Collagen

What is Collagen?
Collagen is the most abundant of all the proteins in your body (almost 1/3 of the protein in your whole body!). 

It has many vital functions, helping provide structure in a range of tissues, from your bones to your skin, to your muscles! 

As you get older, your body cannot produce the same amount/quality of Collagen. Since it is a crucial protein all over your body, you can see why this wouldn't be great!

Can you get Collagen from Food?
Yes, but it is better to obtain the Collagen from products on the market since most market items contain the hydrolyzed form of Collagen. The hydrolyzed form is easier to absorb and more readily available for your body to use, which will get you the results you deserve quicker!

What are the Benefits of Collagen Supplementation?

Collagen has tonnes of health benefits! Here are 10 ways that Collagen can improve your health:

1. Collagen can Alleviate Leaky Gut!
Collagen or “villi” covers your intestinal wall. Collagen creates a seal and prevents a leaky gut. Without enough Collagen, you'll experience a leaky gut and inflammation in many forms (IBD, Chrons, Celiac and Ulcerative Colitis).

The issue with inflammation is that it doesn't stay in one place in your body; it can affect a wide range of tissues away from the source. Inflammation can affect various things, from joint and arthritic pain to immune reactions, to the nervous system, to skin issues like acne or eczema. Gut health, skin health, joint pains, brain and immune function are all affected by chronic inflammation in your body.

2. Collagen is Anti-aging!
Your skin is made of Collagen. Wrinkles and fine lines begin to appear when your body breaks down more Collagen that it produces. Collagen supplementation has shown to be more effective than creams for treating wrinkles. Additionally, Collagen can reduce the size of pores, help keep your skin hydrated, firm and looking its best!

3. Collagen can Help you Build and Maintain Muscle and a Healthy Weight!
Collagen contains Glycine, an amino acid used to build muscle. Without enough Collagen, muscles can become flimsy. Ensuring that you get enough Glycine from Collagen will keep your muscles looking like you just hit the gym! Plus, adding extra muscle mass to your body can help you burn calories and achieve your weight loss goals.

4. Collagen can Keep your Bones Strong!
Collagen is an essential component of bones. Through age or injury, our bones can become weak and brittle. Adding Collagen to your diet can improve your bone density and help safeguard you against osteoporosis or bone injury.

5. Collagen Relieves Joint Pain!
Collagen allows your joints to move comfortably. When our bodies can not create enough Collagen, we can end up feeling rusty, like the tin-man. Getting enough Collagen in your diet can help keep you pain-free and moving! Those with arthritis or those that experience chronic inflammation of the joints could benefit from Collagen supplementation.

6. Collagen can Help you Sleep!
Collagen contains the amino acid and neurotransmitter, Glycine. Glycine can help your body relax, helping you catch your Zs.

7. Collagen is a Great Source of Protein!
Your body needs approximately 0.8g of protein per kilogram of body weight. Consuming products with added Collagen will give you an extra protein boost and help you meet your protein goals!

8. Collagen can Strengthen your Hair and Nails!
Your hair and nails are made of Collagen. Having enough Collagen in your diet can ensure strong and healthy hair and nails.

9. Collagen supports Heart Health!
Collagen contains the amino acid Proline. Proline can stop fat from being deposited into your arteries. Plus, your arteries are built from Collagen! Having enough Collagen in your diet can keep your arteries clear and robust.

10. Collagen supports Liver Health.
The Glycine in Collagen helps your liver get rid of toxins; This means that your liver can work more efficiently!

How to use Collagen?
From sweets to oatmeal, to coffee creamers, or just good old-fashioned supplement in a jar, with such a wide range available, there's certainly something with Collagen that you'll love!

Add collagen to your morning coffee or daily smoothie! It is tasteless and odourless, so you won't even know it's there!

Warm-up with a soup made with Kettle & Fire Beef Bone Broth. Warm, cozy, healthy and delicious!

Start your morning off with a big bowl of Purely Elizabeth Gluten-Free Grass-Fed Collagen Protein Oats! Oatmeal with benefits!

Reep the benefits of Collagen from anywhere! Use the Vital Proteins Pasture-Raised, Grass-fed, Collagen Peptides to get your collagen results from anywhere.

When life gives you lemons, you make Ancient Nutrition Multi Collagen Protein supplement. Strawberry lemonade flavour, YUM!

How long will it take to see Results from Collagen?
Approximately 12 weeks, but it varies per person.