Supplements
Collagen – The Benefits!
Feb
Collagen is a protein responsible for healthy joints and skin elasticity, or stretchiness. It’s in your bones, muscles, and blood, comprising three quarters of your skin and a third of the protein in your body.
As you age, your existing collagen breaks down, and it gets harder for your body to produce more. As a result, many people are now turning to these types of supplements which are usually powders and mix as good as whey protein and taste amazing!
Aussie Raspberry and Pine Orange Frost Collagen Pro from Cyborg Sport mixes just like cordial!
Collagen is produced naturally in the body by combining amino acids, the building blocks of proteins found in food. When restrictive diets have been used or individuals don’t consume a diet rich in various meat and vegetables the body may find it hard to source all the amino acids needed.
Health Benefits of Supplements
Because it makes up so many critical parts of our bodies, collagen is not only beneficial but essential to maintaining good health. Let’s take a look at some of the various benefits increased supplementation can help with.
Stronger Bones
As you age, your bones become less dense and more brittle, breaking more easily and taking longer to heal. Studies have shown that daily collagen supplements can help make your bones denser, slowing the aging process that makes them brittle and helping your body to produce new bone.
Skin Elasticity and Hydration
Oral collagen supplements can be helpful with improving skin hydration and elasticity. They might also help to lessen wrinkles.
Thicker Hair
While more men go bald, many women also experience hair loss or thinning as they age. In one study, a group of women with thinning hair saw significant increases in their hair’s quantity, scalp coverage, and thickness while taking daily collagen supplements.
Healthier Nails
Some people’s nails break more easily than others, and don’t grow as fast. One study in a group of women showed faster nail growth and fewer broken or chipped nails after only four weeks of daily collagen supplements.
Reduced Pain
For people with knee/shoulder pain, oral collagen supplements might act as a mild pain reliever and improve joint function. This might take about three to five months of daily treatment it is best to give it a go for a little while and see the results.
Increased Muscle
A combination of collagen peptide supplements and strength training could potentially help increase muscle mass and strength.
Wrapping it all Up
Collagen protein powder is a supplement that can benefit your body and your routine in many ways. In addition to helping with muscle growth and repair, there are additional benefits like skin, hair, nail, and digestive health. Most products are carbohydrate, fat and sugar free. Adding it to coffee or pancakes makes it extremely versatile as well. Take a look at a few of the options below and see if any suit your taste buds.
Natures Best Collagen is a high quality, cost effective collagen producd and it is completely natural. It has a nice subtle taste that can be consumed by itself or on its own!
More of a snack person? ATP Science have just released their Collagen Jelly and Collagen Mousse! Delicious dessert and snack style products designed to fill the gaps, boost protein and satisfy the taste buds!
P.S Cyborg Sport also have a Collagen Jelly that has been around for over a year and mixes like aeroplane jelly haha!
As always let us know if you have any questions about this and happy to help with any questions 😊