If you haven’t incorporated collagen into your daily routine and diet get ready for a long term relationship with something that studies have shown to turn back the clock!
Collagen has been shown to have beneficial effects to your:
- Skin
- Nails
- Joints
- And more!
What is collagen? Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins in the body. In fact, collagen is “the main structural protein that forms the connective tissue throughout our body, from skin to bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments,” said Dr. Shari Marchbein, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York. So it’s understandable that this ingredient has made its way to be in such high demand in the health and beauty industry. Collagen makes up a huge 80% of our skin and works with another protein - elastin - that as you can imagine the two combined keeps the skin elastic.
So what are the benefits of Collagen?
- Anti- ageing: Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body but as we age our natural collagen levels decrease. Supplementing collagen helps to restore collagen levels in your body when they start to decrease.
- Stronger joints and tendons: Hydrolyzed collagen (also known as collagen peptides) is collagen that's been broken down into more easily dissolvable amino acids, often available as a collagen powder dietary supplement. Studies show that taking hydrolysed collagen decreases joint pain after exercise and increases the density of cartilage, making joints more flexible.
- Improved gut health: Collagen being a digestive superfood is an excellent tool to use to help heal the gut. Collagen is used to form a substance in our bodies called connective tissue. It connects our organs, skeleton and muscles, while providing a surrounding structure or framework. We find it in ligaments, tendons, muscles, bones, skin and the lining of our gut! Research has shown regular consumption of collagen to repair and prevent gut inflammation and associated symptoms. Collagen contains large amounts of the amino acids glycine, glutamine and proline which can be beneficial to the intestinal tract as well as the stomach.
- An alternative to meat: Eating less meat also reduces your collagen intake. Supplementing with collagen is a great way to replace this important source of nutrients that is less likely to be found in plants.
- Naturally curbs cravings: Collagen is 40% more satiating than other proteins like whey and is a great choice if you’re trying to lose or maintain your weight, or to naturally control your appetite - benefits for your health and feeling fuller for longer? It’s a yes from us!
So as you can see collagen has a number of benefits that can improve your body from the inside out. Increasing your collagen consumption through supplementation is one way to reap the benefits of collagen like in just a single scoop of the Hey30s protein powder which contains a whole 5g of collagen.
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