Collagen is one of the hottest buzzwords in the beauty industry right now. It contributes to glowing skin, radiant hair, healthy nails and more. But did you know it’s also incredibly beneficial for your lean-muscle development, digestion, joints and overall gut health? If you haven’t already embraced the magic of collagen, now is the time to add it to your diet. Here are five big reasons why.
- Makes your skin glow
By getting the right amount of collagen into your diet, your skin reaps a wide range of benefits: greater elasticity, improved hydration and stronger skin barriers. As we age, the amount of collagen we naturally produce diminishes, which can lead to dry skin, fine lines and wrinkles. Boosting your collagen intake has been shown to slow the signs of ageing by minimising skin dryness and the formation of wrinkles.
- Helps develop lean muscle
Because collagen is the most abundant protein in our body, it plays a vital role in how our muscles form. One study found that adding collagen to your diet can promote muscle growth after exercising. Collagen is also beneficial as a supplement for people who want to boost their muscle mass as they age – to counteract the natural muscle loss that occurs as we get older.
- Supports gut health and digestion
It’s not just amazing for your skin and muscle development – collagen is also known to be beneficial to gut health. Our gut microbiome is a complicated area of study, but research is already showing that many people with digestive issues tend to have lower levels of collagen. Another study found that L-glutamate, which is a commonly found amino acid in collagen, supports intestinal function and digestion.
- Protects your joints and bones
Athletes have known for a long time that collagen can help with overall joint health, and this has been backed up by a study that looked into how collagen supports joint health for those who regularly experience joint injuries. This is because collagen is already a natural component in our body’s joints, so getting additional collagen supplements can help boost your physical function and keep you comfortable when you are active.
- Encourages better sleep
Glycine is an amino acid that’s found in large supply in collagen, and research shows that getting glycine into your system before you go to bed can actually improve sleep quality – especially for those who tend to toss and turn overnight. The same research found that glycine helps to keep your core body temperature steady, which may have a positive impact on keeping you in a deep sleep throughout the night.
It's easy to get your daily collagen fix
Collagen is a protein, which is an essential ingredient in your overall health and wellbeing, but it doesn’t contain all the essential amino acids like our Collagen Collection of protein powders. We’ve combined collagen with the complete amino acid profile, which results in a protein powerhouse that’s both convenient and delicious. It’s also a great dairy-free way to contribute to your daily protein intake.
Not sure where to start when it comes to adding collagen to your diet? We have a huge selection of recipes to help you on your health and beauty journey, with our protein powders so versatile that you can use them in everything from smoothie bowls to protein shakes to beauty bites and even healthy fudge slice.
Best of all, our collagen-infused protein powders use 100% natural ingredients, so your daily protein boost won’t cause bloating, constipation or skin breakouts.
At Health protein powders are the natural antidote to overly sweet supplements that simply don’t taste good. To get a natural collagen boost and to ensure you are adding the best nutrients into your diet, you can shop online or find our products in a range of selected stockists.