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  How to Get the Best Results from Collagen Supplements  Collagen supplements are a great way to help skin hydration, elasticity, improve firmness and reduce wrinkles. However, for optimal results, it’s important to combine good lifestyle habits and key nutrients. Collagen synthesis is a gradual process, so it’s important to be consistent when taking collagen supplements. Try to combine collagen intake with Vitamin C to assist with collagen synthesis. In addition, high protein-based foods, such as eggs, and lean meats, provide amino acids needed to also support collagen synthesis. Try to avoid excessive sugar and processed foods. These lead to...

  Collagen-Boosting Foods Certain foods are rich in the nutrients needed for collagen synthesis, and therefore a great way to incorporate into a daily diet to support your body’s ability to produce collagen.   1. Vitamin C-Rich Fruits and Vegetables Vitamin C is important for collagen synthesis and helping fuel enzymes responsible for the formation of collagen. Your body can’t optimally produce collagen without Vitamin C. Since your body can’t produce Vitamin C on its own, it’s important to source this from your daily diet. Thankfully, Vitamin C is found in many nutritious foods (as well as in each Thank...

  What is Collagen? Collagen is the protein that essentially holds our body together. The word itself even originates from the ancient Greek word ‘Kolla’, which means glue! It has an essential role in ensuring our skin remains healthy, elastic, and wrinkle free! Not forgetting keeping it well hydrated and maintaining its overall well-being. Here’s the catch! Our natural collagen production declines by roughly 1% to 2% each year from the estimated age of 22 to 25 years onwards. This means that by the time you are 30, you could have lost roughly 10% of your collagen structure already, leading...

Let’s talk collagen - the powerhouse protein that peacefully works behind the scenes to keep us looking and feeling our best. It’s like the fundamental scaffolding of our body, ensuring our skin stays firm, hair remains shiny, nails stay strong, and our joints move without that creaky door sound. So, what’s the bad news you might ask? As we age, roughly from 25 onwards, our collagen production naturally declines by 1% to 2% each year, leaving us with those unwelcome signs of ageing. Fear not! There is some good news on the horizon: collagen supplements! These wonders have skyrocketed in...