Vol. 34 | Vol. 34 (3) - 2023 | JOINT HEALTH

Which of all types of collagens is specific for joint health?

by

Andrea Terradillos Guillén1 Daniel Martínez-Puig2
1. R&D
2. Bioiberica, Palafolls (Barcelona), Spain

ABSTRACT

Joint health has become a public concern due to the high incidence of joint discomfort and mobility restrictions in the oldest populations. Joints are complex structures mainly made up of cartilage, which predominant component is type II collagen. Therefore, research efforts were focused on finding a solution to improve joint mobility and discomfort, positioning native type II collagen as a leading ingredient. Several clinical studies carried out showed its efficacy and safety compared to placebo and even to the standard clinical treatment of chondroitin sulphate and glucosamine chloride. And to top it all off, it can be included in functional foods to make its consumption more accessible to everyone.

Introduction

Joint health has become an important public health concern worldwide, largely due to the ageing population. The most common joint condition is osteoarthritis (OA), as it is estimated to affect 32.5 million people only in US (1) and more than 240 million people globally (2).

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Daniel Martínez-Puig Head of R&D Human and Animal Health at Bioiberica S.A.U. He holds a PhD in Nutrition, a Master’s degree in Animal Science and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree by the Autonomous University of Barcelona. His main research focus is nutrition for joint and metabolic health.
Andrea Terradillos Guillén R&D Project Manager in Human Health at Bioibérica S.A.U. She is a Biotechnologist holding a Master in Medicines, Health & Healthcare system and a Master in Business Administration. She has worked in different departments of the pharmaceutical industry working on the connection between health’s innovations with society to ease patients’ lives.

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