Multi Collagen Complex for Women
Price
Ksh3299.00
A scientifically-formulated multi-collagen supplement providing a complete spectrum of collagen peptides types I, II, III, V, and X, synergistically combined with bioavailable micronutrients to support dermal structure, connective tissue integrity, and overall wellness.
Key Benefits
- This multi-collagen formula provides five distinct collagen types, each targeting different tissue structures: Type I (skin, bone, tendons, ligaments — 90% of body's collagen), Type II (articular cartilage — the primary joint-protective collagen), Type III (skin elasticity, blood vessels, internal organs), Type V (hair matrix, placental tissue), and Type X (bone formation, joint cartilage calcification).
- Type II collagen — found in articular cartilage — is unique in that its therapeutic mechanism involves oral tolerance: small doses of native Type II collagen modulate the immune system to reduce autoimmune attacks on joint cartilage (as occurs in rheumatoid and osteoarthritis), a process clinically called oral tolerization.
- Hyaluronic acid (HA), included as a co-ingredient, is the primary extracellular matrix molecule that 'holds' collagen fibers in place within the dermis and synovial fluid. By supplementing HA alongside collagen, this formula supports both the collagen infrastructure AND the matrix environment into which it integrates.
- Biotin supports the keratin protein structure that works alongside collagen in hair and nails, providing a complete structural protein support system rather than targeting collagen alone. The B7 cofactor ensures keratin carboxylase enzymes function optimally.
- Vitamin C is included as the collagen synthesis cofactor — without adequate ascorbate, supplemental collagen amino acids cannot be assembled into functional hydroxylated triple-helix structures. Its inclusion here is biochemically essential, not merely additive.
- The high capsule count (240) and multi-type formula make this a comprehensive, long-term collagen supplementation approach — research suggests that collagen remodeling is most pronounced with sustained supplementation over 12–24 weeks, at which point changes in bone density, joint health, and skin architecture become measurable.
- Particularly valuable for women due to the steep post-menopausal decline in collagen production (estimated at 30% loss in the first 5 years after menopause), driven by estrogen withdrawal. This formula addresses the accelerated collagen breakdown that occurs during and after this transition.
Recommended Usage
Scientific Backing
- Type II Collagen and Joints: A landmark RCT (Trentham et al., Science, 1993) found oral Type II collagen significantly reduced tender and swollen joint counts in rheumatoid arthritis patients via immune tolerization — with 4 patients achieving complete remission. Subsequent studies confirmed effects in osteoarthritis.
- Multi-Type Collagen: A 2019 study in Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition confirmed that hydrolyzed collagen containing multiple types (I, II, III) produced greater improvements in joint discomfort and functional movement than single-type collagen alone.
- Post-Menopausal Collagen Loss: Research published in the British Journal of Dermatology (Brincat et al., 1987) established that skin collagen content declines by approximately 2.1% per year in the first 15 years after menopause, with the steepest loss in the first 5 years — directly correlating with estrogen levels.
- Hyaluronic Acid Synergy: A clinical study in Nutrients (2019) confirmed that combined oral collagen + HA supplementation produced significantly greater skin hydration and elasticity improvements than either ingredient alone.
- Bone Collagen (Types I and X): Research in Calcified Tissue International confirms that collagen peptide supplementation stimulates osteoblast differentiation and bone matrix protein synthesis, with measurable improvements in bone mineral density in postmenopausal women over 12 months.