{"id":264630,"date":"2020-10-16T14:58:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-16T12:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/?p=264630"},"modified":"2022-07-14T09:41:23","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T07:41:23","slug":"collagen-in-protein-supplements-how-it-really-is","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/collagen-in-protein-supplements-how-it-really-is\/","title":{"rendered":"Collagen in protein supplements: how it actually is?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/collagen-in-protein-supplements-how-it-really-is\/#Types_of_collagen\" title=\"Types of collagen\">Types of collagen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/collagen-in-protein-supplements-how-it-really-is\/#Collagen_sources\" title=\"Collagen sources\">Collagen sources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/collagen-in-protein-supplements-how-it-really-is\/#Benefits_of_using_collagen\" title=\"Benefits of using collagen\">Benefits of using collagen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/collagen-in-protein-supplements-how-it-really-is\/#The_content_of_amino_acids_in_collagen_and_protein\" title=\"The content of amino acids in collagen and protein\">The content of amino acids in collagen and protein<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Collagen is an&nbsp;<strong>insoluble protein<\/strong>&nbsp;that accounts for up to&nbsp;<strong>one-third of the total protein<\/strong>&nbsp;in the human body. It is found in several tissues of the body, such as&nbsp;<strong>bones, tendons, and ligaments<\/strong>, and is&nbsp;<strong>a major component of connective and extracellular tissue.<\/strong>&nbsp;To sum it up, it is&nbsp;<strong>the most abundant protein<\/strong>&nbsp;not only in humans but in the&nbsp;<strong>animal kingdom<\/strong>&nbsp;overall.&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[1] [3]&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this is not the only uniqueness of this protein \u2013&nbsp;<strong>it is the oldest discovered protein<\/strong>. It was found in the&nbsp;<strong>soft tissue<\/strong>&nbsp;of the fossilized bone of the&nbsp;<strong>Tyrannosaurus Rex<\/strong>, which was up to&nbsp;<strong>68 million years<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>old<\/strong>. Of course, collagen is not just one universal and there are several types of collagen.&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[2]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image has-mobile-text-align-center\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpstatic.gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mageblog\/iStock-820476020.jpg\" alt=\"Collagen beneficial on joints\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"Collagen beneficial on joints\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_collagen\"><\/span>Types of collagen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like other proteins,&nbsp;<strong>collagen consists of amino acids<\/strong>. Collagen is interesting in that the<strong>&nbsp;triple helix structure<\/strong>&nbsp;of its molecule arises from the unusual abundance of&nbsp;<strong>glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline.<\/strong>&nbsp;Modern science has identified up to&nbsp;<strong>28 types of collagen<\/strong>&nbsp;in vertebrates, but<strong>&nbsp;types I, II, and III<\/strong>&nbsp;in the body represent up to<strong>&nbsp;80-90%.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[1] [2]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several types of collagen, and although their&nbsp;<strong>structures are different<\/strong>, their&nbsp;<strong>purpose is the same<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 to help tissues&nbsp;<strong>manage their \u201cstretching\u201d<\/strong>. Different types of collagen occur in&nbsp;<strong>different \u201cparts\u201d of the human<\/strong>, so it is not wasteful to imagine at least the occurrence of the I, II, and II. type&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[1]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Type I.<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 skin, bones, tendons, ligaments, dentin, interstitial tissues<\/li><li><strong>Type II.<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 cartilage, vitreous humour<\/li><li><strong>Type III.<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 skin, muscles, blood vessels<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpstatic.gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mageblog\/iStock-924640656.jpg\" alt=\"Types of collagen\" width=\"960\" height=\"576\" title=\"Types of collagen\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collagen and its deficiency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the \u201cbad\u201d news and then we\u2019ll just make it better.&nbsp;<strong>The natural loss of collagen<\/strong>&nbsp;affects us all because&nbsp;<strong>its production decreases with age<\/strong>. On the other hand, with our<strong>&nbsp;lifestyle,<\/strong>&nbsp;we can still&nbsp;<strong>\u201chelp\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;it. Our body makes collagen on its own, but its&nbsp;<strong>production in the skin decreases by about 1%<\/strong>&nbsp;every year. If you think that this process begins in the 70s or 50s, we will probably surprise you, because&nbsp;<strong>the loss<\/strong>&nbsp;of creation&nbsp;<strong>occurs after the 20s<\/strong><b>.