Collagen smoothie

Collagen Smoothie is partially hydrolyzed beef collagen in powdered, easily soluble form.

Collagen, generally speaking, is the main protein that forms connective tissue. It is extracted by boiling beef joints, bones and other offal. It then undergoes a drying process. By means of enzymes, protein molecules are broken down into smaller polypeptide chains that serve as a nutritional supplement.

It can be taken in the form of tablets, capsules or in our case - in a delicious shake. It is a drinkable collagen that can be consumed alone or added to other drinks and foods.

Product Content

Main ingredients

• Hydrolyzed beef collagen
• Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
• Wild blueberry, lyophilized
• Stevia
• Freeze-dried strawberry (Fragaria)

Nutrition Facts:

• Single dose: 10 g (2 scoops)
• Amount: 300 g (30 doses)
• Packaging for: 30 days

In a single/daily dose – 10 g (2 measuring spoons):

• Hydrolyzed beef collagen - 8.9 g
• Wild blueberry (lyophilized) – 1 g
• Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) – 100 mg
• Freeze-dried strawberry 8%

We offer pure and natural support for your health:

• 100% active ingredients
• Gluten free
• Lactose free
• No added sugar
• It does not contain preservatives and artificial colors
• Not tested on animals

Recommendations for admission

Recommended daily intake

Take 10 grams daily (two measuring spoons) dissolved in 100 ml of water, juice, or beverage of your choice.

Recommended intake period

To get the maximum effect from the product, we recommend taking it for 3 months, then take a break of 1 month before repeating the cycle.

Other recommendations

• Do not exceed the recommended daily dose
• Not to be taken by pregnant and lactating women
• The product is not a substitute for a varied diet
• The product is not a medicine, but a food supplement

Who is it suitable for?

Collagen Smoothie is a modern and innovative formula that provides you with partially hydrolyzed collagen into easily digestible peptides, with added wild blueberry extract and Vitamin C.

The addition of Collagen Smoothie to the diet is suitable for:

• Amateurs and professional athletes
• People with weak connective tissue
• The female gender, for whom beautiful and vibrant hair, skin and nails are a priority
• Faster recovery after injuries
• Faster wound healing
• People with reduced immunity and impaired intestinal permeability

The trust of our customers is important to us. Therefore, each product has a registration number issued by the Agency responsible for the control of food and food additives, which verifies its authenticity and quality: T032304815

GMP certificate

GMP certificate - Good Manufacturing Practice - represents the gold standard in the production of nutritional supplements.

VitaOn products are produced following strict production processes and strict control at every stage, guaranteeing high quality and safety.

GMP certificates are a kind of proof of our company's dedication to providing you with only first-class premium products.

We prioritize consistency, accuracy and cleanliness, thus offering you peace of mind and trust that we are responsible for.

What is collagen?

Collagen is a structural protein, or protein, that serves as the basis for the construction of our connective tissue. It is the most abundant and most widespread protein in the human body and reaches 70% of the total.

Connective tissue forms a large part of:

• You put
• The tendons
• The skin
• The hair
• The teeth
• The nails

Collagen, which is the building material for healthy and quality connective tissue, is a protein that our body can synthesize on its own.

Aging processes are largely the result of the production of collagen, which is not of sufficient quality, as well as elastin - the other protein in the composition of connective tissue.

There are many reasons for this, namely harmful factors such as:

• Action of free radicals
• The harmful effect of UV - the rays from the sun
• Smoking
• The alcohol
• Harmful foods - rich in refined sugar, fat and poor in vitamins and minerals
• Hormonal deficiencies (with advancing age, the levels of sex hormones decrease, which are also involved in the regulation of connective tissue qualities).

It is good to know that in the presence of these harmful factors, as well as symptoms of collagen deficiency, we can help our body.

This is done by adding collagen to our diet in the form of tablets, capsules or in our case - an easily soluble collagen smoothie (or liquid collagen).

The support of collagen synthesis can be supplemented with the intake of several other substances important for the process, which we will mention below.

