Pro Collagen Plus - Vanilla Creamer

Collagen peptides

●   Supports skin elasticity, hair growth, skin hydration, joint comfort, cardiovascular health, digestive health, dental health, wound healing, and increased bone density (72).

●   Most abundant protein in the body is paramount in maintaining optimal connective tissue integrity (72,71).

●   Collagen type III are vital for blood vessel elasticity thus optimizing stroke volume (blood flow), lowered blood pressure (72, 70).

●   Reduces the age-associated loss of collagen production decline (72,71).

●   Type I supplementation supports the development of skin, bone, teeth, tendon, ligaments, vascular ligature, and organs (70,71,72).

●   Hydrolyzed collagen peptides provide the amino acids of collagen synthesis in the dermis via increased elastin fiber creation (70,72).

●   Collagen oligopeptides (ligands) attach to fibroblasts (bone formation cells) receptors on the fibroblast membrane synthesizing new collagen production (70,71,72).

Alanine

●   Amino acid that is used to make proteins.

●   Supports the break down tryptophan and vitamin B-6.

●   Source of energy for muscles and the central nervous system.

●   Supports a healthy immune system

●   Helps the body use sugars.

Aspartic Acid

●    Supports athletic performance, and muscle strength

L-Cysteine

●   Supports natural collagen production

L-Glutamine

●   The most abundant amino acid in skeletal muscle that fuels immune cells, improves exercise recovery, and optimizes gut microbiome (18).

●   Vital for lymphocyte (immune cell) proliferation (growth) and paramount in neutrophil (immune cell) destruction of bacteria (18).

●   Vital for activation of genetic signals that support immune function and vitality (18).

●   Glutamine is utilized by immune cells at high rates during catabolic conditions (post-surgery, sepsis, burns, and extreme exercise (18).

Glycine

●   contributes to cellular growth and health

L- Arginine

●   Natural vasodilator precursor to increased nitric oxide levels (1).

●   Supports immune function by maturation of the T cell (immune cell) receptor zeta (TCR) (2).

●   Improves exercise performance via increased stroke volume (blood flow) and increased nutrient delivery to exercising muscle (3).

●   Reduces arterial blood pressure, insulin resistance, and supports fat lipolysis (fat burning) (4).

BCAA 2:1 (Leucine, Valine, Isoleucine)

●   Improve exercise performance, increase muscle protein synthesis, prevent muscle tissue break down, supports immunity, gut health, lipid metabolism, and recovery (41,42).

●   Leucine stimulates muscle protein synthesis (muscle growth) via stimulation of the mTORC1 pathway (genetic pathway for cell growth) even in a caloric deficit (41).

●   Suppresses muscle degradative pathway (muscle tissue break down) during times of catabolism and caloric deficit (41).

●   Leucine stimulates muscle growth in sarcopenic elderly individuals that have increased leucine needs (41).

●   Acts as a regulator to promote intestinal development, nutrient transporters, and immune-related function (42).

L-Tyrosine

●   Supports memory, cognitive flexibility, the executive function of the brain, and convergent thinking (60).

●   A precursor to dopamine and is vital for dopamine synthesis in the brain (60).

●   Supports cognitive function in individuals with high amounts of stress and anxiety (60,61).

●   Increases dopamine levels in highly stressed individuals (60).

L- Lysine

●   Supports skin health, immune health, antioxidant function, reduced anxiety, and energy production (313).

●   Supports reduced anxiety via decreases in plasma cortisol concentrations (313).

L-Histidine

●   Supports immune health (314).

Methionine

Supports:

●   Nourishing the hair, skin, and nails

●   Facilitating the detoxifying process

●   Absorption of other nutrients

●   Excretion of heavy metals

●   Preventing excess fat buildup in the liver

●   Lowering cholesterol levels by increasing lecithin production in the liver

Proline

●    helping form collagen, regenerating cartilage, forming connective tissue, repairing skin damage and wounds, healing the gut lining, and repairing joints

Serine

●   Supports cognitive function and improved sleep

L-Threonine

●   Supports digestive health via restoration of mucin synthesis and stabilization of gut microbiota (311).