Beauty Collagen, Is it Worth the Hype?
Collagen is a very popular supplement in the market place these days. But is it worth it, and Why do I need it??
Collagen is an important and abundant protein in our body. In fact, it makes up 1/3 of the proteins in the human body! It is strong and flexible and a fundamental building blocks of our skin, hair, nails, muscles, bones, ligaments and even is a protective lining for many of our organs. Unfortunately, by the age of 30, our natural collagen production starts to slows down and with in a few years, signs of aging will start to be noticed. It is a natural part of the aging process. With the decline in collagen, our skins structural integrity diminishes and wrinkles begin to form. Our joint cartilage recedes and we experience joint and bone pains. After menopause, women experience a dramatic decrease in collagen production and by age 60 a marked decline in collagen production is normal with the aging process.
Beyond the traditional aging process, collagen production can be depleted by several lifestyle and environmental factors which create free radicals in the body that damage our cellular DNA and wreak havoc on our bodies health. High sugar consumption, smoking, environmental toxins, UV ray damage, stress and inflammation in the body, slower cellular metabolism, and air pollution are a few factors that lead to early aging. Avoiding them could keep the skin & joints healthier longer.
Based on much scientific research it has been discovered that taking collagen supplements, not only makes your skin appear healthier, but it actually improves your bodies ability to produce collagen, reduces free radical damage, heals and improves your health from the inside out!
Benefits of Collagen:
- Improves Collagen Production in the Skin - Improves Skin Elasticity
- Improves Skin Structure & Reduced Sagging - Improves Hydration and Water Retention of the
-Improves Tissue Regeneration Skin Cells
- Improves Color and Luster of Hair - Improves Skin Texture
-Reduces Free Radical Damage - Improves Vital Organs Health
- Improves Nail Growth - Improves Joint Health
-Improves Wound Healing
Some Scientific Proof of Collagen Supplementation:
Many studies have found exciting evidence that supports the daily use of a collagen supplementation. In a 2017 study, scientists discovered, when collagen supplements were taken regularly for 6 months, it increased the collagen production in the skin and improved its structure. They also found it improved the hair growth, color and luster! By increasing the collagen production with collagen supplementation, skin elasticity also improves greatly. More elasticity not only improve how skin feels, it also improves its ability to rebound, reduces sagging, and produced more youthful appearance. It has also been found that collagen supplementation improves skin moisture and cellular hydration. This is incredibly important as we age, because dehydration in the skin becomes a challenge for everyone, and leads to deeper lines and wrinkles. The improved hydration produced younger-looking skin, and reduced the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. In fact, a 2009 lab study showed those whose took collagen supplements orally, had quicker wound healing, better tissue regeneration, and better skin structure than those who did not.
Because collagen proteins are found in many parts of our bodies, when we take a collagen supplement, it not only improves our skin health. It improves digestion, heart health and more. Because our body is one amazing machine and all systems are tied together, the beauty of improving your internal health is that it is reflected in your outer beauty as well. Collagen improves the health of the digestive tract which actually improves both digestion and immune function. When we digest and absorb nutrients better, more nutrients are delivered to all our vital organs, including the skin. which improves our skins appearance, reduces skin imperfections and more. Amazingly, collagen also improves heart heath, by supporting the artery walls and their ability to function well. In doing so, it assists in improving our bodies ability to deliver vital nutrients to all parts of the body.
We know What it is and its Benefits.... Now for the Who, Where, When and How!!!!
Who NEEDS Collagen?- Anyone 25+ who wants to prevent, improve, reduce or reverse the signs of aging
When is the best time to take a Collagen Supplement? - It can be taken in the morning or the evening! Some believe taking at night just before bed, helps with cellular repair, but that is not proven, and it seems taking it in the morning, afternoon or evening doesn't matter, it will help improve your bodies health!
Where Do I Get a Good Collagen Supplement?- Being a holistic esthetician, it feels like anyone I know who sells a collegen has asked me to try it. There are a few collagen brands that I am impressed with: Isagenix Collagen Elixir, Three International Collagen and DoTERRAs Brand NEW Collagen MetaPWR Advantage with Collagen & NMN.
Isagenix Collagen Elixir: Not only is it a great source of type I marine collagen, which is the most abundant type of collagen in the body, so it will improve the health of your skin, hair, nails, cartilage and organ health. It is combined with a impressive blend of nutrients to feed and improve your skin more than a typical collagen supplement. It has vitamins like zinc and vitamin C to assist with cellular synthesis of collagen and boosting our immune health. Biotin to add additional support to hair and nail health. Soothing Chamomile and Aloe to calm, soothe and hydrate the skin. And a proprietary blend of antioxidant rich berries like goji berry and acerola berry to fight free radicals, reduce oxidative stress and improve your skins ability to glow in its natural beauty! While I used this collagen, my stylist noticed I had improved hair growth and thickness.
