BY STEVE BORN
Summary
Given the multiple research-validated benefits that Hammer Collagen provides, along with the fact that we produce less collagen as we age, daily supplementation with Hammer Collagen is a no-brainer. Plus, with each serving of Hammer Collagen, you’ll supply your body with 9 grams of high-quality protein. Available in Chocolate and Vanilla flavors, and in both single-serving packets and cost-saving 30-serving containers, Hammer Collagen is here and ready to go to work for you!
Before getting into the newest research, let me define a couple of important terms:
According to the Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, and published in the National Library of Medicine: “A systematic review attempts to gather all available empirical research by using clearly defined, systematic methods to obtain answers to a specific question. A meta-analysis is the statistical process of analyzing and combining results from several similar studies.” [1] “Systematic reviews and meta-analyses are generally considered the highest tier of evidence, sitting at the top of the research hierarchy, because they provide a rigorous, objective synthesis of multiple primary studies.” [2]
According to the University of Melbourne, “An umbrella review compiles evidence from multiple existing reviews and is one of the highest levels of evidence. Allowing easy comparison between other individual reviews, the umbrella review may address a broader question and can be useful for comparing interventions and developing guidelines.” [3]
I mention this to emphasize the high quality and confirmed results of an umbrella review that was published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal. This review included 16 systematic reviews and meta-analyses—which included 113 randomized, controlled trials—and involved nearly 8,000 participants. [4]
According to the lead author, Dr. Roshan Ravindran, their findings “illustrate the multifaceted potential of collagen supplementation across distinct health domains, with several outcomes supported by moderate-to-high certainty of evidence.”
These positive outcomes include:
- Substantial improvements in skin elasticity and hydration
- Improvements in fat-free mass and muscle architecture (i.e., the muscle fibers are arranged in an improved way, which helps improve the muscle’s functional capacity, range of motion, and strength
- Modest increases in maximal strength
- Enhanced tendon morphology (i.e., the structure, composition, and organization of tendons)
- In individuals with osteoarthritis, collagen supplementation was consistently associated with symptom relief
NOTE: The researchers noted that while collagen’s effects on oral health were mixed, and its cardiometabolic benefits are not statistically definitive, both these areas are worthy of further exploration.
Dr. Ravidran summarizes:
Collagen is a protein with multiple roles within the human body, such as supporting fibroblast formation in the dermis, replacing dead skin cells, protection of organs, giving structure, strength, and elasticity to the skin, and a primary role in blood clotting," It has been suggested that the body's collagen production slows down over time, decreasing by 1% a year beginning in early adulthood.
Given the scale and scope of this umbrella review, the most comprehensive to date, there is now a compelling rationale for clinical guideline bodies, research councils, and public health institutions to reappraise the role of collagen in preventive health strategies. The signal is clear: collagen, once relegated to cosmetic marketing, now shows potential as a legitimate adjunct in the prevention or management of age-related decline in connective tissue integrity.
Hammer Collagen
The easy and delicious way to obtain the collagen you need!
Hammer Collagen contains:
Type I Collagen (from bovine hides and fish scales/hides) – This is the most abundant type of collagen in the body, making up approximately 90% of all the collagen in the body, and it’s also the most abundant protein in the body, making up about 30% of total protein content [5]. Type I collagen is typically found in the bones, connective tissues, skin, and tendons, and plays a significant functional role in maintaining/improving the strength and integrity of bones, connective tissues, and skin. Additionally, Type I collagen also plays a role in maintaining healthy hair and nails.
Type III Collagen (from bovine hides) – Type III collagen is the second most abundant collagen type in the body [6]. It is a major component in areas like skin, blood vessels, arteries, intestinal walls, and lungs. Type III collagen supports skin elasticity and firmness, helping reduce wrinkles and fine lines. It helps alleviate joint aches and stiffness and supports overall cartilage and joint health. Type III collagen provides structural support to blood vessels, as well as the integrity of the gut lining, and it is a vital structural protein in the lungs.
REFERENCES
[1] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5903119/
[2] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12641421/
[3] https://unimelb.libguides.com/whichreview/umbrellareview
[4] https://academic.oup.com/asjopenforum/article/doi/10.1093/asjof/ojag018/8446510
[5] https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology/type-i-collagen
[6] Boudko SP, Engel J, Okuyama K, Mizuno K, Bachinger HP, Schumacher MA, Crystal structure of human type III collagen Gly991-Gly1032 cystine knot-containing peptide shows both 7/2 and 10/3 triple helical symmetries, J. Biol. Chem.283 (47) (2008) 32580–32589
