What is Collagen? The health and beauty benefits, and best supplements
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It’s used by the body in order to make connective tissue, which connects tissues and is a major component of skin, muscles, tendons, bone and cartilage. Collagen helps to make tissues strong and flexible, and can also help hydration in the skin.
What is Collagen?
About one third of the protein in our bodies consists of collagen, including 75% of our skin. Collagen is also found in bones, teeth, tendons, blood vessels, cartilage and even in the digestive tract. It is essential for maintaining our health and strength, keeping our skin supple, hair lustrous, nails strong and joints healthy, as well as maintaining our gut health.
What are the benefits of using a supplement?
Natural production of collagen begins to slow down as we age. This is when fine lines and wrinkles, brittle nails, lacklustre hair and stiff joints creep in. When we supplement with collagen, we can increase collagen levels in the body and stimulate the production of new collagen. This helps fight the visible signs of ageing, for younger looking skin, nourished hair and nails, stronger joints, bones and muscles, and even improved gut health.
Where can I get a good collagen supplement in the UK and Ireland?
Here at Shapeshifter Nutrition, we have recently partnered with health and beauty brand Beauty Gen®. Beauty Gen® is a versatile range of collagen beauty products for every taste and preference. Beauty Gen® have sourced the highest grade ingredients in proven ratios to help you shine as you navigate the modern world. Delay the visible signs of ageing and reap the powerful benefits of our collagen peptides for plump, supple skin, fewer wrinkles, stronger hair and nails, healthier joints, bones and muscles, and even enhanced gut health.
With a complete range of Collagen products (including a tasty hot chocolate drink), we’re sure that if it’s a collagen supplement you’re looking for Beauty Gen® will have the right product for you. Check out the full range below.
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