Hydrolyzed Collagen - Grass-fed - 500 grams (1/2 kilo)
Hydrolyzed Collagen - Grass-fed - 500 grams from Paleo Powders is a premium nutritional supplement designed to enhance the body's natural processes and promote overall well-being in a way that reflects the nutritional habits of our ancestors. This powder is obtained from the bones of grass-fed European pasture cows and is rich in essential amino acids such as glycine, proline and hydroxyproline. With type I and III collagen – the most dominant forms in the human body – it supports skin, hair, nails, joints, muscles, tendons and connective tissue. The product has a neutral taste, dissolves quickly in liquid and is ideal for daily use, especially for those who want a healthy lifestyle inspired by paleo or keto principles. It offers a practical way to increase collagen intake in a modern world where traditional collagen-rich foods such as bone broth and tough cuts of meat are rarely on the menu.

Summary about the product
Hydrolysed Collagen - Grass-fed - 500 grams is a pure, natural and sustainable collagen supplement that provides a simple solution to strengthen the body's structures in a busy everyday life. Collagen makes up over 70% of the proteins in the skin and is a key component of the connective tissue that acts as the body's "cell glue", holding together everything from bones and tendons to muscles and internal organs such as the digestive system. With over 95% protein per serving and zero sugar, fat or carbs, this product is tailored for ketogenic and paleo-based diets. Sourced exclusively from grass-fed cows in Europe, which live on natural pasture in the summer and receive silage or hay in the winter, it is produced with minimal use of concentrates and thoroughly tested for purity and low heavy metal content. This reflects Paleo Powders' philosophy of quality, sustainability and environmental awareness, and makes it an ideal choice for those who want to support both their own health and the planet. Inspired by the nose-to-tail concept of the hunter-gatherer era, this supplement brings back a nutritional balance often lacking in today's muscle-focused diet.

Health benefits

• Helps maintain healthy cell function and supports the body's natural collagen network.

• Contains antioxidants that can protect cells against oxidative stress, approved by EFSA for certain amino acids and nutrients.

• May help balance high methionine content in modern diets with glycine, potentially supporting overall health and well-being.

• Supports the skin's moisture and elasticity, important for a fresh appearance.

• Gives strength and flexibility to connective tissue through the amino acids proline and hydroxyproline.

• Contributes to normal joint and bone function, in line with approved health claims about the role of proteins.

• Promotes muscle maintenance and normal bone health with a high protein content, especially useful for active people and age-related collagen loss.

• Can support the integrity of the intestinal wall with glycine and glutamine, as part of a holistic approach to well-being.

• Easily digestible and quickly absorbable thanks to its low molecular weight (3-6 kDa).

• Provides the body with essential building blocks for vitality and regeneration without unnecessary additives.

Technical details and specifications
Hydrolysed Collagen is produced through a gentle enzymatic hydrolysis process that converts collagen from high-quality beef bones into small, bioactive peptides with a molecular weight of 3-6 kDa. This process ensures high bioavailability and rapid absorption in the body, while the neutral taste makes it versatile for use in water, juice, smoothies, soups, yogurt, protein shakes or even food recipes. The product is delivered in a practical 500 gram container which provides approx. 25 portions of 20 grams. Each serving contains 18.4 grams of pure protein, is completely free of carbohydrates, sugar and fat, and fits seamlessly into keto and paleo diets.

The collagen comes exclusively from grass-fed grazing cows in Europe, which live freely on pasture in the summer and receive natural feed such as silage (fermented grass) or hay in the winter. Concentrates are used minimally and only when necessary to maintain the health of the cows, which ensures a sustainable and clean product. To guarantee high quality and safety, each batch is tested twice in independent laboratories, and typical values ​​for heavy metals are very low: arsenic (< 0.10 mg/kg), cadmium (< 0.01 mg/kg), lead (< 0.05 mg/kg) and mercury (< 0.005 mg/kg). This is in stark contrast to collagen from intensive bioindustry or non-European sources, where heavy metal contamination can be a greater challenge.

