The present disclosure is directed to a composition or nutritional supplement containing undenatured Type II collagen in combination with probiotic cell matter and/or a prebiotic. The different dietary or nutraceutical agents are capable of synergistically working together to improve the health and well-being of a human or animal. For instance, the nutritional supplement can be used to treat joint discomfort and pain, improve immune, or otherwise reducing inflammation in human and animal populations both at risk and actively presenting with such ailments.

The present disclosure is directed to a composition or nutritional supplement containing undenatured Type II collagen in combination with probiotic cell matter and/or a prebiotic. The different dietary or nutraceutical agents are capable of synergistically working together to improve the health and well-being of a human or animal. For instance, the nutritional supplement can be used to treat joint discomfort and pain, improve immune, or otherwise reducing inflammation in human and animal populations both at risk and actively presenting with such ailments.

A chewable supplement made by providing gelatin; providing an optional emulsifier; providing a food-grade oil; mixing the gelatin, and the emulsifier with the food-grade oil with to achieve a first mixture; heating the first mixture to achieve a heated first mixture; removing heat from the first mixture; providing collagen; adding the collagen to the first mixture and mixing the collagen with the first mixture to achieve a collagen mixture; and separating the collagen mixture into individual doses.

A chewable supplement made by providing gelatin; providing an optional emulsifier; providing a food-grade oil; mixing the gelatin, and the emulsifier with the food-grade oil with to achieve a first mixture; heating the first mixture to achieve a heated first mixture; removing heat from the first mixture; providing collagen; adding the collagen to the first mixture and mixing the collagen with the first mixture to achieve a collagen mixture; and separating the collagen mixture into individual doses.

A method for producing a collagenous material in particle form, includes: extracting a collagen- and fat-containing animal raw material using an aqueous extraction solution; optionally separating at least one part of the aqueous phase from the extraction residue; separating the extraction residue into a collagenous solid phase, an aqueous phase, and a fat phase; mixing at least one part of the collagenous solid phase with at least one part of the aqueous phase; at least partly drying the mixed phases; and comminuting the dried phases in order to obtain the collagenous material in particle form.

A complete meal mimic is provided. It may be in the form of a small mass, and may contain free amino acids or peptides to mimic proteins in a meal. Digestion of the mimic may be at a controlled rate, emulating that of real food. The mimic may include the equivalent of 10-30 g protein in the form of amino acids and peptides, 10 to 20 grams of carbohydrates in the form of starches and fiber and 10 to 30 g of lipids from different oils. The oils may be one or more from avocado, coconut, and flaxseed. The mimic also may contain micro-nutrients provided by meals, including minerals and vitamins in bio-available forms. The mimic may stand in the place of a meal in the 100 calories to 500 calories range. The flavor of the mimic may include natural bitter blockers and/or mushroom powder.

A complete meal mimic is provided. It may be in the form of a small mass, and may contain free amino acids or peptides to mimic proteins in a meal. Digestion of the mimic may be at a controlled rate, emulating that of real food. The mimic may include the equivalent of 10-30 g protein in the form of amino acids and peptides, 10 to 20 grams of carbohydrates in the form of starches and fiber and 10 to 30 g of lipids from different oils. The oils may be one or more from avocado, coconut, and flaxseed. The mimic also may contain micro-nutrients provided by meals, including minerals and vitamins in bio-available forms. The mimic may stand in the place of a meal in the 100 calories to 500 calories range. The flavor of the mimic may include natural bitter blockers and/or mushroom powder.

The present invention is directed to a method of replacing collagen broken down during physical activity using a novel dietary supplement. The supplement composition of the present invention comprises collagen, glutamine, taurine, and, optionally, the nine essential amino acids. The uptake of collagen is enhanced using this combination of components to levels substantially near the pre-workout levels.

The present invention is directed to a method of replacing collagen broken down during physical activity using a novel dietary supplement. The supplement composition of the present invention comprises collagen, glutamine, taurine, and, optionally, the nine essential amino acids. The uptake of collagen is enhanced using this combination of components to levels substantially near the pre-workout levels.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising curcuminoid with green tea polyphenol or with a combination of glycine, proline and hydroxyproline for use in preventing or treating osteoarthritis. It also relates to a method of preventing or treating osteoarthritis in mammals, the method comprising administering to said mammal a composition which comprises curcuminoid with green tea polyphenol or with a combination of glycine, proline and hydroxyproline.