Beschreibung
In an ageing population we all try to stay fit, mobile and attractive as long as possible ensuring best possible quality of life. In the human body, collagen plays an enormous important role. About 30% of our total body protein is collagen. Collagen is crucial for mobile joints, stable bones, healthy muscles, strong ligaments and tendons, smooth skin, glossy hair and healthy finger nails. It is one of the primary structural proteins of connective tissues and also abundant in blood vessels, intervertebral discs, the blood-brain barrier, the cornea, dentin and the intestinal wall - a vital component of our whole body. The authors give an in-depth view on the properties of collagen and what can be done to support our body with the right supplementation of collagen. The supplementation is depending on age, life style and eventually other factors like diseases or injuries. This is done in an easy-to-read and understandable language. Furthermore, typical questions are considered and answered. Above all, you will learn more about what collagen peptides are, how they work in the body and the results of the numerous scientific research studies conducted in this area.
Autorenportrait
Hans-Christoph Kneféli, MD PhD is Senior Manager at GELITA AG, Medical Affairs/Life Science and responsible for all clinical affairs at Health & Nutrition Department. After undergoing as a Bank emloyee, Mr. Kneféli studied human medicine at the University of Heidelberg, Germany. In 1990, he was licensed as a physician and got his PhD in Orthopedics from the University of Heidelberg. Subsequently he gained several years' experience in all specific fields of surgery (incl. Orthopedics and Traumatology) in several hospitals in the area of Heidelberg, Germany with a final degree as a specialist in general surgery, a special degree in sports medicine and a special degree in emergency medicine in 2003. Several years in the superior management as a chief representative of two health care companies in Mannheim and Stuttgart, Germany followed. Furthermore he gained experience in vascular surgery and internal medicine in a kidney specialized hospital with integrated dialysis department. Mr. Kneféli holds degrees in degrees and certifications in Medical Business Management of the University of Heidelberg and in Public Health of the Health Care Academy Düsseldorf, Germany. Several years of experience as a Director of Health Care Academy and as a lecturer in Stuttgart, Germany followed. He holds a special degree as a clinical investigator in functional leadership for clinical studies and several certificates for clinical examination of medical devices and regulatory environment. In his current position Mr. Kneféli conducts studies in the area of health and nutrition as well as medical devices.