Nutritional content per 20 grams (2 measuring spoons):

• Energy: 313 kJ / 74 kcal

• Protein: 18.4 g

• Carbohydrates: 0 g

• Sugar: 0 g

• Fat: 0 g

• Saturated fat: 0 g

• Cholesterol: 0 mg

• Salt: 114 mg

• Potassium: 0 mg

• Calcium: 8 mg

Amino acid profile per 20 grams:

• Alanine: 1.62 g

• Arginine: 1.68 g

• Aspartic acid: 1.32 g

• Glutamic acid: 2.48 g

• Glycine: 4.12 g (21.6% of protein content)

• Histidine: 0.16 g

• Hydroxylysine: 0.24 g

• Hydroxyproline: 2.28 g (10.6% of protein content)

• Isoleucine: 0.30 g

• Leucine: 0.58 g

• Lysine: 0.68 g

• Methionine: 0.12 g

• Phenylalanine: 0.42 g

• Proline: 2.30 g

• Serine: 0.68 g

• Threonine: 0.38 g

• Tyrosine: 0.10 g

• Valine: 0.48 g

Ingredients: Hydrolyzed collagen from cattle.
Allergens: None.
Recommended use: Mix 1 measuring spoon (20 g) with 300 ml of water, juice, milk, smoothie or protein shake one or more times a day. Can also be added to recipes such as soups or pastries for extra nutrition.

Why collagen is important: Collagen is not just a superficial "beauty ingredient" – it is essential for the entire body's structure and function. The body's own production of collagen decreases with age; already at the age of 40, it is reduced by approx. 25%, and at age 60 it is halved compared to youth. At the same time, modern diets often lack the collagen-rich foods such as bone broth, tendons and gelatinous cuts of meat that our ancestors ate regularly. Today, lean muscle meat dominates, rich in methionine but poor in glycine, which can create an imbalance in the amino acid profile. Hydrolyzed Collagen supplies glycine and other important amino acids to restore this balance, thus supporting the body's natural processes in a way that harmonizes with our evolutionary biology.

Paleo and Keto Approved: This product is developed with paleo-approved ingredients from responsible sources and fits perfectly into a zero-sugar ketogenic diet. It reflects Paleo Powders' focus on nutrition that supports a primal lifestyle, while providing a practical solution for maintaining the collagen network in a modern context. The high nutritional value from grass-fed European cows makes it both nutritious and user-friendly.

100% European origin: The collagen peptides are exclusively obtained from grass-fed European grazing cows, which ensures a short-distance and sustainable production chain. Unlike collagen from intensive bio-industry or overseas sources, Paleo Powders prioritizes animal welfare and environmental concerns. The cows spend most of their lives on pasture, and in winter they are fed natural feed such as silage or hay, which minimizes the need for artificial additives and supports a clean end product.

Made of nutritious bones: The collagen is extracted from high-quality beef bones through a natural and gentle enzymatic process. This gives peptides with a low molecular weight that are absorbed quickly and efficiently in the body. The neutral taste makes it an ideal ingredient in everything from drinks to cooking, and with over 95% protein per serving, it's one of the purest and most concentrated collagen supplements on the market.

Quality is essential: Not all collagen products are the same. A 2020 analysis by the Clean Label Project examined 30 collagen products and found that while all had mercury levels within safe limits, 34% contained low measurable concentrations, 37% tested positive for high levels of lead, and 17% for high levels of cadmium. Paleo Powders distinguish themselves by using only grass-fed European sources, reducing the risk of heavy metal contamination associated with intensive animal husbandry and processing. Quality control, product safety and transparency are core values, and each batch is analyzed twice to ensure a consistently high standard.

