What should you know before taking collagen supplements?

In addition to reading recent scientific studies on the benefits of using hydrolyzed collagen supplements, it is important to pay attention to some information about the product, such as:

 

Types of collagen

Supplements can be developed with different types of collagen. To improve the skin, hair, nails and intestines, they are usually made with type I collagen, the most abundant in the body. Products made for joints are recommended to be made with type II, present in cartilage.

 

Ingredients in the formula

There are collagen supplements with vitamins, such as biotin and vitamin C, and other nutrients, such as hyaluronic acid, which promote hydration and skin health. It is also important to check the quantities of each ingredient. Low concentrations may not have the expected effect.

 

Collagen in peptides

As explained previously, hydrolyzed collagen peptides are smaller particles of the collagen molecule. Therefore, supplements made with them tend to have better absorption.

There are studies that show results of 90% absorption of collagen in the form of peptides.

 

Supplementation schedule

It is recommended that the supplement be taken away from meals, preferably on an empty stomach, right after waking up or before going to bed.

 

Improved formulas

There are collagen supplements with improved formulas that combine ingredients to further improve the health of the skin or joints and that also stimulate other functions of the body.

 

More health for the skin

For example, to improve the skin, there are formulas with hyaluronic acid, orthosilicic acid and vitamins in the composition, in addition to collagen. The combination of these ingredients aims to improve the results to maintain the hydration and elasticity of the skin.

 

Benefits for intestinal health

Collagen also helps the intestine. Collagen peptides act to strengthen the intestinal barrier and with amino acids, fibers, turmeric and other ingredients they act in synergy to keep the intestine healthy.

 

Balance and relaxation

Another example is that you can supplement collagen to take care of your skin while helping to keep your body balanced and relaxed. This is the main proposal of formulas that combine important nutrients for well-being in addition to collagen, such as tryptophan, magnesium and the calming flavor and aroma of passion fruit.

 

Option for vegans

It is worth remembering that collagen is a protein of animal origin, which makes supplementation impossible for vegans. Therefore, there are formulas developed with collagen precursors, that is, with nutrients that stimulate natural production, such as the amino acids glycine, proline, lysine, arginine and threonine, which become an option for vegans.