Recent studies and an increase in social media coverage has seen Collagen grow to become a huge trend in the world of natural health.
Rightly so, as it is involved in so much of the structures and functions of the body. Collagen is the glue that holds the body together from tendons, ligaments, bones and of course skin.
Collagen - What you need to know
Our body’s own collagen is made over the years from the amino acids we take in through protein sources in our diet. However, as we age our ability to regenerate collagen declines. So much so that by the age of 50 our body's ability to make our own collagen has diminished by half.
This decline can start in our 20’s and 30’s with an average 1% decline per year. This can also be accelerated by factors such as too much exposure to sun, smoking and poor diet.
The many benefits of Collagen
Collagen has become well known for its skin supporting benefits as it is what gives our skin strength and elasticity. It is when our own natural levels decline that we can start to notice the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
But the benefits are not only skin deep. If you delve deeper into the nutritional benefits of Collagen there’s a lot more that can be gained by supplementation. Collagen has also been found to offer support to our gut health by helping to soothe inflamed tissues in the digestive tract.
Which Type to Take
There are different types of collagens but our bodies are mainly type I, II and III. Type I collagen is found in the skin, bones and tendons, while type III is found in muscles, tissues and organs.
Our 100% Collagen Peptides sachets contain both Type I and Type III collagens and are carefully made from just one ingredient, Grass Fed Bovine Collagen from the Swiss Alps. This is hydrolysed collagen which means that the collagen is broken down into easily absorbed peptides readily available for your body to digest. The amino acid glycine is mainly responsible for this action and the Macánta sachets are 30% glycine.
The individually wrapped 5g sachets are flavourless and dissolve easily into water, tea, coffee or smoothie. In terms of when to take it, Collagen can be taken at any time of day, but studies have shown that glycine can benefit for a deeper sleep so some people like to take their collagen in a drink at nighttime to gain this benefit.
Its never too late to take collagen, while the decline can start early in the 20’s, the benefits can be seen at any age. We recommend 1-2 sachets a day dissolved in 200-250ml of room temperature water or a hot drink to see best results.
Our team like to take their collagen in our morning coffee or a herbal tea in the evening. As it’s a protein source it can also add a feeling of satiety.
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