What is type II collagen?
Type II collagen is a fibrillar protein consisting of three long chains of amino acids that form a tightly packed network of fibrils and fibers. It is the main component of cartilage in the body and is what gives your joint cartilage its stretchy strength and elasticity, allowing it to support your joints.
What distinguishes type IIm collagen peptides from conventional collagen supplements?
In contrast to many other collagen supplements, GN Collagen Peptide Type 2 does not simply contain gelatine, but bioactive type IIm collagen peptides from the Peptan brand®, which are produced with the help of a complex enzymatic hydrolysis complex. This gives GN Collagen Peptide Type 2 a superior bioavailability that others can only dream of: over 90% of the collagen peptides consumed are detectable in the bloodstream and can therefore quickly reach all parts of the body where they are needed.
GN Collagen Peptide Type 2 contains type II collagen peptides - a mixture of type II collagen and glycosaminolycans, which is found in this form in human cartilage, including articular cartilage.
Type II collagen peptides are the most effective form of bioactive collagen peptides for maintaining the health and regeneration of joint cartilage and bones. Instead of large quantities, as is the case with other products, very small doses are sufficient to have an amazing effect.
A study has shown that as little as 40 mg of type II collagen peptides can be more effective than a combination of 1500 mg glucosamine and 1200 mg chondroitin (10). To be on the safe side, GN Collagen Peptides Type 2 contains 500 mg of type II collagen peptides per daily dose to ensure that you can benefit from the maximum effect!
What are the benefits of type IIm collagen peptides for athletes?
Type IIm collagen peptides can promote post-workout recovery, reduce muscle soreness and increase athletic performance
Type IIm collagen peptides support and accelerate the repair of exercise-induced damage to various connective tissue structures including ligaments, tendons and joints. This accelerated recovery after training has been shown to increase athletic performance in clinical studies (3). An additional side effect of supplementation with collagen peptides was a significant reduction in muscle soreness after training (3).
The positive effects of type IIm collagen peptides on the joints (which we will look at in more detail in a moment) are of particular interest to athletes who train hard - especially strength athletes - and subject their joints to high levels of stress.
What other benefits do type IIm collagen peptides have?
Type IIm collagen peptides can alleviate joint problems and promote joint and bone health
Collagen is a key building block of articular cartilage and about 90% of the organic material of bones is made up of collagen, which forms the scaffold to which minerals are attached. Collagen is also responsible for the flexibility and strength of bones. The Peptan IIm contained in GN Collagen Peptide Type 2, which in addition to bioactive collagen peptides also contains glycosaminoglycans, chondroitin sulphate and hyaluronic acid, also promotes joint lubrication and has anti-inflammatory effects (4). It can protect joint cartilage from degeneration and also provide relief for existing joint problems (4).
Clinical studies have shown that Peptan IIm can reduce joint pain by 32% and improve joint mobility by 44% (5).
In addition to its joint-protective effects, Peptan IIm also has positive effects on bone health. By promoting the activity of bone-forming cells while inhibiting the function of bone-resorbing cells, it can help maintain or improve bone mineral density and counteract bone loss (osteoporosis) (6, 7, 8, 9).
