Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It’s a combination of the individual amino acids Glycine, Proline, Hydroxyproline and Arginine, and is usually found within animal tissue, especially bones and connective tissue.

The unique properties of Collagen are what gives your skin and hair elasticity and strength, and connective tissue the capability to hold everything in place. Did you know that Collagen makes up 30% of the protein in your body and 70% of protein in your skin? So it’s pretty important stuff.

The Benefits of Collagen for Skin

So we know now that Collagen is beneficial to the entire body, especially to the skin. Sadly, as we get older, the outer layer of the skin eventually thins and loses it elasticity and this process is known as elastosis. It means a person tends to show more signs of aging and acquires more wrinkles.

While the aging process cannot be avoided, you can however improve your health and have flawless skin by adding collagen powder to your routine.

Having flawless skin not only makes us women’s look younger, but it can also improve our confidence and general mental health as we get older. Having flawless skin also includes an even skin tone, which is a little bit more difficult to maintain when collagen levels begin to drop. The amino acids found in the protein help to keep the outer layers of skin smooth and healthy. Preserving the levels of amino acids that combine to make collagen can keep small veins and capillaries from appearing, and help you maintain youthful, even skin.

Bone and Joint Health Benefits

There are other benefits to maintaining healthy levels of Collagen, for example it is good for bone and joint health; preventing wear and tear in the same way as it does for the skin. It is thought that helping the body’s natural production of collagen through supplementation may improve the health of the bones and joints over time.

Studies on collagen supplements suggest that they may provide beneficial effects on bone metabolism, especially in condition such as osteopenia (a weakening of the bones that is less severe than osteoporosis), without any obvious undesirable side effects. Research shows that a daily intake of a collagen supplement for 4 to 24 weeks may increase bone mass density.

So overall, not providing your body with the necessary essential amino acids it needs to build up the proteins required for support in the bones and joints will result in the breakdown of proteins in the body. This may have a knock-on effect, making not only your joints weak but also causing your bones to lose their density.

Digestion Benefits

I’m sure you already know that a healthy digestive system is a great for a healthy active lifestyle. A weak digestive system can result you feeling sluggish and make you feel demotivated in addition to causing stomach pains. What collagen can contribute to is a healthier, less unsettled digestive system due to the soothing properties of glycine, one of the amino acids it contains.

Do you use collagen powder? What do you use it for?

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