Types of collagen

Collagen, which is included in the composition of nutritional supplements, most often originates from large, horned livestock - cows, buffaloes and others. Porcine collagen is sometimes used.

Recently, ocean or marine collagen, which is derived from marine life, has become very popular. There are some differences between the two groups, which we will explain in more detail.

In the structure of the body, 5 main types of collagen are distinguished - collagen type 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. In addition to them, 23 more types, which are less common, have been found.

Collagen type 1

Collagen type 1 is the main component of calcified tissue, teeth and bones.

It is available in high percentage in:

• The skin
• The tendons
• Blood vessels
• Lungs
• The heart

May be involved in cell signaling as a ligand.

Collagen type 2

Collagen type 2 is the most abundant extracellular material of cartilage tissue, and disorders and deficiencies of this type are associated with numerous diseases, such as skeletal dysplasias, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis.

Collagen type 3

Collagen type 3 consists of only one collagen alpha chain and belongs to the group of so-called fibrillar (filamentous) collagens. This type of collagen is also an important component of blood vessels and muscles.

It appears to perform its functions in combination with collagen type 1 in the skin, tendons, blood vessel walls and joint (synovial) membranes. Deficiency and disorders in its composition are associated with vascular insufficiency, aortic and arterial aneurysms and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

Collagen type 4

Collagen type 4 is the predominant basement membrane collagen, literally building the foundation. Mutations in this protein lead to chronic kidney disease, Alport syndrome, and others.

Collagen type 5

Collagen type 5 is available in:

• The cornea
• The matrix (intercellular substance) of bones
• The muscles
• Lungs
• The liver
• The placenta

Collagen type 5 functions as well as collagen type 3 in combination with collagen type 1.

Collagen disturbed in detail

Collagen Smoothie is composed of bovine (beef) collagen extracted from tendons, joints and bones and other by-products. Type I and type III collagen prevail in the composition of the product.

For easier digestibility and solubility, the final product after drying the extract is subjected to enzymatic treatment, by means of proteases - enzymes that break down proteins into smaller collagen peptides.

In addition to containing a whopping 8.9 grams of hydrolyzed beef collagen, we've added 1 gram of lyophilized wild blueberry extract and 100 mg of vitamin C per serving.

Wild Bilberry Extract (Vaccinium uliginosum)

The wild blueberry is an extremely useful plant whose leaves and fruits contain a huge variety of active secondary metabolites. They are represented by substances that belong to the family of polyphenols.

They are divided into several groups:

• Anthocyanins
• Flavonoids - flavanols and flavonols
• Proanthocyanidins
• Phenolic acids

The substances in the blueberry composition have strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. They protect our cells and tissues from the harmful effects of free radicals.

Excessive oxidative stress is extremely harmful to connective tissue. For this reason, people who are exposed to more harmful factors often suffer from symptoms of premature aging.

They are expressed in:

• Dry and wrinkled skin with reduced elasticity
• Brittle nails
• Brittle hair without vitality
• Reduced vision
• Atherosclerosis and its accompanying complications

The reason for this is the mutations and micro-defects in the collagen structure, which occur as a result of oxidative stress.

Wild bilberry prevents the action of free radicals and reduces the risk of mutations and disorders in the synthesis of this protein important for connective tissue.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is an essential micronutrient. The other name under which it is found is ascorbic acid or simply ascorbate. In nature, it occurs most often in the form of salts of the metals sodium and calcium - sodium ascorbate and calcium ascorbate.

This substance is not subject to synthesis in our body and therefore it is essential to obtain it through food or in the form of a food supplement.

Everyone knows that it is an extremely strong antioxidant and is very important for immunity. People take it in high amounts during colds.

It is contained in citrus fruits, hot peppers, forest fruits and in general in all plant species in sufficient quantity.

However, few know that it is closely related to the processes of synthesis and maturation of collagen as a cofactor of the enzymes that carry out these biochemical reactions.

Clinical studies prove the beneficial effect of vitamin C as far as the synthesis of healthy connective tissue is concerned.

