Exciting opportunities for contributing to healthy aging

The world’s population is aging: one in six people will be over 60 by 2030, according to data from the World Health Organization. And, by 2050, around a quarter of the world’s population will be 60+ years old. These demographic shifts emphasize changing attitudes towards aging: as most people can expect to live into their 60s and beyond, many of us want to combat the natural issues of aging to stay active, mobile, and independent for longer. 

Holding back the years 

Today, more aging individuals are looking to prevent the issues of aging while keeping up their lifestyles. As research delivers more insights into healthy aging, this trend offers seniors a better chance for a fulfilling ‘golden age’.

One secret behind mobility: collagen

In our bodies, one structural protein plays an essential role in mobility: collagen. Collagen ensures the cohesion, elasticity, and regeneration of all our connective tissues, such as skin, bones, and muscles, as well as providing the structure to our musculoskeletal system. But, as we age, our bodies naturally produce less collagen. The result: our bones and cartilage become more fragile, causing discomfort, a higher risk of fractures, and less mobility, slowing us, and our lives, down. 

Slowing down the loss of collagen 

The natural decline of collagen production makes us painfully aware of the passing of the years. With nutrition, it can help supporting an active lifestyle and slowing down the aging process. Recent research shows that taking collagen supplements can help support mobility and joint and bone health.   

Convenient, tasty, and functional 

Around the world, the functional food and beverage market is gaining ground in the growing elderly nutrition segment. Today’s aging consumers are looking for science-backed functional solutions that are tasty, convenient, and easy to integrate into daily life. Answering these demands, collagen is fast becoming the ideal ingredient for an increasing number of senior nutrition manufacturers, with porcine collagen emerging as a premium, accessible, and cost-effective option for a broad range of formulations and applications. By offering effective products, we can support aging consumers to stay active and mobile for longer. 
 

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[2] Jiang J.X. et al., 2014, Collagen peptides improve knee osteoarthritis in elderly women: A 6-month randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Agro FOOD Industry Hi Tech, 25:19-23.

[3] Guillerminet, F. et al., 2010, Hydrolyzed collagen improves bone metabolism and biomechanical parameters in ovariectomized mice: An in vitro and in vivo study. Bone, 46:827-834.

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