Health and Nutrition Benefits

Performance Nutrition

Protein is a vital part of the diet for both professional and recreational athletes. Collagen peptides deliver numerous health and nutritional benefits to athletes during and after exercise. Recovery of the muscles, joints and skin is essential if athletes are to continue to achieve their best. Protein is a vital part of the diet, and it is estimated that athletes should consume at least 1.5 grams per kilogram per day.

Muscles enhance our physical performance such as endurance and strength. Connective tissues are an essential component of muscles, ligaments and cartilage and are important for physical performance of the muscles. These connective tissues are needed for the main structure of our bodies and to maintain muscle structure. A primary connective tissue protein, collagen is a key protein found in the body and ensures the cohesion, elasticity and regeneration of skin, cartilage and bone.

Strenuous and repetitive exercise leads to collagen degradation in the body. These degradations are slow and progressive developments. Nutrient deficiencies and increased inflammation can also contribute to these degenerative processes. Collagen peptides are high in specific amino acids, particularly glycine and proline, that are especially needed for the production of new collagen. Multiple studies have been published on the benefits of collagen peptides on athletic performance. Marine collagen peptides have been shown to stimulate specific cells like fibroblasts and osteoblasts to build new collagen and support connective tissue regeneration.