Health Perspectives: Collagen's Role in Promoting the Health of Older People

world's population is ageing much faster than ever before. It is
that by
2025,
15
% of the world's population will be over
60
years old. That's an increase of more than 50 percent
the
turning point. A recent report by Fornos Sullivan noted thatEurope accounts for nearly a quarter of global market spending on health care, but Asia remains the largest market for health care products.
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more and more consumers are looking for ways to stay active for a long time, which will bring more and more business opportunities to food and beverage manufacturers.few people seem willing to give in to fate: many older people want to keep themselves alive because of increased awareness of health and wellness. In fact, half of today's consumers have a strong interest in products that benefit bones, joints and muscles.
Nygaard
Global Product Manager at Rousselot Peptan
said:

still has great potential for food and beverage manufacturers to meet the needs of older people for health solutions. However, these producers, which aim to develop products for healthy older persons, need solutions that provide effective evidence and are truly attractive to consumers.
”Nygaard
that aging often leads to joint stiffness and reduced movement, which can have a negative impact on health and quality of life. In general, there are three major obstacles in the elderly's quest for a vibrant life: osteoporosis (bone brittleness), muscle atrophy (reduced muscle mass) and arthritis (poor joint activity). Arthritis is the most common of these,
a
Arthritis Research UK
study in 2013
found that a third of people over
45,
in the UK are treated for arthritis.as the world's population ages further, consumers will be more proactive in finding ways to stay sustainable. However, in order to fully meet this growing demand, producers need to produce scientifically proven nutrients that are beneficial to increasing the action of the population, which also need to be easily applied to a wider range of innovative and attractive products. As a result, products such as
Rousselot's Peptan
collagen have been selling well in the aging market targeted by manufacturers.collagen is the body's most abundant protein and is found in all connective tissues. Type 1 collagen
Pentan
the same amino acid content as bones and skin. It is produced by a special enzymatic process.
Peptan
is highly bioactive and digestible, colorless and tasteless, making it easy to use in many products, from beer to confectionery.addition, extensive scientific studies have
that
can promote joint and bone health. It has also been shown to promote muscle regeneration.
Nygaard
said:An important concern for
Rousselot
is to make our products scientifically based, and the global success of today's
Peptan
products is evidence that we are providing scientific evidence for the health cause." We will continue to expand in the field of dose control clinical research, and from oral intake to the action on the target tissue, we will also study the potential physiological mechanisms of the product, as well as its role pathways and patterns of action in the human body. In the field of joint and bone health, such work is necessary because it is at the forefront of aging.Collagen peptides are different from other protein resources. It is made up of
18
amino acids that are specially combined to provide special nutritional and health benefits not found in other hydrolytic proteins, including bone health, joint health and skin care.independent study of the benefits of collagen began

years ago and has been intensifying for decades. The results are compelling, and the evidence system is growing. With this scientific evidence, knowledge can be educated and widely available to different target groups such as the elderly, women, athletes and all those interested in health and well-age health, which is important for nutritional preparations, supplements and functional foods.For example, a recent set of dose-controlled clinical trials on collagen and joint health showed that taking
Peptan
daily can help women with joints reduce joint pain and improve joint function and flexibility. The trial, conducted at the Sixth People's Hospital affiliated with Shanghai
Jiaofu University, proved that
collagen improved the quality of life of arthritis patients published by
Benito-Ruiz
in 2009, and reinforces existing scientific evidence that
Peptan
can help reduce joint pain and improve joint function in patients.collagen is increasingly seen as an essential active ingredient in joint health agents, and clinical data have shown that it is more effective than amino glucose in reducing joint pain. Its favorable position will further enhance its visibility in joint and mobile therapy. "
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supplements such as tablets and powder punches have been popular for years, Nyga
ard said. The current trend is spreading to a wider range of functional foods and beverages, each of which corresponds to different needs of the market and
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. For example, snacks, soups, dairy products or beverages can be labeled
'
health
'
labels. Collagen-rich milk drinks and yogurt are good products for improving dietary protein intake, locking in bone health (osteoporosis) and aging diseases such as muscle atrophy and movement. looking to the future,
nygaard
notes that from a regulatory perspective, regulations in some markets will change significantly in
2015 and
, such as Japan opening up more health statements in the future.
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, collagen is highly used in aging health products when
Rousselot.
most markets allow the use of health statements when suppliers like the United States release more scientific evidence and data. It is usually the responsibility of the end product manufacturer to submit a special health declaration document
/
product registration to the local government and, if passed, to permit the use of the health declaration
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. For example, collagen products can be found in many types of health foods in China that claim to protect bone health.
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in Europe, it states the protein's contribution to maintaining normal bone health or maintaining normal muscle mass.
collagen
as a pure protein product for bone health, according to EFSA regulations.
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