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Collagen: it's a buzzword in the wellness scence these days, right? But this essential protein is so much more than a buzzword.
In this video, I'm going to be walking through the benefits of collagen for beauty, skin and hair, coming right up!
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Okay, so while it's best known for joint and bone health, collagen also holds benefits for beauty, as it can improve the appearance of skin and hair too.
Dr. Robert Rowntree, a board-certified practitioner of family medicine, says that the number one cause of skin aging is the loss of collagen. He says collagen literally holds us together. It makes up 30% of the body's protein and 70% of the skin's protein.
So, it's obvious that we want to keep our body supplied with as much collagen as we can, especially as we age. So how do we do this?
Well, there are a few ways, which I'll get to in a moment. First, I want to discuss choosing your collagen supplement.
Not all collagen is created equal. Our favorite collagen supplement brand is Ancient Nutrition, which was created by Jordan Rubin and Dr. Josh Axe.
This is a premium brand that offers award-winning multi-collagen protein blends. Most collagen products include only one or two types of collagen, but Ancient Nutrition includes five different types of collagen for unique, whole-food sources like beef, chicken, fish, eggshell membrane, grass-fed lamb, and venison.
We also love Ancient Nutrition options because they marry modern science with the ancient wisdom of Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, so you'll often see herbs and nutrients added to enhance collagen's benefits.
So with that, I will move on and share with you three amazing benefits of collagen.
1. The Benefits of Collagen for Beauty
Growing older is a part of life, and there's nothing you can do to slow down time. But collagen can help promote beauty by slowing down the signs of aging. Ancient Nutrition Beauty Collagen is a multi-collagen blend made specifically for beauty. It contains vegetables and fruit rich in phytonutrients, such as pomegranate fruit extract, asparagus shoot, coffee fruit extract, acai berry, camu camu fruit, and more!
Another great option is Ancient Nutrition Protein Beauty & Sleep, which is blended with a similar ingredient profile but with added magnesium and ashwagandha, two ingredients that are known to reduce occasional stress and tension.
By the way, all of the anti-aging collagen products that I've mentioned in the videos can be found linked in the description below.
2. Benefits of Collagen for Skin Elasticity
Collagen benefits skin by improving elasticity, smoothing lines and wrinkles, restoring skin hydration and moisture, and improving skin density and texture. All of these benefits are reasons you can see and feel a revived, youthful, healthy glow after increasing your collagen intake. Collagen improves elasticity and hydration and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
3. Benefits of Collagen for Hair Health
If you deal with dry, brittle or thinning hair or hair that's prone to breakage, collagen may help! It supports hair's keratin, strengthens hair's follicles and is full of antioxidants. It's even been shown to help delay greying hair.
My favorite overall collagen blend for hair, skin, and nails is the Multicollage Protein from Ancient Nutrition. It contains collagen-supporting vitamin C and probiotics to help improve gut health and digestion, which, of course, also has a direct impact on beauty. Honestly, collagen is one of the most simple and effective ways to promote true beauty.
As you improve the health of individual cells in your body, you transform your health from the inside out so you can be your best, most authentic self.
Keep in mind that beauty enhancement doesn't start and stop with a collagen supplement either.I highly recommend you adopt other anti-aging habits, such as eating a healthy, vitamin-rich diet, getting adequate sleep, following a skincare routine, and applying sunscreen to avoid UV damage.
Lastly, one last thing to note: the collagen blends that we're recommending in these videos contain beef, chicken, fish, and eggs, so if you're allergic to one of these foods or choose not to eat them, you may want to check out SunWarrior Collagen-Building Protein Peptides, which is entirely plant-sourced and vegan-friendly.
If you have any questions or want help choosing the right collagen supplement for you, don't hesitate to reach out to us.
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