<\/b>&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[4] [5]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpstatic.gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mageblog\/iStock-696103868.jpg\" alt=\"Collagen and its deficiency\" width=\"960\" height=\"484\" title=\"Collagen and its deficiency\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As we have already mentioned,&nbsp;<strong>in addition to the natural reduction of collagen content<\/strong>, we also contribute to its loss by our<strong>&nbsp;lifestyle<\/strong>. Negative factors include<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">&nbsp;[6] [7]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Increased carbohydrates intake<\/b>&nbsp;\u2013 sugar has a negative effect on collagen and its&nbsp;<strong>ability to be repaired.<\/strong><\/li><li><b>Smoking&nbsp;<\/b>\u2013 has a negative effect due to the&nbsp;<strong>nicotine content<\/strong>, but also the&nbsp;<strong>content of other chemicals.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Increased exposure to sunlight<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 not so much the sun as&nbsp;<strong>ultraviolet radiation<\/strong>&nbsp;causes&nbsp;<strong>collagen to break down.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Autoimmune diseases<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 certain immune disorders can cause our immune system, more specifically,&nbsp;<strong>antibodies<\/strong>, to \u201cfocus\u201d on collagen.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collagen_sources\"><\/span>Collagen sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Collagen is produced naturally in the body, but its level can be increased in the form of&nbsp;<strong>diet and nutritional supplements<\/strong>. By consuming certain foods, you get important nutrients that are important for collagen, including&nbsp;<strong>vitamin C, vitamin A, copper, or proline.<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Vitamin A<\/strong>&nbsp;is found in&nbsp;<strong>animal products<\/strong>, but also in the form of&nbsp;<strong>beta carotene<\/strong>&nbsp;in plant sources.&nbsp;<strong>Vitamin C<\/strong>&nbsp;is present in a wide range of vegetables and fruits, such as&nbsp;<strong>citrus, pepper, or strawberries<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Proline<\/strong>&nbsp;can be found in&nbsp;<strong>meat, cheese, or egg whites<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Copper<\/strong>&nbsp;is also important, which you can supplement with the consumption of<strong>&nbsp;red meat or shellfish<\/strong><b>.<\/b>&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[7]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpstatic.gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mageblog\/Dizajn_bez_n_zvu-min.jpg\" alt=\"Collagen sources\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"Collagen sources\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you looking for a practical and concentrated source of collagen? In addition to broth, meat, eggs, or fruits and vegetables, you can increase your collagen levels by&nbsp;<strong>taking supplements<\/strong>. You can find them on the market, for example, as&nbsp;<a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/colla-pink-beastpink.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">beauty drinks for women<\/a>, optionally separately in the form of&nbsp;<a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/hydrolyzed-collagen-runcollg-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">hydrolysed collagen<\/a>, sea fish capsule&nbsp;<a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/marine-beauty-beastpink.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">collagen<\/a>,&nbsp;<a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/joint-support-articular-drink-390-g-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">complex joint nutrition<\/a>,&nbsp;<a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/collagen-drink-330-ml-pro-brands.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">RTD drink<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/collagen-beauty-shot-beastpink.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">shots<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"style\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link data-no-optimize=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n    <h2>\n        You might be interested in these products:    <\/h2>\n\n    <div data-app=\"recommended\" data-products=\"29715,8059,41077,36676,9081,49300,5250,29943,6410,28760,36262,35542,39070\" ><\/div>\n\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\"><\/script>\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to learn more about&nbsp;<strong>dietary collagen sources<\/strong>? You will find everything important in the article \u2013&nbsp;<a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/how-to-take-more-collagen-from-the-diet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to receive more collagen from dietary sources?