Why has Collagen become such an important superstar supplement today?
Collagen helps reap the healing power of old fashioned bone broth incorporating missing amino acids that generations past had enjoyed daily that is missing from our diet. Collagen gives the immune system a boost providing the necessary amino acids that supports the immune system, which can alleviate the symptoms of cold and flu. Collagen also helps with anxiety and sleep as Glycine is a neurotransmitter. High levels of Glycine help support the liver in toxin removal. L-Arginine stimulates growth hormone release and tissue repair. When we sleep is when growth hormone increases the clean up and repair our brain and biology, repairing joints, muscles and healing tissues throughout the body. Using collagen before bed helps with this process.
The L-Glutamine in Collagen supports gut health. The peptides are fermented by Bifidobacteria and act as a prebiotic, increasing both probiotic colonies and motility. The intestinal wall is made up of microscopic folds or “villi” which are actually built of collagen. The amino acids in collagen quite literally, “seal the leak” or perforations by supporting cellular health and tissue growth. Collagen also improves digestion: It stimulates the production of hydrochloric acid, the same acid your body naturally produces in the stomach, and it attracts water into the GI tract to help move along food
Collagen is what makes up 90% of organic bone mass, and several studies report very favorable results on bone metabolism by administering hydrolyzed collagen. Studies show that just ten grams of collagen peptides taken for 4 – 24 weeks, show increased bone mass density, increased bone size, and less brittle bones. Scientists have found that when the metabolites of collagen peptides are present bone growth is stimulated. Ten grams daily for long term use is proven in both experimental and clinical studies to act as an osteoporosis therapy (Nomura et al., 2005; Wu et al., 2004). Osteoporosis is a major threat to mature women. By the age of 65, a whopping 19.5% of women find themselves living with pain and reduced joint functioning. Men are not left out of this bone equation with 8.7% of men, over the age of 65, experiencing osteoporosis symptoms.
I have often called Collagen “super grow” for the human body. In general, protein is an essential nutrient the body uses as a building block for fast repair of damaged muscles, bone, skin, teeth, and hair. The amino acids helps create hormones that help regulate blood sugar levels, blood pressure, metabolic rate and to preserve and gain muscle. Collagen is a low inflammatory, high quality protein when coming from pasture-raised cattle. It prevents muscle loss and doesn’t affect insulin and increases insulin sensitivity. It supports greater flexibility, mobility, stronger bones and joints and builds muscle growth. Collagen revitalizes skin and creates hair growth making it an anti-aging food supplement that everyone notices with regular use. Try and take a women’s collagen away who has been using it a while—not going to happen. Another noticeable result of collagen supplementation is less back pain. I have heard from others how they use it for that benefit alone. My mom, at 82, uses it daily in her coffee (1 to 2 scoops) a day and has noticed enough differences in her mobility to consider it a priority in her budget and uses it when she travels.
Collagen Types I and III, which is 80-90% of the collagen in the body, provide structure to the skin, muscles and ligaments. Good hydrolyzed collagen peptides do several things for your skin. It Improves skin elasticity, decreases skin cracking, removes wrinkles, increases fibroblast density for healthy elastic skin, and increases skin moisture. In a nutshell, collagen will make your skin younger, more elastic, and more hydrated. I have good skin tone and have been told my skin glows. It definitely makes my skin look well hydrated. Collagen wonderfully keeps joints strong and flexible.
I have been using collagen for 4 years. My personal results have been healthier hair and hair growth, healthy glowing nails, noticeably good joint flexibility, no more lower back pain, no more creaky joints and the biggest gain of all is no more sore degenerating knees. You won’t be taking collagen away from this woman! This is my anti-aging formula. It is my stress, anxiety and sleep support, my strengthening hair formula, my pain support, and my flexibility joint support. All in two serving a day as food.
Five years ago I had bad, inflamed knees that hurt when I walked downhill and downstairs (noticeable in my 40s at theaters). 5 years ago I walked down to Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Every step downhill was torture, but I was so excited to be there that I just kept going. Coming back up was easy as there was no longer any downhill stress on my weak knees. Last year I walked down five miles and had no knee pain. I was ecstatic. This year I went down again. I felt stronger, healthy and invigorated. I again had no pain! I actually had very little soreness as I had from the year before. Just some pressure point at the balls of my feet. I felt limber. I feel great at 56! This is a miracle grow for the human body. This is the magic of collagen.
Age Successfully! Be Vibrant!
Lori Balue, Adapt Certified Functional Health Coach
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