New Findings are Further Confirmation of Peptan Hydrolyzed Collagen Benefits on Bone Health

These studies were performed on ovariectomized mice, which are a good model for post-menopause osteoporosis. The mice received a daily intake of Peptan during up to 24 weeks. Bone mineral density (BMD), CTX bone resorption marker and biomechanical properties of the bones were then measured.

11 May 2010 --- Previous in vivo and in vitro studies carried out with Rousselot Peptan Hydrolyzed Collagen and published in the March 2010 issue of “BONE” have demonstrated the positive effect of this ingredient on bone cells (osteoblasts) and on bone matrix.

At the IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis, Rousselot presented two new in vivo experiments that were aimed at defining the action of Peptan Hydrolyzed Collagen on bone health.

These studies were performed on ovariectomized mice, which are a good model for post-menopause osteoporosis. The mice received a daily intake of Peptan during up to 24 weeks. Bone mineral density (BMD), CTX bone resorption marker and biomechanical properties of the bones were then measured.

The results fully confirm the positive effect of a daily intake of Peptan Hydrolyzed Collagen that had already been observed in previous studies. BMD is significantly higher in mice receiving a Peptan-enriched diet than in the control group which did not receive Peptan. Likewise, the bone resorption marker CTX is lower and bone strength is greater when the mice are fed Peptan.

Finally, these studies have shown that Peptan has a preventive effect on bone loss when given to the mice pre- ovariectomy. Peptan has also demonstrated a similar effect to raloxifene, a pharmaceutical used for post-menopausal osteoporosis.

These new findings confirm the very great advantage of Peptan Hydrolyzed Collagen for bone health and for preventing age-related bone loss.

During the Vitafoods trade show, Geneva, 18-20 May 2010, Rousselot will be on stand N°858, presenting detailed results of these studies and the other health benefits on skin and joints associated with Peptan Hydrolyzed Collagen.