<h4 class=''>The 5 types of collagen in Complete Collagen Orange</h4><p>Collagen is a protein found in many different parts of the body. Collagen in skin differs from that in cartilage, blood vessels, or bones. Each collagen type's amino acid composition, structure, and function differ.</p><p><br></p><p>At least 26 types of collagen have been defined. The most common are:</p><p><br></p><p><b>Type I collagen</b> is the most abundant collagen in the body, found mainly in skin, hair, nails, bones and ligaments.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Type II collagen</b> is mainly found in cartilage between joints.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Type III collagen</b> is common, along with type I in the skin and blood vessels.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Type IV collagen</b> is crucial for forming basal membranes, a specific type of thin layer that separates cells from underlying structures.</p><p><b><br></b></p><p><b>Type V collagen</b> is found in the skin and placenta and co-occurs with type I.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Type X collagen</b> is part of the bone and cartilage structure.</p><p><br></p><p>Each type of collagen contains slightly different amino acids. With a combination supplement, you take the profile of amino acids that your body also uses to make collagen. So, it's a good strategy to eat different types of collagen if you want to support your own collagen production.</p><p><br></p><p>Complete Collagen Orange is a combination supplement containing collagen types I, II, III, V and X from 3 clean sources of collagen hydrolysate: bovine, fish, and eggshell membranes. We added vitamin C from acerola to support collagen production. We have also added 5 grams of extra glycine to the formula, giving you a total of 7 grams per serving. Complete Collagen Orange contains only active ingredients, so no unnecessary additives, such as emulsifiers or flavour enhancers. We have tested the product for heavy metals at a third-party laboratory.</p><h4 class=''><span style='letter-spacing: 0px;'>Complete Collagen Oranges 3 collagen sources</span></h4><p>Collagen varies not only in types but also between animal species. Fish, eggs, and bovine are excellent sources of collagen. Because of their sustainable origin, we have used them for Complete Collagen Orange to get the most complete collagen profile possible. </p><h4 class=''><span style='letter-spacing: 0px;'>Only enzymatically produced collagen hydrolysate</span></h4><p>Collagen is the longest protein found in the body. Long protein chains are difficult to digest. Hydrolysation improves digestibility by breaking down collagen into small pieces (peptides). This also makes collagen hydrolysate readily soluble in hot and cold liquids.</p><p><br></p><p>At NoordCode, we only use enzymatically produced collagen hydrolysate. This requires no heating or chemicals that could damage the protein.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><b>Note:</b> collagen is not a good protein supplement. It is low in BCAAs and tryptophan (essential amino acids). Take collagen for the benefits of glycine.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h4 class=''>Collagen from the skin of grass-fed cattle</h4><p>The basis of NoordCode Complete Collagen Orange is grass-fed bovine collagen hydrolysate. This collagen hydrolysate is also available separately as NoordCode Pure Collagen. The collagen is derived from grass-fed European cattle's skin, bones, tendons and joints.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h4 class=''>Naticol® Collagen and type II collagen from sustainable fish</h4><p>Fish has a different amino acid profile to bovine collagen, making it a good addition to your collagen intake. Naticol® is a pure collagen hydrolysate made from leftover fish skins after filleting. The fish skins come from sustainable, wild-caught and farmed fish, to use as many different sources as possible. Naticol® thus takes a 'waste product' and turns it into a high-quality collagen supplement.</p><p><br></p><p>Naticol® has a Friends of the Sea certificate, certification for fish, seafood from sustainable fisheries, and aquaculture.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h4 class=''>Ovomet® collagen from eggshell membranes</h4><p>The eggshell membrane is the thin membrane directly under the eggshell. This membrane contains not only collagen but also elastin, hyaluronic acid, glucosamine, and chondroitin. These substances are also common in our skin. The eggshell membrane is, therefore, an excellent way to obtain these substances. Ovomet® hydrolysed eggshell membrane is readily bioavailable, just like the bovine and fish collagen in Complete Collagen.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h4 class=''>125 g Vitamin C from Acerola berries</h4><p>The body uses vitamin C in the production of collagen. NoordCode Complete Collagen, therefore, contains 125 mg of vitamin C from acerola berries per serving (15 g). Acerola berries are a natural source of vitamin C.</p><p><br></p><p>Vitamin C supports normal collagen formation, which is necessary for the normal function of skin, blood vessels, bones and cartilage, teeth, and gums.</p><p><br></p><p>Furthermore, vitamin C provides the following benefits:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Supports the normal function of the immune system.</li><li><span style='letter-spacing: 0px;'>Protects the cells against oxidative stress.<br></span></li><li>Supports normal psychological function and normal functioning of the nervous system.</li><li><span style='letter-spacing: 0px;'>Helps to reduce fatigue.<br></span></li><li>Promotes absorption of iron from the diet.</li><li>Helps regenerate the reduced form of vitamin E.</li></ul><p><br></p><h4 class=''>7 grams of glycine per serving</h4><p>The amino acid glycine is one of the main components of collagen. Many people, therefore, take a collagen supplement as a natural source of glycine. NoordCode further enhances Complete Collagen with L-glycine. Each 15-gram serving provides 7 grams of glycine, of which 5 grams have been added.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h4 class=''>With a refreshing orange flavour</h4><p>NoordCode Complete Collagen Orange contains a natural orange flavour, which gives the collagen powder a refreshing orange taste for drinks and meals. This flavour pairs well with water, tea, or smoothies.</p><p><br></p><p>NoordCode Complete Collagen is also available without added flavour. In that case, the collagen powder has a slightly tart taste of acerola and glycine.</p>