Bone Collagen Peptides - Powder

• A powdered blend of targeted bioactive collagen peptides to support osteoblast activity and bone mineral density, with added calcium, magnesium, vitamin K2 and vitamin D3.
• Each serving contains 5 grams of bioactive collagen peptides that are standardized to a molecular weight of 5 kDa to stimulate osteoblast activity and specifically regulate collagen production in the extracellular bone matrix.
• With an additional 100 mg of elemental calcium and 100 mg of elemental magnesium per serving in their highly bioavailable fully chelated bisglycinate forms
• 1000 IU of vitamin D3 and 120 mcg of vitamin K2 per serving, to help with the proper absorption and regulation of calcium in the body, ensuring that calcium is directed to the bone and away from the vascular system
• 120 mcg of vitamin K2 per serving, in the form of K2Vital®, a soy-free, microencapsulated MK-7 material that is significantly more stable than competing MK-7 materials and environmentally resistant to heat, moisture, light, and acidity
  

Collagen makes up nearly 30% of the total protein content in the human body and is the primary structural component of the skeletal system. Recent evidence has suggested that bone tissue integrity can be maintained or improved by supplementing with the glycine-rich protein blend. However, not all collagens are created equal. The molecular weight distribution of collagen peptides and specific amino acid sequences are paramount to clinical success. For example, some collagen peptides have been shown to stimulate fibroblast activity and influence collagen production in the skin, while other collagen peptides act on osteoblasts to promote bone health.

Cyto-Matrix Bone Collagen Peptides contains a unique blend of bovine type I and type III collagen known as Fortibone®. Fortibone® is specifically designed to stimulate osteoblast activity, slow bone resorption, and enhance collagen production in the extracellular matrix of bone tissue. A randomized, double-blind human clinical trial found that 12 months of supplementation with Fortibone® bioactive collagen peptides significantly increased bone mineral density in the spine and femoral neck of postmenopausal women with osteopenia or osteoporosis.

While specific collagen peptides can have powerful and beneficial effects on skeletal tissue as individual therapies, optimal bone health requires much more. Calcium, magnesium, vitamin K2, and vitamin D3 have unique and interconnected relationships that help control calcium regulation and bone growth.

For example, vitamin D3 is necessary for the absorption of calcium from the digestive tract, while magnesium is needed to activate enzymes related to vitamin D3 metabolism. In fact, people who are brimming with magnesium are much less likely to be vitamin D3 deficient. Vitamin K2, on the other hand, is crucial for the proper distribution of calcium within the skeletal system and away from the cardiovascular system. It does this through its ability to activate two proteins, osteocalcin and matrix-GLA protein, thereby directing calcium in the right direction. As you can see, a deficiency in either of these nutrients can disrupt the body's overall balance and negatively impact bone health.

That's why Bone Collagen Peptides includes calcium, magnesium, vitamin K2, and vitamin D3 in addition to highly stable and specific bioactive collagen peptides to stimulate osteoblastic activity and promote bone health. These bioactive collagen peptides are standardized to an average molecular weight of 5 kDa, sourced from grass-fed, pasture-raised cows, and guaranteed to be free of added hormones and antibiotics. Calcium and magnesium are delivered in their bioavailable forms from bis-glycinate to full chelate. Vitamin K2 is found as K2Vital®, the patented, non-soy-derived MK-7 that is microencapsulated with a starch bilayer for superior protection and stability. All in an easy-to-use powder delivery that mixes extremely well with minimal taste.