How does the marine collagen in this complex differ from ordinary collagen, and why is glucosamine included?

The collagen in Cartilagen Collagen is hydrolysed marine collagen. “Hydrolysed” means that the protein has already been broken down into shorter peptide chains during manufacture, so it does not require the same amount of digestive work as whole protein. Marine collagen is obtained from fish raw materials — one of the common sources for food supplements of this type.

Collagen is a key structural protein of connective tissue: it is part of cartilage, ligaments, skin and the bone matrix. With age or under intense physical strain, the body's own collagen synthesis slows down, which is why many people choose to add it to their diet.

N-acetyl-D-glucosamine is a substance involved in forming components of cartilage tissue. It also serves as a precursor of hyaluronic acid — a compound important for the firmness and elasticity of tissues. In this way, glucosamine complements collagen: one provides the peptide base, the other supports the synthesis of substances responsible for elasticity.

The formula also includes vitamin C and acerola (a natural source of vitamin C) — the body needs ascorbic acid for the normal formation of its own collagen. Without enough vitamin C, this process is disrupted, which is why its presence in collagen complexes is considered justified. Vitamin D3, zinc and copper are involved in processes related to bone tissue and metabolism in connective structures, while vitamins E and B2 help protect cells from oxidative stress.