Article details
Journal
Zeszyty naukowe PŁ, Chemia Spożywcza i Biotechnologia
Zeszyt 73
Zeszyt 73
Year
2009
Title
Collagen hydrolysates as a new diet supplement
Authors
Katarzyna Dybka, Piotr Walczak
Institute of Fermentation Technology and Microbiology
Technical University of Lodz
Pages: 83 - 92
Abstract
Paper reviews literature data connected with properties of collagen hydrolysates applied as diet supplements. Biological and health promoting activity of collagen derived peptides has been well documented in many studies, especially for the therapeutical treatment of bones and joints diseases as well as for the improvement of skin, hair and nails conditon. High tolerance of patients for long-term ingested collagen hydrolysates make them attractive for use as health promoting diet supplement.