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_using_collagen\"><\/span> Benefits of using collagen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>It helps with joint pain<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 collagen is one of the&nbsp;<strong>dominant components of connective tissues<\/strong>&nbsp;and the importance of its supplementation has also been proven by research. According to research from 2012, collagen supplementation is important for athletes in&nbsp;<strong>reducing pain and other parameters<\/strong>&nbsp;that limit athletic performance. In addition, there are studies with<strong>&nbsp;positive results in osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.<\/strong>&nbsp;According to research from&nbsp;<strong>2006<\/strong>&nbsp;(Bello, Oesser) and&nbsp;<strong>2016<\/strong>&nbsp;(Porf\u00edrio, Fanaro), collagen has the&nbsp;<strong>potential to improve these conditions<\/strong>. A daily intake of collagen at the level of&nbsp;<strong>12 g<\/strong>&nbsp;showed a<strong>&nbsp;significant improvement<\/strong>&nbsp;in the symptoms of&nbsp;<strong>osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[8]&nbsp;[9] [10] [11]&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpstatic.gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mageblog\/iStock-865844418.jpg\" alt=\"Collagen helps with joint pain\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"Collagen helps with joint pain\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>It supports the health of the skin<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 in addition to the joints, it is also important for the skin, and its beneficial effects are also confirmed by the results of scientific studies. One example is a&nbsp;<strong>study from 2013<\/strong>&nbsp;(Proksch, Schunck, Zague, Segger), which&nbsp;<strong>points to a positive effect of collagen supplementation in reducing wrinkles.<\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><b>&nbsp;<\/b>[9] [12]<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering which&nbsp;<strong>type of collagen<\/strong>&nbsp;to use for&nbsp;<strong>healthy skin or healthy joints<\/strong>? You can find this and other information in the article \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-collagen-for-healthy-skin-and-joints\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ek-link\">How to choose the best collagen for healthy skin and joints?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>It helps to build muscle mass<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 its use is also important for&nbsp;<strong>older people with sarcopenia<\/strong>&nbsp;(a disease associated with muscle reduction). This is evidenced by a study that looked at&nbsp;<strong>53 elderly men<\/strong>&nbsp;with the disease. In the end, it was found that the use of collagen had a&nbsp;<strong>positive effect on strength and muscle growth<\/strong>.<b>&nbsp;<\/b><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[13] [14]<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/kolagen-a-svalova-hmota-1124x749.jpeg\" alt=\"collagen and muscle mass\" class=\"wp-image-187740\" width=\"843\" height=\"562\" title=\"collagen and muscle mass\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/kolagen-a-svalova-hmota-1124x749.jpeg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/kolagen-a-svalova-hmota-400x267.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/kolagen-a-svalova-hmota-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/kolagen-a-svalova-hmota-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Other benefits of collagen<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Scientific studies have shown several other benefits of collagen for the human body. It is beneficial in&nbsp;<strong>inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract, prevention of stretch marks and cellulite<\/strong>, support of&nbsp;<strong>healthy nails<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>weight control<\/strong>.&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[4] [15] [16] [17] [18]<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_content_of_amino_acids_in_collagen_and_protein\"><\/span>The content of amino acids in collagen and protein<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is amino spiking?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The amino acid content of the protein is also associated with the term&nbsp;<strong>\u201camino spiking\u201d<\/strong>, which in a way is related to this topic. If you haven\u2019t heard of it yet, you\u2019ll probably be surprised and maybe start watching the ingredients on the product more closely. So-called amino spiking is a method of&nbsp;<strong>increasing the protein content in protein supplements.<\/strong>&nbsp;This is probably due to competition between firms and rising protein prices. But what is it about?&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[19]&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Amino spiking is a method in <strong>which cheaper amino acids, such as glycine and taurine, are added<\/strong> to a protein. The aim is to increase the nitrogen content for the <strong>imaginary protein content<\/strong>. In addition to the mentioned amino acids, you may find that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/creatine\" class=\"ek-link\">creatine<\/a><\/strong> or other nitrogen-containing substances are also added. The purpose is to<strong> increase the nitrogen content,<\/strong> which increases<strong> the percentage of protein<\/strong>. At first glance, this may not seem undesirable, but the opposite is true. <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[19] <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have just thought \u2013&nbsp;<strong>more amino acids, more muscle fuel.