Everyday Joint Support

Our specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides have undergone comprehensive studies, both in vitro and in vivo, involving dogs and horses. Their mechanism of action involves boosting the extracellular cartilage matrix encompassing, Type 2 Collagen, aggrecan, and elastin. Additionally, our collagen peptides contribute to the downregulation of inflammatory cytokines and inhibits multiple protease enzymes, including Matrix Metalloprotease Enzymes (MMP-13), A disintegrins (ADAMTS4, and ADAMTS5.) These are enzymes that actively break down cartilage and collagen.

The efficacy of our Collagen Peptides has been substantiated through various objective assessments, including magnetic resonance imaging and measurement of Peak Vertical Force on a treadmill. Additionally, there was a notable reduction in lameness, as evaluated by attending veterinarians, in dogs grappling with osteoarthritis.

What makes Our Collagen Different

Our Collagen has a specific molecular weight and amino acid distribution.

Green Lipped Mussels have undergone extensive studies over the past four decades, revealing a rich composition of active compounds that actively support joint health. These include glycoproteins, fatty acids (omega 3 (EPA, DHA, ETA), and F-Acids), and various glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) such as Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and Hyaluronic Acid. These components play a pivotal role in the construction and repair of articular cartilage, potentially mitigating further joint deterioration.

Research indicates that Green Lipped Mussels possess the ability to modulate inflammatory cytokine levels, including TNF-alpha, IL-1, IL-2, and IL-6, cyclooxygenase enzymes, and Immunoglobulin. Additionally, they contain chondroitin sulfate 4 and 6, hyaluronic acid, and other GAGs, contributing to enhanced flexibility and tensile strength of articular cartilage.

What sets our Green Lipped Mussel apart?

While Green Lipped Mussel Powders may seem interchangeable, there's a critical distinction, and it goes beyond cost. The processing method sets our Green Lipped Mussel powder apart from many others in the market.

While most Green Lipped Mussels are subjected to hot steam pressure cooking in order to open the shells and extract meat, our powder employs a cold extraction process, ensuring it's never exposed to heat.

Additionally, our green lipped mussel powder is not extracted with the use of chemicals or solvents, which can impact the integrity of the active compounds within.

The last key difference between the green-lipped mussel powder we use and others on the market is the attention to time in the processing from fresh, green-lipped mussels to green-lipped mussel powder.  

Astaxanthin is a potent antioxidant (~100 times more powerful than the common Vitamin E Isomer Alpha Tocopherol).

What makes astaxanthin unique, however, is its capability to navigate the entire cell, surpassing the conventional confines of the cell membrane or the cell interior.

Astaxanthin extends its impact on joint conditions through the modulation of the Nrf2 and MAPK signaling pathways, thereby slowing the inflammatory cascade, which wreaks havoc on the joints.

Hyaluronic Acid is a non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan (GAG) present in cartilage, synovial fluid, and other tissues. Alongside collagen, it serves as the backbone of proteoglycan aggregates in joint tissue, providing the structural foundation for cartilage.

In its oral form, HA works by interacting with the immune system, triggering the production of new Hyaluronic acid within the joints.

Unlike most joint supplements, we use a patented low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid, achieved through a fermentation process that does not involve the use of rooster combs. Meaning there is no chance of an allergic reaction.

The significance of molecular weight is underscored by the gastrointestinal tract's ability to absorb Hyaluronic Acid (HA). While it doesn’t take a lot to exert beneficial effects, it does need to be absorbed, and many supplements utilize hyaluronic acid with comparatively high molecular weight.

When scrutinized against these considerations, it renders the inclusion of hyaluronic acid as ineffective in many supplements.

While Vitamin C is most commonly viewed simply as an antioxidant, it does have an important role in joint health as a co-factor in the synthesis of collagen.