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Why Should You Be Taking A Collagen Supplement?

14/12/2022 by Ruth Holroyd Leave a Comment

Collagen supplements are one of the most popular ways to take care of your body. You should take collagen tablets for hair and skin to improve your health and wellness. It can help promote glowing skin.

Most collagen in the body accounts for 75% of muscles and skin. It’s also the building block of collagen-rich foods like fish, chicken, and eggs—which means you can get plenty of it simply by eating well. Your complexion will look more vibrant due to the antioxidants in fruits like blueberries and strawberries; vegetables like carrots; legumes such as kidney beans; nuts such as almonds/walnuts, etc.

It can strengthen hair and nails.

Collagen is a vital protein that helps to keep your skin looking young and healthy. It’s found in the body’s connective tissues, including tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and bone. It’s also a major component of hair follicles, making it possible for you to grow strong hair and nails.

It plays a significant role in repairing damaged tissue, which is why it’s crucial for people who play sports or have active lifestyles.

Collagen has been proven to help with joint pain

Collagen tablets help your joint health.

Taking collagen supplements can help you with the joint pain that comes from overuse, as well as from an injury.

If you already have osteoarthritis (OA) or arthritis, a collagen supplement may help stop your body from getting worse by preventing additional damage from chronic inflammation.

Collagen, an essential protein, makes up 90% of body connective tissue. As people age, their bodies manufacture less collagen and begin to show symptoms of degenerative joint diseases like osteoarthritis.

It may increase muscle mass.

A protein called collagen is present in the body and is crucial for developing connective tissue.

It also provides support for joints like the knee and hip. Age-related or injury-related collagen levels drop, particularly after surgery, causing joint pain and other circulation issues like itching.

The good news is that collagen supplements are available. They’re inexpensive and can be taken as a pill, powder or liquid, depending on your preference.

Many people take collagen supplements to promote skin health

How does the skin benefit from collagen supplements?

Collagen supplements can help your skin look and feel its best, but they can have some side effects. Let’s take a closer look at the skin benefits of collagen so you can get the maximum benefit.

  1. Wound healing – First, it helps with wound healing, which is essential because wounds are uncomfortable and annoying and leave you open to infections and other health problems. Collagen supplements can help reduce inflammation caused by the wound and promote faster recovery.
  2. Hydration – Second, collagen helps keep your skin hydrated. Your skin needs water to function correctly, but you also need to get enough water through your diet, exercise, or other means to produce enough collagen. Taking a collagen supplement will help keep your skin moisturized as well as protect it from damage caused by dryness.
  3. Acne – Finally, it may also help with acne breakouts because they work as an anti-inflammatory agent in the body. This means they’ll reduce swelling in the skin and aid in the fight against acne-causing bacteria!

So can collagen make a difference?

Collagen tablets for hair and skin can make a significant difference. The more collagen you have in your body, the better it will be able to heal itself from wounds or injuries. They are a great way to boost your health, but they should be taken in moderation. They can be beneficial in several ways but can also cause harm if you overdo them. Collagen supplements will not compensate for a poor diet or lack of exercise, so take them only when you feel you need them.

The research behind collagen supplements

There have been a few studies into collagen and its many uses but you may be interested in reading:

An overview of the beneficial effects of hydrolysed collagen intake on joint and bone health and on skin ageing

I will add more research references a I find them.

Why I’m trying collagen

I’m actually trialling Pura Collagen at the moment, for skin health and plan to also try it for my joints. There is far more research behind the benefits for joints than for skin. It’s not a quick fix or an instant cure but it can be beneficial to the body, especially as we age and collagen production reduces. Menopausal women can see a reduction in collagen; just a healthy sign of aging but many choose to boost the skin’s health and elasticity in a bid to stop those wrinkles!

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About Ruth Holroyd

Author of 'Anaphylaxis: The Essential Guide: An Action Plan For Living With Life-Threatening Allergies' and 'The Shape of Skin, both available as paperback or Kindle on Amazon. Ruth is a Writer, Blogger and Patient Expert in allergies, asthma, anaphylaxis, eczema and topical steroid withdrawal.

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