Health Benefits Of Collagen

Collagen is a protein naturally abundant in the body and vital for supporting and strengthening the skin, hair, bones, muscles, and connective tissues.

Collagen production declines as we age. Also, its production can be affected by our poor diets, such as eating processed foods or a vegan diet.

Oral collagen comes as a powder, tablet, or drink and is usually made from the skin and bones of animals or fish. These products often contain other complementary ingredients, such as vitamin C, which is vital for collagen production.

Most oral collagen products will contain collagen derived from pigs (porcine), cows (bovine), or fish (marine). Once extracted from the skin and bones, it is broken down into short chains called peptides, making it easier for the body to absorb and use collagen. The type of collagen product that you choose will depend on your personal preferences. If you don’t eat meat but you do eat fish, for instance, marine collagen will be the best collagen supplement for you.

Collagen provides various benefits:

·      It improves your skin appearance. It plays a role in strengthening skin, as well as in elasticity and hydration.

·      It improves your hair appearance, reduces breakage, and increases hair growth.

·      It protects your joints by increasing proteoglycan around joint cartilage. It can improve osteoarthritis symptoms.

·      It improves and protects your gut health. It helps to decrease inflammation and build new tissue in your digestive tract. It can help heal irritable bowel syndrome  (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

·      It increases calmness, reduces anxiety, and improves your sleep. Glycine, the main amino acid in collagen, acts as a neurotransmitter. It stimulates the production of serotonin, the "feel-good" hormone that helps elevate mood.

·      It supports your brain function and improves memory and concentration.

·      It helps with blood sugar control and heart health

·      It helps boost muscle mass by promoting the synthesis of muscle proteins such as creatine.

·      It helps in weight loss, as it is high in protein and low in calories and can help make you feel fuller for longer.