The results summarize that ascorbic acid helps to:

• Faster healing of musculoskeletal injuries
• Faster wound healing
• Improves skin condition
• Stimulating hair growth

These effects are related not only to the direct involvement of the vitamin on collagen synthesis, but also to its antioxidant effect. As we pointed out above, oxidative stress is the number one reason for disrupting the integrity and quality of synthesized collagen.

Benefits of taking a collagen smoothie

Collagen Smoothie results are due to the combined action of collagen type 1 and type 2 with vitamin C and wild blueberry extract. They work synergistically to contribute to the effects that healthy collagen has on connective tissue.

Benefits for bone, joint and tendon health

We noted above that collagen type 2 is the most abundant collagen in the joints and their structure and is of the greatest importance when it comes to their health. However, collagen type 1 and type 2 work together in combination and also contribute to the health of joint surfaces, synovial capsules and cartilage.

Research shows that in cases of trauma that affects tendons and ligaments, sprains and tears, adding collagen leads to a shorter regeneration time. In addition, it contributes to the quality construction of the new connective tissue, which comes into use in the recovery of disorders from the injury.

There is evidence that the use of collagen in athletes reduces the chance of injuries of the specified type, as well as the development of arthrotic changes. This means that collagen protects against wear and tear on the joints, which is extremely important for athletes subjected to intense monotype loads of the musculoskeletal system.

Benefits for the muscles

Physical loads in all types of sports work on a similar principle. During physical exertion, muscle fibers are torn. Depending on the type of loads, different types of muscle fibers are injured.

These micro-traumas that follow any physical exertion trigger a cascade of biochemical processes that trigger muscle healing and hyper-repair processes. Thanks to them, adaptation is achieved and we have the opportunity to become stronger and more durable.

In sports and loads related to endurance, the slow-twitch fibers are stressed more. In them, recovery processes are associated with adaptive changes at the mitochondrial level.

With this type of fiber, hypertrophy and muscle building is not sought. However, supplementation with hydrolyzed, native collagen resulted in improved recovery and a reduction in the inflammatory response, which was further enhanced by the combined intake of vitamin C.

With greater loading of fast-twitch muscle fibers, most often in strength sports, the principles of adaptation are related to over-recovery of muscle fibers.

In this case, the benefits of taking hydrolyzed collagen are more pronounced, significantly shortening the recovery time, as well as the strength of the muscle fibers.

Benefits for skin, hair and nails

The main component of the skin is collagen. It is represented by 85-90% collagen type 1 and 10-15% collagen type 3.

Over time, collagen fibers are damaged and this process is closely related to the aging process of the skin. Skin aging is a consequence of a decrease in collagen density and thickness of the dermis, as well as decreased levels of synthesis and renewal of important structural proteins.

Collagen supplementation can improve skin integrity and modulate skin aging. It is effective in reducing the amount and depth of wrinkles and skin rejuvenation. These effects are the reason why collagen is also widely used in cosmetics. It is also increasingly recommended for oral use.

There is clinical data that provides evidence to support the benefit of taking hydrolyzed collagen on skin vitality and hydration.

Also, taking collagen has a proven effect on wound healing. Reduces healing time due to stimulation of own collagen formation.

In addition to the skin, taking collagen supplements also has a beneficial effect on its appendages - hair and nails.

Collagen is recommended to improve hair structure and hair hydration. It has a protective effect against UV rays and the harmful effect of shampoos, as well as mechanical damage from drying and straightening with hair dryers and presses.

Gives shine and vitality to the hair, protects against female hair loss, and restores the volume and density of the hair.

It has a beneficial effect on people suffering from thin and brittle nails. Improves the growth rate and quality of the nail plate. This is easily explained, as nails are entirely composed of non-cellular connective tissue.

Benefits for intestinal function and immunity

Our digestive system is the first barrier protecting our body from harmful environmental factors that we take in with food and drink.

In the modern world, unhealthy eating habits are a daily occurrence. We consume a large amount of refined sugar and foods rich in trans fats. They lead to the formation of a large amount of free radicals and multiply oxidative stress.

