A few years ago, I tried a collagen supplement. In fact, I tried a couple different ones. And while they seemed to work, it wasn’t until a few years down the road that I started understanding just how much our bodies need collagen. Collagen isn’t just about our skin, our faces – it is about the whole body.
This year I turned 40, and I started thinking more about an overall approach to my health. Collagen production declines with age. Yes, I’d love youthful looking skin! But I also am thinking about my joints and other aspects of my health. At my job, I spend many hours on my feet. If our family goes for a hike, my knees often tell me that they are displeased – so if collagen can help me, that’s great!
How I Use Collagen
While there are many types and forms of collagen, I have found that powdered collagen is working well for me. I usually start off my morning with hot lemon water – so I simply add a spoonful of collagen. It mixes right in and is virtually tasteless. I checked to make sure that collagen is unaltered by heat, and it is ok for it to be mixed into hot foods and drinks.
Types of Collagen
There are many different kinds of collagen, depending on the type of peptides. Do some research about Types I, II, and III, as well as the sources of your collagen and so on.
Results
Studies are very mixed on collagen, and also seem to differ when it comes to seeing results in skin versus other things like joints. Collagen supplements have really become popular in recent years, so studies are underway. I do think I see results, but I am also being healthier in general.
Health goes hand-in-hand, so while you’re adding collagen into your diet, consider other factors to be aware of, like avoiding sun exposure, which causes the skin to prematurely age, and making sure you eat as much fresh and healthy food as possible.
I take a good number of over the counter vitamins per doctor’s instructions. I’ve never tried collagen but have heard it’s good for skin, and I’m sure I’d rather take a pill than get an injection.
I will have to ask my doctor about this too. In the mornings, I dread getting out of bed because I feel like a box of cereal (snap, crackle and pop). I would seriously consider adding this to my diet/supplement list not much for skin care but for joint care.
I’m old enough that I don’t worry too much about the way my skin looks, but I care a lot about how my joints feel. I need to look into getting collagen for them.
I had no idea that collagen can help in more than just keeping someone looking younger. This is helpful to know all of the benefits of it! I am 33 now, but with three kids growing up and lightening speed I am well aware how quick time will go so I am all for keeping me healthy now and moving forward!
I am over 50 years old and wish that I would have started taking collagen supplements sooner. I love the Neocell brand of collagen supplements. I use the powder form shown above and add it to breakfast smoothies or sometimes, when I’m lazy, just add it to a glass of orange juice. 🙂
I have never thought about using this in the past. I now am wondering if I have been missing out. lol
I’ve never tried collagen supplements before. I will consider adding this to my diet and I hope the result will be also great.
Collagen was a new thing to me until recently. I had no idea what it was or why it was so important. Now I do!
I always thought collagen was just for the face. I think I need to get me some supplements.
I had no idea what collagen even was! Thanks for sharing I definitely need to invest in one of these.