As a supplement, collagen is perhaps best known for its effects on skin. However, the relationship between collagen and arthritis is becoming an increasingly discussed combination. This is because, depending on the type of collagen you take, there is a far wider berth of things collagen can improve within your body than just skin, hair and nails. One of which being the strength and mobility of your joints and tendons. The Bioactive Collagen Peptide® FORTIGEL®, which is in our Flex+ product, is a form of collagen that is particularly good at targeting arthritis, as well as other tendon, joint, and cartilage issues. Below, we’ve outlined what arthritis actually is, and how collagen supplements can step in to help.

What is Arthritis?

Arthritis is a condition which causes inflammation in a joint, which can cause severe pain. It is, however, incredibly common; according to the NHS, arthritis affects as many as 10 million people in the UK of all ages. There are many types of arthritis, but the two most common are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, which we’ve outlined below.

What is Osteoarthritis?

By far the most common type of arthritis, osteoarthritis affects almost 9 million of the above mentioned 10 million UK people living with a form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is more common in women and those with a family history of the condition in their mid-40s and onwards. While osteoarthritis can be caused by an injury, it can also appear seemingly on its own. To begin with, it affects cartilage around joints, creating stiffness and pain when moving. This means that the tendons must strain to move as the cartilage thins, which in turn can cause swelling. Eventually, enough cartilage loss can result in bone rubbing directly on bone, which affects the shape of the joint itself.

What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Affecting more than 400,000 people in the UK, rheumatoid arthritis often starts between 40 and 50 years old. In rheumatoid arthritis, the outside of the joint is targeted by the immune system, which eventually spreads and can lead to a break down of cartilage and bone. Rheumatoid arthritis can also sometimes create other health issues regarding organs and tissue.

Is Collagen Good for Arthritis?

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, and is the main element of connective tissues, including cartilage and tendons. As cartilage and tendons are the main parts of the body affected by osteoarthritis in particular, collagen supplements can help relieve joint pain by enhancing the body’s natural collagen production, thus helping heal the cartilage around the joint. Collagen can help improve all joint or tendon pains, just as our founder Jennifer Mo found in her own experience, which you can read all about in her blog on returning to running. So, does collagen help arthritis? The short answer is yes. These effects, however, are significantly stronger when the collagen you take is specifically targeted, and that’s where Pura Collagen comes in.

Flex+ and Arthritis

At Pura Collagen, our Flex+ product is specifically designed to target cartilage and connective tissues, promoting cartilage regrowth and therefore easing the effects of arthritis. We use FORTIGEL® Bioactive Collagen Peptides® in Flex+, the best collagen powder for joints, as it specifically supports their health, reduces joint-related pain, and increases mobility.

Why FORTIGEL®?

Cartilage is an essential component of joints, acting as a shock absorber where two bones meet. This then allows frictionless, smooth movement, and helps protect the bones and joints. Collagen is an essential component of healthy joint cartilage. Therefore, to fight joint pain induced by wear and tear of the cartilage, we utilise FORTIGEL®. FORTIGEL® is made up of specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides (BCP®) that are optimised and scientifically proven to stimulate joint cartilage regeneration, and promote measurable growth of cartilage tissue. FORTIGEL® has a considerable advantage over other ingredients typically offered to improve joint conditions, because it tackles the actual cause of the problem, rather than just the symptoms. In fact, FORTIGEL® goes right to the root of joint cartilage problems. It directly stimulates the body’s ability to naturally rebuild cartilage tissue in joints, preserving a positive balance between synthesis and breakdown. FORTIGEL® is underpinned by clinical trials specifically conducted in sports people, showing significant reductions in functional joint pain. This specific collagen peptide has been tested in more than 20 clinical and pre-clinical studies.

Reduce Your Pain with Pura Collagen

We only use relevant ingredients in all our supplements so that you always know you’re taking the right one to successfully achieve your needs. That’s why we always recommend Flex+ to those suffering with joint pain; it doesn’t include any kinds of collagen that will focus their energies elsewhere. With Flex+, you’ll only be taking collagen for your joints, cartilage, and bone. Ease your arthritis and other joint-related pains with our ground-breaking Flex+ today.