education from the one and only
Chris Bowerbank
Director, Analytical Sciences
Research & Development
Young Living

Did you know that one quarter to one third of all the protein in the human body is collagen protein? Collagen forms a scaffolding that provides strength and structure in the body. Proteins are made up of amino acids: mainly proline, glycine and hydroxyproline, and the combination of several amino acids are called peptides, or short chains of amino acids. These amino acids combine together to form a triple helix structure (see photo).

Collagen plays a vital role in the functioning of nearly all of our organs and tissues and is a key bioactive component to renew cells in all areas of the body, including the hair, skin, nails, eyes, teeth, cartilage, bones, tendons, organs, blood vessels, intestines and more.

There are 29 different types of collagen that have been identified in the body. Type I collagen, the type found in Young Living Inner Beauty Collagen, comprises about 75% of our body’s collagen glycoproteins and is actually the principal type found throughout the body.

Marine collagen is Type I collagen and contains a unique combination of amino acids that stimulate cells in the skin, leading to collagen synthesis through cell activation and growth. Its small peptides and low molecular weight encourages higher-level absorption through the intestinal barrier, leading to improved collagen synthesis in hair, nails and the skin.

The Type I collagen in Inner Beauty Collagen is also an all-natural collagen peptide extracted from pure marine sources. This Type I collagen is extracted through a complex proprietary natural hydrolysis process, resulting in optimal low molecular weight bioactive peptides for improved bioavailability and digestibility and is easily dissolvable in cold water.

Finally, what if you are looking for Type II collagen for joint health and connective tissue (cartilage, etc.)? We have it in Agilease!