- Collagen may help protect men's heart health:
It contains two ingredients that may contribute to heart health:
- An amino acid called proline, which helps clear fat or plaque buildup in the arteries and control blood pressure;
- Arginine, which can help blood flow by widening arteries and relaxing blood vessels.
Additionally, although more research is needed, a study of a small sample group that took collagen tripeptide for six months showed a decrease in arterial stiffness and a decrease in “bad” cholesterol levels.
- Maintaining healthy hair for men
When it comes to hair, the specific protein responsible for maintaining its structure and quality is keratin. As we age and keratin levels decrease, hair often becomes thinner, weaker, and sometimes coarser, so supplementation is key to helping maintain optimal hair condition.
Hair loss
This is a topic that can be worrisome for many men.
As mentioned, keratin helps keep hair strong and promotes hair growth. A study conducted in Japan found that a decrease in type XVII collagen near the shafts of hair follicles is linked to hair loss. The study examined mice at the age when they would normally start to go bald. It was found that those lacking type XVII collagen saw damaged stem cells turn into skin cells that shed from the body, contributing to the shrinkage of hair follicles and ultimately hair loss.
Given that amino acids are essential for stimulating and maintaining hair follicles, it makes sense to ensure that your diet includes a high-quality source of these proteins to prevent hair loss and maintain a healthy head of hair.
- Maintaining healthy skin for men
Collagen is found in the dermis of the skin, where new cells grow. It helps replace old and dead skin cells. However, the total amount per unit surface area of the skin decreases by about one percent per year. When this happens, the skin becomes weaker, making it more susceptible to stretch marks and wrinkles. So, taking a supplement (and combining this with a healthy lifestyle - e.g. eating quality food, drinking plenty of water, staying active, reducing toxins) can help maintain levels and protect the skin from this deterioration.
- Leaky gut syndrome
Essentially, this can help keep the intestinal walls strong, reducing the likelihood of them releasing toxins into the bloodstream as well as losing vital nutrients from the stomach.
- It can help improve metabolism
You've probably heard of glycine? It's a very important amino acid responsible for building and maintaining muscle mass, which helps the body convert food into energy.
- It can help increase muscle mass
A small study of men shows promising results regarding collagen, which promotes the creation of proteins needed for muscle growth. This particular study was conducted on older men who did strength training along with the supplements.
- Collagen can help maintain joints
Do your bones make noise? Are your joints more sensitive in the winter?
Type II collagen is found in cartilage, bones, and ligaments, among many other parts of the body. It helps to grow and repair cartilage tissue, and it also helps to reduce inflammation and pain in the joints. So when type II collagen levels decrease, joint inflammation, tenderness, and those telltale creaking symptoms increase.
- Testosterone production
Recently, scientists discovered that human collagen is crucial for transforming stem cells into functioning Leydig cells (cells in the testicles that produce male sex hormone).
A team of scientists has found a way to grow testosterone-producing cells in the lab for the first time, using a combination of stem cells, human collagen, nutrients and other ingredients.
Prepared based on foreign press.
