If there's one trending supplement right now, it's definitely collagen. But what exactly is collagen, and what can targeted collagen supplementation achieve?
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, ensuring the stability and elasticity of our skin, hair, nails, joints, and bones. It is responsible for both the maintenance and regeneration of our tissue. There are at least 16 different types of collagen in our body, of which approximately 80% are types I, II, and III. Type I primarily supports the structure of our skin, hair, nails, tendons, and ligaments. Type II ensures the stability of our cartilage tissue, and type III strengthens the structure of our muscles, blood vessels, and organs.
But why should I take collagen at all? It's quite simple: the body's own collagen production decreases with age, which promotes the aging of the skin, the formation of wrinkles, and can lead to the weakening of connective tissue. A targeted intake of collagen-containing foods or supplements, especially in the form of hydrolyzed collagen or collagen peptides, can slow this process.
Collagen is primarily obtained from animal sources such as fish skin, scales, and bones, as well as beef and pork bones. There's a growing trend, especially on social media, to drink a cup of bone broth instead of your morning coffee. In addition to bone broth, eggs, especially the egg yolk, meat rich in connective tissue, and foods containing gelatin also contain collagen. There is no purely natural alternative to collagen. Vegans, however, can rely on spirulina algae and genetically modified yeasts and bacteria that produce non-animal collagen in the laboratory. Furthermore, nutrients such as vitamin C, zinc, and copper promote the body's own collagen production.
Studies have shown that regular oral intake of collagen can improve skin elasticity and stimulate collagen production. Furthermore, it helps maintain bone strength and can prevent osteoporosis and relieve symptoms of joint diseases like osteoarthritis by strengthening the protective cartilage structure. In addition to strengthening nails and preventing hair loss, collagen can also support gut health by promoting a healthy intestinal flora through a strong intestinal lining. Likewise, the amino acids contained in collagen aid protein synthesis and can thus support muscle maintenance and development.
Do we all have to drink bone broth every day or is there perhaps an easier – and tastier – way?
Our Collagen Chews contain high-quality Verisol collagen, which is easily absorbed by the body. They taste like our favorite orange chews, making it easy to incorporate collagen into our daily routine. Because, like all supplements, we need to consume collagen regularly to see results. Unfortunately, collagen doesn't provide an immediate rejuvenating effect—despite some providers' repeated claims of this in dubious advertisements.
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