Collagen: Why is it important to supplement it?

Animal type collagens for good skin nutrition

When we talk about collagens, it must be acknowledged that they are only of animal origin. There are no plant sources of collagen. Plants do not move, so they cannot contain or produce it. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. It represents 30% of the total proteins in our organism. It is the fundamental building component of tissues of parts of the musculoskeletal system such as cartilage, bones, tendons, ligaments, as well as skin, connective tissues, blood vessel walls, and the cornea of the eye. The collagen you buy can be either beef, pork, or fish. If someone offers you plant collagen, be wary, because these are non-animal protein components which, however, cannot be called collagen for the reasons mentioned above.

Choose fish collagen or collagen from livestock?

The effectiveness of both types of collagen is practically the same. The reason people leading a non-toxic lifestyle prefer collagen from livestock is that it comes from sources that were raised in a toxin-free environment on open pastures. Marine collagen is obtained from the eyes, skin, bones, and scales of fish and is economically more advantageous for manufacturers. This is of course beneficial for your wallet, but less friendly to a non-toxic lifestyle, mainly because you cannot be sure whether it originates from clean water streams free of contamination by toxic metals and other substances that negatively affect the human nervous system. We also offer you non-toxic, pure marine collagen from wild fish.

How does collagen work if you start taking it?

Our skin contains collagen fibers produced by fibroblasts, which provide the dermis with its strength. The renewal of these fibers decreases over time, causing thinning of the dermis, to which visible skin aging is linked. The solution to strengthening collagen fibers is external and internal collagen supplementation and products that promote its natural production. One such is vitamin C, which acts as a precursor to its formation. Excellent collagen supplements also include AHA acids or hyaluronic acid. Collagen helps heal skin cells and their overall production. Due to its supplementation, the skin is firmer, smoother, and softer.

If you choose internal use of collagen, you can observe the first results after just one week of regular use. Greater success appears within a month. The skin tightens nicely, fine lines smooth out, the skin is more radiant and looks significantly younger. Visible improvement can also be seen in cellulite or stretch marks, depending on their severity and your overall lifestyle. Also, physical activity improves blood circulation, important for beautiful and healthy skin and also supports the elimination of toxins from the body.

External cosmetic treatments to complement collagen supplementation

Supporting collagen supplementation with external cosmetic treatments is definitely worthwhile. What to choose to make your effort more successful?

Bakuchiol is an excellent plant-based retinol alternative, which has no place in any non-toxic cosmetic bag for many good reasons. Mainly, it is completely safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women and has practically the same effects as synthetic vitamin A, it does not irritate the skin. It acts as a good antioxidant and protects the skin from damage by free radicals and premature aging.

Hyaluronic acid is a kind of polysaccharide naturally found in the human body in epithelial, nervous, and connective tissue. It is one of the main components of the intercellular substance, the joint fluid, ensuring joint movement, joint cartilage, or the vitreous body of the eye. As a component of the skin matrix, it holds the skin framework, participates in the processes of collagen and elastin formation and is responsible for balanced hydration. A molecule of hyaluronic acid can attract and hold 1000 larger water molecules. With increasing age, its presence in the body decreases, along with the loss of volume, elasticity, tone, and dryness of the skin. Therefore, its external and internal supplementation is recommended. In combination with collagen sources, it helps maintain beautiful, radiant, and youthful skin.