Bone Collagen Peptides - Powder

- A powdered blend of bioactive collagen peptides targeted to support osteoblast activity and bone mineral density, with added calcium, magnesium, vitamin K2 and vitamin D3.
- Each serving contains 5 grams of bioactive collagen peptides that are standardized to a molecular weight of 5 kDa to stimulate osteoblast activity and specifically regulate collagen production in the extracellular bone matrix.
- With an additional 100 mg of elemental calcium and 100 mg of elemental magnesium per serving in their highly bioavailable, fully chelated bisglycinate forms
- 1000 IU of vitamin D3 and 120 mcg of vitamin K2 per serving, to help with the proper absorption and regulation of calcium in the body, ensuring that calcium is directed to the bone and away from the vascular system
- 120 mcg of vitamin K2 per serving, in the form of K2Vital®, a microencapsulated soy-free MK-7 material, significantly more stable than competitive MK-7 materials and environmentally resistant against heat, humidity, light and acidity
Collagen accounts for almost 30% of the total protein content of the human body and is the main structural component of the skeletal system. Recent evidence has suggested that bone tissue integrity can be maintained or improved by supplementing with glycine-rich protein blend. However, not all collagens are created equal. The molecular weight distribution of collagen peptides and specific amino acid sequences are paramount for clinical success. For example, certain collagen peptides have been shown to stimulate fibroblast activity and influence collagen production in the skin, while other collagen peptides act on osteoblasts to promote bone health.
Bone Collagen Peptides from Cyto-Matrix contains a unique blend of bovine type I and type III collagen known as Fortibone®. Fortibone® is specifically designed to stimulate osteoblast activity, slow bone resorption and improve collagen production in the extracellular matrix of bone tissue. A double-blind, randomized human clinical trial found that 12 months of Fortibone® collagen bioactive peptide supplementation significantly increased bone mineral density in the spine and femoral neck of postmenopausal women with osteopenia or osteoporosis.
Although specific collagen peptides can have powerful and beneficial effects on skeletal tissue as an individual therapy, optimal bone health requires much more. Calcium, magnesium, vitamin K2 and vitamin D3 have unique, interconnected relationships that help control calcium regulation and bone growth.
For example, vitamin D3 is necessary for the absorption of calcium from the digestive tract, while magnesium is necessary to activate enzymes related to vitamin D3 metabolism. In fact, people who are loaded with magnesium are much less likely to be deficient in vitamin D3. Vitamin K2, on the other hand, is crucial for the proper distribution of calcium throughout the skeletal system and away from the cardiovascular system. It does this through its ability to activate two proteins, osteocalcin and matrix protein-GLA, thereby directing calcium in the right direction. As you can see, a deficiency in any of these nutrients can disrupt the overall balance of the body and negatively impact bone health.
It is for this reason that bone collagen peptides include calcium, magnesium, vitamin K2 and vitamin D3 in addition to the highly stable and specific bioactive collagen peptides to stimulate osteoblastic activity and promote bone health. These bioactive collagen peptides are standardized to an average molecular weight of 5 kDa, sourced from grass-fed and pasture-raised cows and guaranteed to be free of added hormones and antibiotics. Calcium and magnesium are delivered in their bioavailable, fully chelated bis-glycinate forms. Vitamin K2 is found under the name K2Vital®, the patented non-soy derived MK-7 that is microencapsulated with a starch bilayer for superior protection and stability. All in one easy-to-use powder delivery that mixes extremely well with minimal taste.