hi! here today to chat about collagen. the title is a little misleading … i don’t “take” collagen in the sense of just popping some sort of supplement. i incorporate it into my diet and the benefits are definitely noticeable.
collagen has rose in popularity and availability in the past half of a decade, and i’m totally one to jump on a [proven] bandwagon. i first started with vital proteins since it was recommended by some of my fave bloggers [so, basically as good as doc recommended to me, ha!] and mixed it in my water. the consistency and taste was a little weird to me, but i went with it, until i kept forgetting to bring it to work. my next solution was to include it in my smoothies. BINGO! this was the winner. it might be in my head, but it created a little thicker consistency, and had virtually no taste [i was using the unflavored version at this point]. i have since added in some flavored collagen, which i find is not overpowering [depending on what i have in my smoothie, i don’t even taste it].
now that you know HOW i take my collagen, here’s why:
some of the benefits [in general] for women:
there’s the obvious: it’s good for your hair/skin/nails. but did you know that it helps support your joints + organs? i mean, what is collagen anyways? it’s the connective protein found in muscle, skin, and other tissue. so it makes sense that we want more, healthy collagen all the way around, right? so, it’s good for our skin [combat those wrinkles!], good for our joints [bye bye, sore hips!], and – wait, there’s more?! it helps with gut health? SOLD. you guys know that i’m all about gut health, because when my gut feels its best, i feel my best. your gut’s connective tissue IS collagen, so why not support it and supplement your bod with some? i’m all about all of this. also, again, i’m not a doc, so ask your doctor and do your research before adding something into your daily routines + diet.
added benefits for pregos and postpartum mommas:
um, all of the above. after two kids now, more than ever, i need some skin elasticity and joint support. it also helps you repair bones, and since i’ve heard [again, not a doc] that baby can take what it needs in the form of nutrients from your own body, i can use all the help i can get. i had asked my doc when i was pregnant, and she was fine with all of my supplements, because let’s be honest: me making a smoothie with collagen + flax seed is much healthier than many alternatives..
don’t take my word for it. check out why and how super-beauty olivia culpo takes collagen. still curious? check out this article on exactly what collagen is and does. most of all, do your research. one of my hobbies is researching and then testing out ways to optimize my health and wellness, and i love sharing with you guys. here are both of the brands + various flavors i use: