen peptides improves nail growth and reduces symptoms of brittle nails.” \u003cem\u003eJournal of Cosmetic Dermatology\u003c\/em\u003e, 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOesser, S. “The oral intake of specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides has a positive effect on hair thickness.” \u003cem\u003eNUTRAfoods\u003c\/em\u003e, 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul, Cristiana et al. “Significant Amounts of Functional Collagen Peptides Can Be Incorporated in the Diet While Maintaining Indispensable Amino Acid Balance.” \u003cem\u003eNutrients\u003c\/em\u003e, 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProksch, E et al. “Oral intake of specific bioactive collagen peptides reduces skin wrinkles and increases dermal matrix synthesis.” \u003cem\u003eSkin Pharmacology and Physiology\u003c\/em\u003e, 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Natural Factors Nutritional Products Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Salted Vanilla (430g)","offer_id":42885173280862,"sku":"29629","price":59.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unflavoured (500g)","offer_id":42885173313630,"sku":"29630","price":59.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/1051\/files\/natural-factors-total-body-collagen.jpg?v=1783627355","url":"https:\/\/www.avivahealth.com\/products\/total-body-collagen","provider":"AvivaHealth.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}