Klean Collagen+C (berry)

Klean Collagen+C by Douglas Laboratories is a delicious natural berry drink mix that contains highly bioavailable collagen peptides combined with naturally sourced vitamin C from organic amla fruit for joint and connective tissue support.

As with the entire Klean Athlete® line, Klean Collagen+C has undergone rigorous testing by the NSF Certified for Sport® program, which was created to meet the growing demands of athletes, coaches and healthcare professionals to certify that sports supplements are safe and free from banned substances.

Every product that carries the NSF Certified for Sport® mark has undergone stringent laboratory testing to confirm content, purity and compliance.

Indications

• Supports musculoskeletal health to help optimize performance and mobility.
• Supports healthy cartilage and joint tissue.

Function and Mechanism of Action

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, synthesized by fibroblasts, chondrocytes and osteoblasts. Our joint cartilage and ligaments are made up of 70% collagen and our tendons are 85%.

These fibers are highly dense triple helix alpha-chains of amino acids with ~ 1000 amino acid residues per chain. Intact collagen has a tightly-bound protein structure and is hard to digest, but when broken down to its hydrolyzed (peptide) form it is easily absorbed in the intestinal tract.

Collagen and gelatin are derived from the same source, so they have identical amino acid profiles, which include essential and non-essential amino acids glycine, glucosamine, hydroxyproline and proline. Collagen peptides promote healthy connective tissue.

Several in vitro studies demonstrate that collagen peptides, when present in the blood, will reach the connective tissues. These peptides appear in the targeted tissues ~1-2 hours after ingestion. Research shows that supplemental collagen peptides help maintain cartilage health by promoting cartilage regeneration and offer protection for connective tissue by supporting healthy collagen production.

Vitamin C, in combination with the amino acids proline and glycine found in collagen has been studied for its synergistic effects on the production of collagen after exercise.

Formula

1 scoop, 17 g contains:
Servings per container 20

• Calories – 60
• Total Carbohydrate – 2 g
• Total Sugars – <1 g
• Includes <1g Added Sugars
• Protein – 14 g
• Hydrolyzed collagen (from bovine*) – 15 g
• Vitamin C (from organic amla fruit extract) – 50 mg

Other ingredients: Natural flavors, organic pomegranate juice powder, organic blackberry powder, beet juice powder, citric acid, and monk fruit extract.

*Bovine collagen is sourced from cattle that are predominately grass-fed.

Non-GMO, Gluten Free

Typical Amino Acid profile per serving:

• Alanine – 1260 mg
• Arginine – 1155 mg
• Aspartic acid – 675 mg
• Glutamic acid – 1500 mg
• Glycine – 3495 mg
• Histidine* – 135 mg
• Hydroxylysine – 225 mg
• Hydroxyproline – 1845 mg
• Isoleucine* – 180 mg
• Leucine* – 390 mg
• Lysine* – 495 mg
• Methionine* – 135 mg
• Phenylalanine* – 240 mg
• Proline – 2055 mg
• Serine – 510 mg
• Threonine* – 280 mg
• Tyrosine – 90 mg
• Valine* – 330 mg

*Essential amino acid

Suggested Use

As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 scoop Klean Collagen+C daily dissolved in 8-10 oz of liquid, or as directed by one of our coaches, trainers or health coach professionals.

Side Effects

No adverse side effects have been reported.

Storage

Store Klean Collagen+C in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children.