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why collagen?

2012-02-12T12:35:00.001-08:00

Why collagen?

anti-ageing from the inside out .

· Collagen is themost common protein found in the body. Particularly the muscles, bones jointsand tissue.

· Collagen alsoforms a key component of the skin, hair and nails. Collagen makes up for 90% ofskin proteins - the largest organ in the body.

· women losecollagen at a faster rate than men (1.5% -women, 2%-men every year after theage of 25) during ageing, a process which is accelerated following menopause.

proto-col collagencapsules contain Type 1 and Type 2 collagen, a natural product made up of 18 amino acids. Our collagen is bovine collagen sourced from cowhide, therefore not suitable for vegetarians - The pure hydrolysedcollagen contained in the capsules has the following properties:

· stimulates thenatural production of collagen within the body.

· helps improve theelasticity of the skin.

· producesnoticeable signs of the skin becoming firmer with a reduction of lines and wrinkles.

· Readily absorbedby the body because it allows protein to be bio-available and water soluble.

· aids the repairand regeneration of ligaments, tendons, joints and bones.

· Improves theconnective tissue of the skin.

· helps stabilisethe body’s immune system and neutralise the production of abnormal molecularstructures which are known to be a major cause of joint problems and stiffness.

· Provides the raw materialfor cartilage to rebuild.

Collagen therefore is used for:

* jointpain. * Hair

* arthritis * skin disease

*connective tissue *skin tone

*blood circulation * diabetes

*fine lines and wrinkles. * stretch marks

*Eyesight *cellulite

Improve your mood !!

2012-02-01T12:00:00.001-08:00

In thepost-Christmas winter period, it's easy to feel sluggish, cranky andunmotivated - after all, they're called the 'winter blues' for a reason, and westill have a couple more months to go. Staying active and eating certain foodscan actually help to improve your mood - but if you want to get happy, don'teven think about reaching for that chocolate bar for aquick pick-me-up.

Whilelots of us try to improve a bad mood byeating, some foods will make us feel worse. According to Atkins nutritionist,Linda O'Byrne, the comfort foods to avoid include "sweets, white bread andcakes, which will only cause spikes and crashes in blood sugar, making you feeleven more lethargic, sluggish and fed up."

Looking to improve your mood with food? Checkout O'Byrne's recommendations for five top mood-boosting foods below, which arehigh in 'good' fats, protein and slow-burning complex carbs.

Make 2012 your year!

2011-09-15T13:44:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the New Peake Health Blog! We'll be posting all the latest news and latest great offers right here - so please keep coming back!

Let's chase away the January blues together!!