What is collagen?

Collagen is a key structural protein found throughout the body and is often referred to as the “building blocks” or “glue” for many body tissues. Collagen accounts for up 40 percent of the total protein found in the body, and these proteins are a vital component of connective tissues, including tendons, ligaments, skin and muscles.

Why collagen?

Over time, the body’s natural collagen production slows, resulting in signs of early aging. With the slow production of collagen, the body is unable to repair or replace the collagen that has been lost.

Supplementing with native collagen stimulates collagen production and rebuilds collagen structures throughout the body. This whole-body healing and regenerative process repairs damage and reduces inflammation.

Native collagen

Native collagen maintains the “native” or natural circular structure of collagen.
A protein is a three-dimensional molecule with a specific shape, and this shape determines its specific role in the body. While the shapes of some proteins cause chemical reactions or relay signals, the role of the helical shape of collagen is to provide structural support in tissues like skin and cartilage.

Other collagen supplements contain proteins that have been broken into fragments, or peptides, resulting in watered down versions of the collagen structure. Without the full collagen protein molecule, these peptides can only mitigate symptoms. Collagen Native • Type 2 is extracted gently to ensure that the collagen maintains its natural helical shape, allowing your body to rebuild and rejuvenate its collagen supply.

Type 2 collagen

There are different types of collagen found in the body. Of these collagen types, type 2 is among the most abundant and is found in joints, ribs, eyes and the spine. Type 2 collagen stimulates the production of both type 2 and type 1 collagen, a protein abundant in skin, tendon, and bone. By supplementing with type 2 collagen, you get the benefits of both type 1 and type 2 collagen.

Bovine-sourced collagen

Collagen Native • Type 2 is only produced from bovine cartilage through a gentle extraction process that maintains the integrity of the protein. Our collagen is sourced specially from bovine cartilage because its properties closely match human collagen. Bovine-sourced collagen is more similar to human collagen than other collagen you’ll find on the market, including chicken and marine- sourced collagen.

Why our collagen—Collagen Native • Type 2?

Through our scientific testing and evaluation, research shows that in the appropriate dosages, Collagen Native • Type 2 provides whole-body healing and regenerative properties for cartilage, skin elasticity, gut lining, capillary walls, and other tissues affected by the aging process.

One body

One body. Full life.

You don’t have to settle for aches, pains and other aging symptoms due to deteriorating cartilage and tissue damage. At SBEDGE®, Supplements, we know you enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle. Bysupplementing with Collagen Native • Type 2, you are taking care of your body, so you can reclaim your whole life.

Rebuild

Replenish your body’s collagen structures.

Renew

Stimulate collagen synthesis, repairing years of body damage.

Restore

Reduce inflammation and find regenerative healing for your one body.

Active Aging

You have one body. Help it age well.

Support your one body in every stage with Collagen Native • Type 2. Your body thrives with proper collagen production, no matter what stage of life you are in. Help replenish your body’s natural collagen production process. Support your one body with Collagen Native • Type 2.

Improve the appearance of your skin with Collagen Native • Type 2. By age 30, wrinkles form and skin becomes dry and dull as the body’s natural production of collagen slows. A major component of the largest organ in the body, collagen hydrates and strengthens our skin. Supplementing with CollagenNative • Type 2 stimulates your body’s ability to produce collagen, improving skin elasticity, increasing skin hydration and diminishing the appearance of wrinkles. Collagen Native • Type 2 addresses damage caused by sun exposure and other skin conditions, and has shown to be beneficial when aiding in wound repair.

Joint Health

Relieve joint pain and reclaim the active lifestyle you’ve always enjoyed.

Don’t let joint pain slow you down. Supplementing with collagen stimulates body tissues to make more cartilage, the rubber-like tissue that protects joints. Inflammation is reduced, relieving pain and decreasing swelling. Help your body benefit from the regenerative healing process. Supplement withCollagen Native • Type 2.

Gut Health

Support proper gut function for better overall health.

When the digestive system works well, your whole body benefits. Through the digestive system, nutrients and other beneficial molecules flow into the body’s bloodstream while simultaneously working to keep harmful pathogens out. Collagen is ideal for optimal gut health because it contains plentiful amino acids that line the GI tract. After entering the bloodstream, Collagen Native • Type 2 is further broken down for incorporation into new collagen structures in the gut, leading to decreased inflammation and promoting repair of the intestinal wall, offering relief from common digestive discomfort.

Bone Health

Act now. Prevent bone loss later.

Do what you can to ensure your bones supports the body you want for years to come. Bones are mostly comprised of collagen, providing a strong structure for your entire body. As collagen deteriorates with age, bone mass does as well, increasing the risk of bone density issues and fractures. Supplementing with Collagen Native • Type 2 has shown to increase bone mineral density, providing prevention for common bone issues due to the natural aging process.

Heart Health

At the heart of it all, it’s your health.

Support your overall heart health with Collagen Native • Type 2. Research has shown that collagen may help reduce the risk of heart-related issues. Collagen provides structure for arteries, the blood vessels surrounding the heart. Without proper levels of collagen, arteries can become weak and fragile, lessening their ability to pump blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Muscle Mass

Keep your body strong, for all your favorite movements.

Collagen accounts for up 10 percent of muscle tissue. Some studies have shown that supplementing with native collagen type 2 promotes the synthesis of muscle proteins like creatine. This stimulates muscle growth and boosts muscle mass.

Strengthen Hair and Nails

As a major component of hair and nails, collagen has shown to prevent brittleness, and therefore, support growth of hair and nails. In fact, one study has shown there’s an important relationship between supplementing with collagen and hair follicle regeneration, showing collagen’s potential as a solution for hair loss.

Brain Health

The human brain has 400 miles of blood vessels that feed the 100 billion memory cells in the body. When the blood vessels responsible for blood flow to the brain become damaged by aging, issues develop. Type 2 collagen can slow the damage to the blood vessels that feed the brain.

Reduced Inflammation

Type 2 collagen enters the body and breaks down in the stomach to produce peptides that enter the gut. This stimulates the immune system to produce molecules that reduce inflammation in joints, the digestive system and muscle tissues.

About SBEDGE® Supplements

The team at SBEDGE® Supplements specializes in the extraction and purification of proteins and biomolecules. Led by Allan Kramer, Ph.D., our team of protein chemistry experts has more than 20 years of experience manufacturing the highest quality dietary ingredients for overall health. Made in the USA, SBEDGE® Supplements builds quality into every process to create product excellence. SBEDGE® Supplements is a division of Sioux Biochemical and is based in Sioux Center, Iowa.