What is collagen and what is it eaten with? Eastern secrets of longevity

A person inevitably ages. But it is one thing to notice how at 50 “knees are no longer the same”, and “back hurts when it rains”, and quite another – to catch these inevitable changes in your body in your 30s. And if you suddenly believe that all this happens solely from lack of physical activity, it is not quite so. People who have given their lives to professional or amateur sports are in the same risk group, and their joints can “wear out” even faster. Everything affects here – the environment, and unevenness of loads, and banal daily stress on and off.

But where should a metropolitan dweller turn his eyes if the best marathons and triathlon starts are idle without your participation, and an active old age with grandchildren and world travel is a dream of your life?

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The secret of longevity: Europe and Asia

Have you ever noticed how the Japanese age? Dry, lean men with an Asian squint are the best illustration for a book about the longevity of our planet. So why is it that Japan breaks all the records for longevity, while elderly Japanese women seem to be frozen on the border between 30 and 40 years? They are active, enduring and energetic, and one of the greatest starts in the world – the Tokyo Marathon – is rightly considered the oldest among all the world’s majors.

Of course, it could be said that our well-being and the health of our bodies is a reflection of what’s around us. Here are just a few factors that, once worked through, can slow down aging in the body at the cellular level:

proper balanced nutrition;
reduced stress levels;
environmental factors – ecology;
sufficient sunlight;
comfortable living environment – living conditions.

But there is nothing surprising in all these factors. What prevents a conventional European to start eating right, settle somewhere in the south of Italy and stop stressing? So it’s not just that. And Japanese scientists were among the first to consider this issue from an unusual perspective.

The Japanese trick: the “escalator of life”.

Think about it: when we talk about life expectancy, we often include the concept of “quality of life” in this word combination. After all, it is important not only to live to the hypothetical 90 years, but also to feel great.

The Japanese were among the first to study quality and life expectancy as two inseparable concepts. And scientists plunged deep into studying the question of how to slow down aging at the cellular level, as well as to make our joints more wear-resistant and durable.

This is when a unique substance called collagen came to their attention. Collagen is the framework, the “building material” of all connective tissues in our body. It is responsible for the work of joints, ligaments and bones, for the quality of skin. The body itself produces collagen, but with age its synthesis decreases.

Imagine that our whole life is an escalator in the subway, which is going down, and the only thing we can do is to take into account a number of factors and for a while “stop this escalator”.

But Japanese scientists were not satisfied with a banal stop, they needed a breakthrough – a state in which you can start to go up this very “escalator of life”, ignoring the stereotypes that old age is inevitable.

Timely help to the body: why take collagen inside?

Over time, scientists around the world have come to the conclusion that collagen reserves in the body can and should be replenished. And also created several of the most popular forms of consumption: in tablets, in injections and in powders.

Enhel specialists in their turn modified the formula and created an innovative product – collagen jelly, which thanks to its serving form and compact packaging is much more convenient to always have with you: at work, at training or when traveling. In addition, it is the form of jelly that dissolves and is absorbed faster, bringing useful substances to every cell of our body.

Αυτό είναι ενδιαφέρον: Enhel Group was the first company in the world to use in its products the developments of the famous Japanese doctor Akiyama San.

Let’s take a closer look at why to take collagen internally and why it is beneficial.

Bones and healthy joints. Collagen is an effective substance that not only supports healthy joints, but also reduces the risk of their deterioration.

Healthy skin. Supplementation stimulates collagen production increasing or maintaining skin tone, elasticity and firmness, because after the age of 25, collagen production in the skin slows down every year.
Reduced risks. Collagen improves blood circulation, reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus

No extra pounds. Collagen can help you lose a few pounds by speeding up your metabolism. A component of collagen called glycine will help move sugar into your tissues, providing them with an energy boost.
Digestion. Collagen can help ease digestive distress, especially with increased intestinal permeability syndrome.
New victories without unnecessary injuries. Some sports supplements also utilize collagen. This is necessary in order to improve endurance and increase muscle mass. By using collagen supplements, you can not only reduce the risk of injuries but also provide timely support to your joints. In addition, Enhel collagen jelly contains a complex of BCAA amino acids, an additional source of energy for athletes.

Hormonal balance. Since protein can rebalance hormones, adding collagen to your diet can help favorably affect your hormones.
Improved sleep quality. Adding collagen to your diet can improve sleep quality and relieve you of daytime sleepiness.

This is interesting: an innovative advanced drinking collagen formula was developed by the Tokyo Medical Institute in collaboration with Enhel Group for the country’s Olympic team.

5 popular questions about collagen jelly:

Why the jelly form?

The jelly form is a unique development by Enhel. With its convenient consistency and compact sticks, you can bring the jelly with you as a snack to your workout. Unlike powders and tablets, there’s no need to dilute collagen jelly in water or drink it.

What does it taste like?

Enhel’s product line includes a grapefruit-flavored jelly. For experienced athletes, the consistency of the stick may remind sports gel with only one important difference: it is environmentally friendly and much healthier in composition, as well as the absence of sugar, caffeine and dyes.

How often should it be used to notice the effect?

For prevention and maintenance of tone – 1 stick a day half an hour after a meal or as a snack. To start rejuvenation processes, take 1 stick 2 times a day. On days of physical activity – up to 4 sticks per day. The course – 30 days. After a break of 15 days, the course should be repeated. Recommended 6-8 courses per year.

Αυτό είναι ενδιαφέρον: when buying you can optionally choose the number of sticks in the package. Quantity available to order: from 1 to 6 sticks or a pack of 31 sticks. A great opportunity to try the product and listen to the positive changes in your body.

What does collagen jelly consist of?

1. Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen – Produced from the skin of marine fish. It is a type 1 collagen with a low molecular weight, which ensures its excellent bioavailability. Type 1 collagen contains unique amino acids such as: glycine, proline, arginine and glutamic acid. These amino acids provide the building material (building blocks) to build your own collagen and have various mechanisms to stimulate collagen synthesis in the skin. Type I collagen promotes repair of skin, blood vessels, and ligaments.

2. Collagen type 2 of natural origin (extract of chicken cartilage), perfectly restores joints.

3. Type 3 Collagen. EM powder (extract from eggshell membranes) – a natural source of hyaluronic acid, chondroitin, which stimulates the restoration of skin, blood vessels, ligaments and joints.

In addition, there are auxiliary substances such as whey protein, vitamin C, red pepper extract, L-phenylalanine, erythrol.

Is it possible to combine the intake of jelly with regular vitamins?

Of course yes, pay attention only to the fact that each stick already contains vitamin C and amino acids. Therefore, we recommend not combining collagen jelly with complex vitamins to avoid an overabundance of one or the other substance in the body.

However, there will be no problems if you combine collagen jelly with mono-vitamins according to your body’s needs.

Learn more about collagen jelly and other Enhel Group products here.