<\/strong>&nbsp;However, amino spiking is not something you should desire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Protein intake is mainly about the&nbsp;<strong>essential amino acids<\/strong>&nbsp;that the body needs to&nbsp;<strong>build muscle<\/strong>&nbsp;and cannot be naturally produced. Although the amino acids&nbsp;<strong>taurine and glycine have positive effects, they do not stimulate muscle protein synthesis very well,<\/strong>&nbsp;and with&nbsp;<strong>arginine and glutamine<\/strong>, they are known as \u2013&nbsp;<strong>partly essential<\/strong>. In other words, this means that your&nbsp;<strong>body knows how to create them<\/strong>, so by using \u201cjoined\u201d proteins, you receive something that your body can \u201chandle\u201d itself. In addition, as a customer, you look at the proportion of protein and compare it with the price \u2013 you may think that it is&nbsp;<strong>a quality and yet affordable product.<\/strong>&nbsp;Unfortunately, the opposite is true, you bought&nbsp;<strong>an&nbsp;affordable product,<\/strong>&nbsp;but with a&nbsp;<strong>considerable content of not so many desired ingredients.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[20]&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another \u201cdirty method\u201d regarding beef protein is that you do not find meat proteins in it,&nbsp;<strong>but collagen hydrolyzate from beef bones, skin, or tendons.<\/strong>&nbsp;As we have already mentioned, collagen is also a protein, so the product can be called beef protein. Does that sound absurd to you? &nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[19]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to imagine adding&nbsp;<strong>further amino acids<\/strong>&nbsp;to the product for more interesting protein content and amino acid profile. A fantastic product has seen the light of this world and you can think it is made of beef. How can you uncover this \u201cdisguise\u201d?&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[19]&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can remember, in the previous chapters, you will find that collagen is characterized by a different content of amino acids and&nbsp;<strong>a higher proportion of glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline<\/strong>. It is the&nbsp;<strong>high proportion<\/strong>&nbsp;of the three amino acids and&nbsp;<strong>alanine<\/strong>&nbsp;that may reveal this. The meat has significantly fewer of them, and you can notice this when checking the amino acid content of the protein. For comparison, we present the proportion of these amino acids in meat and collagen&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[19]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table caption-align-center\"><table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">COLLAGEN (CONTENT IN PERCENTAGE)<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">MEAT (CONTENT IN PERCENTAGE)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Alanine<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10,9 %&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6,25 %<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Glycine<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">32,9 %<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6,26 %<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hydroxyproline<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">9,5 %<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,08 %<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proline<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">12,6 %<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4,9 %<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amino spiking<\/strong>&nbsp;certainly does not apply to every single protein on the market, but it is possible that you will encounter it when buying protein powders. Therefore,&nbsp;<strong>check the composition for extra taurine, glycine, or creatine<\/strong>&nbsp;and do not settle for just the percentage of protein in the front of the package. Besides, note that in addition to&nbsp;<strong>glycine<\/strong>, you do not have&nbsp;<strong>suspiciously rich levels of alanine, proline, and hydroxyproline in beef protein<\/strong>. Yes, it can mean that you actually consume collagen instead of protein. However, if you are looking for a source of collagen for joints and cartilage, buy proper collagen and for amino acids from protein buy quality protein powder. Do you have higher demands on your body? Be demanding on the fuel that you feed it with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This article revealed some information about&nbsp;<strong>collagen, its health benefits<\/strong>, and we also looked at why amino acids are artificially added to protein supplements. Remember that it is useful to control not only&nbsp;<strong>the total protein content of the protein powder<\/strong>&nbsp;but also the&nbsp;<strong>number of content of certain amino acids<\/strong>&nbsp;to avoid&nbsp;<strong>amino spiking<\/strong>. We believe that you&nbsp;<strong>learned everything you need about collagen<\/strong>&nbsp;and its importance not only for healthy joints in the article. 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