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  The most abundant protein in the human body, collagen is a main component of tendons, ligaments, muscles, fat, and skin (1).    Although we naturally produce collagen, there are health benefits to taking supplemental collagen such as improving the health of the joints, skin, and digestive system, as well as reducing recovery time after a workout.    In fact, the more collagen you have, the better your body is at producing and maintaining its collagen stores.    Collagen supplements have be...

Collagen, a word derived from the Greek word for “glue”, does indeed function similarly to glue in holding our bodies together. Collagen is the most predominant protein in the human body, accounting for 25 to 30% of total protein stores.   Collagen is a fibrous protein structurally arranged in a triple helix of two identical and one slightly different protein chains, similar to a spiral staircase. Each of these collagen structures are referred to as a collagen fibril.   Amino acids (the build...

In short, yes! Collagen is a fantastic supplement to add to your regimen if you’re seeking any one of a variety of health benefits.   As with any type of supplement, a few minimal side effects are possible, such as heartburn. It should be noted that collagen supplements may not be appropriate for people allergic to eggs, shellfish, or fish, as supplemental collagen may be derived from any one of these.   However, you can rest assured that your food allergies will not be triggered by our bovin...

It has been well-established that collagen is both safe and effective for a variety of uses ranging from arthritis pain relief to improving the appearance of your skin.   If you count yourself among those of us who like to know exactly what a supplement is and how it works before adding it to your regimen – keep reading!   We’ll dig into how collagen is formed.   What is collagen made of?   Just as the name might suggest, procollagen is the precursor to collagen. Procollagen is created when p...

Collagen supplements are a hot topic among the health and wellness industry as of recently, as collagen is touted for its powerful healing effects.    From making skin and hair more youthful, to improving workout performance, and nourishing the gut lining, collagen’s list of health claims is quite long.    However, it’s important to understand that although there are seemingly some health benefits to taking collagen, not every claim is backed by strong scientific evidence.    In this article ...

  You’ve probably heard about collagen before, and maybe you’re already taking it.    But to really get the most of your supplements, it’s time to ask the next level of questions: what type of collagen is best for me? And how much collagen per day do you need to take to maximize its benefits?   In this article, we’ll cover that second question and dive into ideal dosage for collagen supplements.    Because collagen has so many uses, it can be tricky for consumers to know how much is best to ...