California Gold Nutrition, CollagenUP®, Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen Peptides with Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C, Unflavored, 7.26 oz (206 g)
Enhance Your Health and Vitality through Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, and Vitamin C
Collagen, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin C all perform vital and ascribed tasks on the health and functionality of the musculoskeletal system. California Gold Nutrition’s CollagenUP combines the muscle-building support of these three nutrients in a single advanced formula to support the health and resiliency of your skin, hair, nails, joints, and bones. The unflavored powder mixes effortlessly into any drink and is an easy way to enhance your daily wellness routine.
What Is Collagen and the Different Types
Collagen is the most abundant protein in our body and is responsible for structural support. It’s the foundational structure for many tissues. As collagen gives resilience, provides support, and allows elasticity to tissues, you can appreciate how important collagen structure .Each collagen type serves a distinct purpose according to three main factors: its location in the body, its role in remodeling tissue and the factors necessary to maintain health.
CollagenUP includes Type I and Type III collagen (two of the most important types that maintain your skin, joints, and connective tissues). Below is a summary of the five essential collagen types and their function:
Type I collagen
- Accounts for 80-90% of the total collagen in the body
- Found in skin, bone, tendons, and ligaments
- The primary role is to provide strength and firmness
Type II collagen
- Commonly found in elastic cartilage, most notably in joints (i.e., knees and shoulders)
- Provides strength and flexibility to support joints
Type III collagen
- Usually found along with Type I collagen
Additionally, collagen plays a pivotal role in the formation of muscle, blood vessels, and essential internal organs. - Provides elasticity to our tissues
Type IV collagen
- Found in the lower layers of the skin
- Hyaluronic acid helps maintain skin moisture, protects from external stressors, and preserves natural barrier functions.
- Type V collagen
- Found in the cornea of the eye, in bones, hair, and placenta
- Necessary for the development and maintenance of a number of body’s critical structures
When combined together—collagen peptides, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin C—California Gold Nutrition CollagenUP nourishes your body from the inside out, and provides support for beautiful skin, strong joints, and more, making it an easy choice for your daily self-care routine!
has a unique function, working together to maintain the body’s strength, flexibility, and overall health.
Enhanced with Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C
Our premium collagen blend is combined with both hyaluronic acid and vitamin C to enhance its benefits. Hyaluronic acid is naturally present in bonding tissue and enhances the body’s ability to replenish skin moisture, maintain joint fluidity and flexibility, and repair damaged tissues. Vitamin C is important for collagen production and a part of the body’s natural antioxidant defenses.
Scientific research shows that regularly consuming both hyaluronic acid and vitamin C may help give your body the building blocks it needs for healthy joints, bones, skin, hair, and nails. CollagenUP by California Gold Nutrition consists of marine based collagen peptides (not bovine-based), combined with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C. This advanced formula contains fish collagen that has been enzymatically hydrolyzed into low molecular weight peptides which may improve absorption and bioavailability.
Optimal Time to Take Collagen
For maximum absorption, take collagen on an empty stomach in the morning. Taking it on an empty stomach allows for an acidic environment to be created. The ideal setting for the body to absorb collagen easily. If you follow an intermittent fasting routine, it’s best to take your collagen supplement right after your fasting period ends and before you eat breakfast. This timing helps ensure your body absorbs the supplement efficiently, maximizing its benefits.
When Should You Start Taking Collagen?
There isn’t a set age to begin taking collagen supplements, but many experts suggest that starting around your 30s can be beneficial. This is typically when the body’s natural collagen production starts to slow down, making supplementation a helpful way to support skin elasticity, joint health, and overall wellness.
Recommended Usage
.Mix one scoop (approx. 5 grams♦) with 6–8 oz. of room temperature water or juice. Shake or stir thoroughly, ideally using a blender bottle for optimal mixing. For best absorption, consume on an empty stomach either at least one hour before or two hours after eating, unless otherwise directed by your healthcare provider.
♦Each scoop delivers an average of 5 grams; actual amount may vary slightly depending on individual scooping method.
