Does it really work!?
This post is dedicated to all the newlyweds out there. May your wedding glow last forever!
Just kidding, I have some great intel for all of you eternal youth seekers out there in this post!
It seems like collagen has been all the rage lately…
Since I’ve been obsessed with eternal youth and glowing skin ever since I was about 12. Yes, 12 (that pre-teen acne was no joke for me so I started young!), I jumped on the collagen bandwagon right away.
Before we process any further I want it to be known that I never vouch for or speak to something I have not first tried myself. I like to test out products, tips, and knowledge on my own for effectiveness before I ever share them with anyone… just think of me as your personal guinea pig. 😉
What is collagen?
Collagen is the main structural protein that forms your connective tissues and skin. Naturally made by your body, collagen supports firmness and elasticity in your skin and supports healthy joints and bones. Beginning in your 20s, collagen begins to decline, leading to more lines and wrinkles, duller skin, and weaker nails. As a result your body makes less of it and begins to lose that youthful appearance.
Why are people going ga-ga over it?
Beginning in your 20s, collagen begins to decline, leading to more lines and wrinkles, duller skin, weaker nails, and joint pain. As a result your body makes less of it and begins to lose that youthful appearance.
When you consume collagen, it’s broken down into combinations of amino acids called peptides that travel throughout the body, including to the skin, where research shows they help stimulate the production of new collagen. Basically it helps you reignite collagen that helps with healthier skin, nails, and joints.
Personally I think of it as a secret weapon for eternal youth. 😉
But don’t just take my word for it!
It’s been praised for centuries
For centuries, Chinese women have viewed collagen as a Fountain of Youth, routinely consuming foods like donkey skin in hopes of smoothing withered skin and preserving aging joints.
In the 1980s collagen injections hit the market.
Then in recent years new forms of supplements have been introduced. And in 2018, growing studies have given evidence that collagen can improve skin, ease arthritis symptoms, promote wound healing, and fend off muscle wasting, U.S. consumers.
Benefits:
Adding collagen as a supplement can lead to:
- More youthful looking skin
- Joint pain relief
- Bone loss prevention
- A healthier gut
- Heart health Support
- Healthier hair and nails
Best Collagen Supplement Options:
1. Bone Broth –
If you want to go with the most natural option, bone broth is a great starting point. It’s probably not the easiest or most effective, however.
Personally, I love soup and broth. This winter I was making my own homemade bone broth in batches so I could soak up all the collagen. But even a soup lover get’s a little tired of having a big bowl of broth each day. That’s when I started looking into collagen peptides and supplements more. I wanted an option that would be easy and beneficial on a day to day basis.
2. Collagen supplements –
Look for trusted companies that properly source, test, and abide by quality standards. If you’re using as a protein source in addition to collagen production, it’s recommended to choose based on companies that get their bones and tissues from cage-free, free-range, and antibiotic-free sources.
And steer clear of fancy mixtures that combine collagen with probiotics, fiber, or other additives, which could interact with the collagen and change how well it works.
Our top choice: COLLAGEN BOOST
Beachbody Collagen Boost’s patented product only has 1 ingredient — just pure collagen peptides with no artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives, and it’s made without gluten ingredients.
This Collagen supplement has been clinically proven help deliver beauty benefit in just 30 days when taken daily! I’m not just stating the results from the study, I’m speaking from personal experience. I’ve been using it for about 3 weeks now and I am so happy with the results!
It provides a potent, flavorless, bioavailable form of collagen peptides, that delivers measurable, clinically studied results with just 2.5 g per scoop. And it works! My skin looks clear, healthy, and has a vibrant glow.
I personally stand by Beachbody supplements because of their commitment to unparalleled quality and integrity when it comes to sourcing the finest possible of ingredients. I’ve been exposed to their team of nutritionists and scientists, and their standards are truly exceptional. To say I was giddy when they recently released a collagen supplement is an understatement.
In a world where our soils are more and more depleted, they go above and beyond to find the purest ingredients so we can properly nourish ourselves for long-lasting health, energy, and vitality. I cannot recommend their products enough.
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