Jul 22, 20232 min readCOLLAGEN, COLLAGEN PEPTIDES, HYDROLYZED COLLAGED, GELATIN - WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?Collagen is a triple helix protein comprising of amino acids which build strong fibers used for the body’s structure. Amino acids are...
Jul 22, 20231 min readWHAT HAPPENS TO OUR SKIN AS WE LOSE COLLAGEN?Collagen forms the scaffolding of skin and is responsible for its firmness, elasticity, appearance, and strength. Skin collagen is a...
Jul 22, 20232 min readWHAT COLLAGEN SHOULD I BE TAKING?There are at least 28 kinds of collagen that we know of that exist in vertebrates (yes, us included), but types I, II and III are the...
Jul 22, 20232 min readWHAT IS COLLAGEN DERIVED FROM?Not all collagen is created equal. Collagen supplements can be sourced from cows (bovine), fish (marine) or even chicken. With multiple...
Jul 22, 20234 min readHOW TO REDUCE COLLAGEN DECLINE IN THE BODYThere are so many ways that our natural collagen production is impacted. For some, our genetics work against us, and we naturally produce...
Jul 22, 20232 min readSIGNS OF COLLAGEN LOSSThe first signs may be subtle. Here are some tell-tale signs of collagen loss: 1. Loss of Natural Fullness Cheeks become flatter while...
Jul 22, 20234 min readWHAT HAPPENS TO COLLAGEN AS WE AGE?We actually make our own supply of collagen, via our cells' fibroblasts (assuming they have the amino acids and other required...
Jul 22, 20232 min readWHAT IS COLLAGEN AND WHAT DOES IT DO IN OUR BODIES?Collagen is a structural protein derived from 19 different amino acids, with a particularly high content of hydroxyproline, glycine, and...