Collagen is a part of our bones, skin, muscles, blood vessels, tendons, and digestion. It gives us flexibility and holds us together.

As we age the collagen levels decrease. With decreased levels come issues such as:

•Lose skin

•Wrinkles

•Aches and pains

•Loss of flexibility

•Stretch marks

•Cellulite

•Leaky Gut

•Slowed metabolism

•Waining energy

Just reading that list it is pretty clear as to why one might consider supplementation.

Adding collagen to your daily supplement routine can help in the following ways:

•Improved skin and hair

•Stronger teeth and nails

•Supports the repair of joints

•Can help with leaky gut

•Boosts metabolism

•Reduces stretch marks and cellulite

•Helps to detox the body and improve liver health

•Helps to protect cardiovascular health

•Lessening of arthritic symptoms

•Immune system booster

•Bone regeneration and healing

•Wound healing

•Antibacterial properties

Collagen is a complex protein. It is made up of 19 different amino acids both essential and non-essential.

Sources of Collagen:

•Bovine

•Chicken

•Fish

•Eggshell membrane

Be aware of things that decrease your collagen stores.

•Eating a lot of sugar

•Drinking alcohol in excess

•Sun exposure

•Smoking

•Medications

Collagen can be obtained through food sources or through nutraceuticals.

There is no recommended daily (RDA) allowance for collagen. Supplements range from around 5,000mg to 15,000mg/per day.

Keeping collagen levels steady throughout our adult years can help minimize the aging process in the way that it impacts us and how we feel in our bodies. It may not be THE fountain of youth, but it sure can play its part.

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