Three International Collagen: has similar ingredients to the Isagenix, such as pomegranate extract, vitamin c and biotin. The other key ingredients are: marine collagen, cynatine aids in healing and repairing damaged hair, skin and nails, Hyaluronic Acid- which naturally boosts skin hydration and maintains healthy, buoyant skin cells which results in supple, youthful skin. But this collagen is designed with an advance delivery technology, to increase nutritional bioavailability and absorption by the body. The most unique thing about this collagen is that the marine collagen molecules in Three International Collagen are reduced in size to a submicron level through a process called micronization. The combination of micronization and liposomal technology improves the rate of absorption for faster cellular consumption and effective use. This is very important because collagen has a large molecular structure, and it can be challenging for many collagens on the market to be effectively absorbed into our bodies cells in order to improve out overall health. When I used this collagen, it was the middle of January and it was a very cold winter, I noticed my skin was impressively hydrated and not irritated by the winter cold. Which normally would spark a Perioral dermatitis outbreak. So I was very impressed and happy with these results.
The DoTERRA MetaPWR Collagen is honestly mind-blowing!!! As expected the scientists at DoTERRA stepped it up, and not only made sure they delivered a collagen molecule that has been broken down into a smaller molecular structure as collagen tripeptides for up to 12x improved cellular absorption compared to other collagens on the market. 9 types of collagen are our formula for improved structural health in our body. This improves skin elasticity, density, and firmness while also supporting lean muscle and connective tissue.
DoTERRA "collagen is sourced from sustainably harvested cold-water marine fish and has been hydrolyzed (predigested) by endopeptidases and exopeptidases. These enzymes create small tripeptide fragments of three amino acid sequences for optimal absorption. Other collagens in the market—whether from land animals or marine sources—typically contain tripeptide content of 15–35%. MetaPWR Advantage collagen contains more than 70% tripeptide fragments for superior absorption"
It also contains vitamin C which promotes collagen biosynthesis. They also added ingredients like NMN and resveratrol, that will improve cellular metabolic health, improve and maintain healthy cells and organ function, while also promoting a healthy circulatory system, nervous system, and cellular mitochondria function. Preclinical studies of this collagen suggest metabolic health is boosted by increasing NADH and NAD+ production in the body and activating the SIRT longevity genes.
MetaPWR Advantage—part of the doTERRA MetaPWR Metabolic System—which supports healthy lifestyle regimens focused on increased energy, vitality, metabolic health, bone health and weight management to add greater health to your lifespan. Combined with healthy lifestyle choices, taking MetaPWR Advantage once a day can help fortify your metabolic health.
MetaPWR Advantage contains
Marine Collagen No GMOs
Lipsomal Vitamin C No dairy
Sea Buckthorn Fruit Extract No soy
NMN Enriched Yeast No gluten
Red Orange Fruit Extract No preservatives
Hyaluronic Acid No artificial sweeteners or flavors
Grapefruit Essential Oil
Lemon Essential Oil
Peppermint Essential Oil
Ginger Essential Oil
Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil
How Do I Use These Amazing Collagens? -
Isagenix Liquid Collagen Elixir- The delicious collagen elixir, can be purchased in a box of 10 individual vials for $44, so a months supply can get pricy. Each vial is a serving. Most people just simply take 1 bottle a day and see marked improvement. It is easy and actually tastes wicked good, plus it has no added sugars, just the natural sweetness of the antioxidant rich berries! This Collagen Elixir is a serious magic potion of anti-oxidant rich, anti-aging nutrients that renew, rejuvenate and revive the body for feel strong, health and glow in its youth and beauty!
Three International Collagen is a little different. Because of their unique, advance delivery system, this collagen is only taken for 10 days each month. The reason is you absorb and utilize it so effectively, that if you took it every day it would be too much!!!!! When you order this collagen it comes in 10 individualized pouches. Just take one pouch a day for ten days and you are good to go for the month. A months supply will cost $70. So economically this is very cost effective and it has impressive results! The only downside about this collagen, was that it contained stevia. Personally I am very sensitive to stevia and I often get a headache from it. It is near the end of the ingredient list, which is usually an indication that is only a small amount. Sometime I still feel the effects of stevia even when it is the last ingredient, and thus I typically just avoid all products with stevia, but I was sent a package of this as a gift, so I figured I would try it. Amazingly, I had no headaches and I could not taste the stevia. I thought it tasted pretty good, with a fruity, almost strawberry flavor. It became my special sweet treat for 10 days.
DoTERRA MetaPWR Advantage Collagen with NMN comes in an easy little sachet. Add one sachet to 5-8oz of water, stir or shake well and enjoy. It travels well, is simple and easy and works well. A months supply is $84.50
This is part of a whole metabolic health system, and if used together you will have even greater improved health. There will be a shift in how you sleep, manage stress, cardiactic health, metabolic health so we can improve our over arching health, which has a huge effect on our lifespan and the quality of life we live. Personally after 5 days using this product, I felt my circadian rhythm get back on track, my sleep improved greatly!!! (fell asleep easily and stayed asleep! This is amazing!!!) I also had more energy, I was thinking clearer and I lost 5 lbs in the first 5 days!!!! This is a miracle as for years, no matter what I did, I could not move the needle on the scale. So I am highly impressed with this product.
Final Say:
I enjoyed all of these collagens. They taste good, they work. I saw improvements in my skin & hair health in a short period of time while using the first two product. And as far as overreaching health and wellness benefits, that heal our bodies from the inside out, I was most impressed with doTERRA's MetaPWR. It is powerful and was designed with detail, science and results in the roots of every element and ingredient of this product. But in sharing all of this, I give you options and the power of choice.
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