Differences between collagen, bone broth and kefir:

• Hydrolyzed Collagen: Neutral taste, fast absorption, hydrolyzed, contains type I and III collagen, 95% protein, no dairy products, 0% fat and sugar, high in glycine (21.6%) and hydroxyproline (10.6%), from bone.

• Bone broth: Mild spicy taste, normal absorption, not hydrolyzed, contains type I-V collagen, 98% protein, no dairy products, 2-5% fat, contains glucosamine, chondroitin and hyaluronic acid, from fleshy bones.

• Kefir Whey: Creamy taste, fast absorption, semi-hydrolyzed, no collagen, 90% protein, dairy-based, 0% fat and sugar, low in glycine (1.5%), high in BCAA (23.75%), from meadow milk.

Background from the Paleolithic: Our hunter-gatherer ancestors, and even many generations after, ate significantly more collagen than we do today. They consumed the whole animal – from nose to tail – including skin, tendons and gelatinous parts, regardless of whether it was a sea or land animal. As they migrated north from the equator, plant foods became less available, and animal sources made up up to 50-60% of their diet, depending on time and place. Eating only lean muscle meat would not have been sufficient for survival; collagen-rich tissues were essential for nutrition and balance. In today's society, we have abandoned this practice, and vegetarians and vegans often get even less collagen. Paleo Powders' hydrolyzed collagen brings back this essential component in a modern, user-friendly form.

Fascinating collagen dynamics: Collagen's maintenance and quality depends not only on diet, but also on mechanical stress such as sports and exercise. Collagen molecules in cartilage change crystallinity with each movement – ​​for example, in your knees with each step. "Use it or lose it" applies here too; without the right stimuli, the tissue loses quality and functionality. Regular and varied exercise, an integral part of a paleo lifestyle, is thus essential for collagen health.

Interaction between collagen and water: After water, collagen is the most abundant substance in the body, and in its natural state it consists of 60% water. Water molecules bind tightly to collagen's helix structure, and this hydration plays a critical role in collagen's structural and functional properties. Good hydration, supported by well-functioning mitochondria and abundant intake of clean water, is therefore crucial for collagen's effectiveness. Together with exercise and diet, this should be prioritized for optimal collagen health.

Hierarchy of health factors: Sleep, earthing and sensible sun exposure are also important to support collagen levels and function. Sleep provides longer recovery periods, sunlight adds red and near-infrared light (especially at sunrise and sunset), and earth contact supplies electrons to the connective tissue matrix—all factors that harmonize with a primal approach to wellness.

Collagen as the most widespread protein: Collagen is the most common protein in the animal kingdom, with at least 16 types, of which 80-90% in the body are type I, II and III. In comparison, actin is the most widespread protein in eukaryotic cells, and in the plant kingdom we find RuBisCO, which makes up 20-25% of soluble protein in leaves and is produced in huge quantities globally. Collagen's unique role in the body underlines its importance for both structure and function.

Reservation
Allowed to be used by adults. All use of supplements is at your own risk and should be done in consultation with a doctor. The recommended daily dose should not be exceeded. The effect of this product may vary from person to person. Dietary supplements should not replace a varied diet. Should be kept out of the reach of children. Uno Vita AS does not claim that the products we market can cure disease.

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Scientific references

1. "Collagen: The Fibrous Proteins of the Matrix" - Shoulders, M.D., 2006.

2. "The Role of Glycine in Human Health and Longevity" - McCarty, M.F., 2019.

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7. "Bioavailability of Collagen Peptides: A Review" – Skovgaard, G.R., 2018.

8. "Glycine and Its Role in Cellular Protection" - Zhong, Z., 2003.

9. "Collagen Types I and III in Human Skin and Connective Tissue" – Uitto, J., 1989.

10. "Heavy Metal Content in Collagen Supplements" – Clean Label Project, 2020.

11. "The Paleo Diet and Collagen Intake: A Historical Perspective" – Cordain, L., 2002.

12. "Effects of Protein Hydrolysates on Digestive Health" - FitzGerald, R.J., 200