CanPrev - Collagen Joint & Cartilage Powder - 250 Gram(s) - NPN: 80088767 -- ollagen makes up approximately 70% of the bodys cartilage. As we age our lifestyle and health impacts our joints and ultimately how we move. We may experience more cartilage wear and tear-related joint conditions. Hips, knees, feet and spinal joints are most commonly affected by cartilage tissue dysfunction.An imbalance or dysfunction of ones collagenous matrix can be seen in excelerted joint conditions like arthritis and degenerative diseases like osteoarthritis. In order to keep our cartilage matrix healthy, proper joint homeostasis and turnover of new chondrocyte cells is necessary.CanPrevs Collagen Joint & Cartilage peptides are highly effective for stimulating the activity of chondrocytes the main cells that make up our cartilage matrix. Chondrocyte cells can be found in all cartilage connective tissue and directly increase joint collagen production. These peptides act as a continuous nutrient supply for more collagen production directly at the joints!Naturally our cartilage tissue grows and repairs more slowly than other tissues. As long as some cartilage matrix remains, Collagen Joint & Cartilage peptides work to regenerate cartilage tissue by increasing collagen production and creating a healthier joint-cartilage matrix.