Oxidative stress is associated with an immune response that leads to inflammatory processes.

The intestinal epithelium (the mucous membrane that covers our intestines) is responsible for the processes of absorption (digestion) of nutrients and secretion of mucin (the mucous protective layer). With high local oxidative stress and increased immune inflammatory response, the most affected are those cells that undergo intensive division and renewal.

In this case, these are the enterocytes - the epithelial cells covering the mucous layer of the intestine. When they are damaged, an additional immune response is initiated and numerous inflammatory mediators are released. Cellular immunity sends cells to the front line to remove damaged structures, thus our own body destroys the architectonics (structure) of tissues.

Under the action of enzymes, mediators and immune cells, the intercellular matrix is also damaged - in general, it is a non-cellular substance formed almost exclusively from collagen and elastin.

Damage to the connective tissue in the structure of the intestinal wall leads to leaky gut syndrome, disrupting the transport of substances.

Another important problem it leads to is the entry of pathogenic microorganisms into the bloodstream.

The gut has its own immune system, which is our body's first barrier. When their permeability is disturbed, overstimulation of the immune system is reached, and finally a state of immune deficiency is reached.

The intake of natural collagen leads to the restoration of the intestinal intercellular matrix and restoration of the intestinal barrier. In this way, the immune system of our body is stimulated and maintained healthy and systemic.

Benefits for blood vessel health

Like the intestinal tract, venous vessels have an innermost layer called the intima. Beneath it is a layer of muscle fibers and an abundant intercellular matrix, which, depending on the size and nature of the blood vessel (venous or arterial), is represented by a different percentage of collagen and elastin.

Due to harmful factors or trauma, the vascular endothelium can be damaged, creating the conditions for an inflammatory response. When the blood comes into contact with the collagen, a reaction of platelet aggregation is initiated and the formation of a thrombus to "clog" the vessel defect.

Another property of collagen is to ensure the strength of the vessel so that it is not easily traumatized. With the synthesis of poor-quality collagen, the vessels become easily brittle and the result is easy bruising, as well as the appearance of varicose veins. With a defect in the collagen fibers of the arterial vessels, the chance of aneurysms and dissections increases.

Taking hydrolyzed collagen has a beneficial effect on the health of the vascular system.

What are the advantages of the "Collagen Smoothie" supplement from VitaOn?

Collagen Smoothie is partially digested beef collagen in the form of a delicious shake to provide your body with the building blocks for its own synthesis of healthy connective tissue.

We have added Vitamin C to stimulate the production and maturation of quality collagen in your body, as well as wild blueberry extract. Its function in the smoothie is to provide the body's need for antioxidants to protect your cells from damage.

Collagen Smoothie will ensure longevity and health in your amateur or professional sports career by protecting you from injury and helping you recover if you have already suffered one.

Swollen collagen products hide a number of disadvantages - difficult solubility, low digestibility and bad, sometimes unbearable taste.

Our Smoothie is a delicious shake that is composed of partially hydrolyzed collagen to ensure high bioavailability and digestibility.

It is a favorite of the fairer sex due to its undeniable properties to rejuvenate and hydrate the skin, smooth out wrinkles and restore radiance. It has an extremely good effect on the hair - it strengthens the structure of the hair and makes it more beautiful and voluminous.

Collagen Smoothie is a complete product suitable for active people who care about their health and active longevity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it effective to take hydrolyzed beef collagen?

Meta-analyses confirm that the benefits of taking hydrolyzed beef collagen are statistically significant in terms of hydration, elasticity and smoothing of skin wrinkles.

For what period of time can I take beef collagen?

There are no established norms for the duration and amount of intake of hydrolyzed collagen. Experiments confirm that the use of collagen is safe in amounts up to 30 grams per day for a period of 6 months.

Can I expect side effects after taking collagen?

Yes. Although hydrolyzed collagen is completely safe, not everyone tolerates this supplement well. Bloating, gas, heartburn and reflux have been reported.