30/03/2023
Collagen
Found naturally in your body and plays a crucial role in you body with:
* Protecting, smoothing and hydrating your skin to ensure that it remains elastic and firm.
* Important structural role in the building blocks of your cells.
* Holds together the cells in your connective tissues, while helping your body naturally produce collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid.
* Keeping your skin, muscles and soft tissues hydrated and taught.
* Collagen also plays an important role in building keratin, the primary protein in hair and nails which is also responsible for maintaining the health of your muscles, cartilage, bones, joints, gums, teeth, blood vessels and internal organs.
* Why Do We Lose Collagen As We Age?
Around your mid 20s your natural collagen production levels slow significantly, which can lead to early signs of ageing such as dehydrated skin, fine lines, sagging, and wrinkles.
This lack of natural collagen also causes us to lose the skin elasticity, radiance and plumpness that we’re all so keen to hang onto as we get older.
Types Of Collagen:
Marine collagen is sourced from fish, which is absorbed more efficiently into the body and considered to be a better option for skin because it offers superior bioavailability over other types.
Type 1:
Widely considered to be the most potent form of collagen and the one most found in beauty & skin supplements and is the type naturally found in your skin. This means it's usually the one to pick your goal is to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, improve skin elasticity and hydrate your skin.
Type 2:
The one found in the majority of the protein molecules found in your cartilage, which is the connective tissue that protects your bones, spine and eyes. Usually sourced from chicken or cattle (bovine), type 2 is the one to go for when it comes to supporting healthy joints.
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