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Is taking collagen peptide powder safe?
Thinking of adding collagen powder to your routine? Before you scoop, find out if it’s truly a safe and effective beauty booster or just a passing fad.
We produce collagen in our bodies all the time, and it’s the most abundant protein found in skin, tendons, bones and ligaments, but from the age of about 25 we start to make less and less. Compare a 20 year old’s skin to a 50 year old’s. That’s collagen decline. We’ve been selling marine collagen powder since 2019 and customers come back for it again and again. We specialise in quality, with the very best MSC certified marine collagen from Norway.
Your body contains hundreds of thousands of different proteins, each with its own job to do. Some proteins serve as enzymes, others as hormones or molecular transporters. But the most abundant protein in the human body is the one that’s responsible for our connective tissues, and it’s called collagen. Marine collagen is sourced from marine animals like fish, and other sea life, in our case, wild sustainably caught cod skin.
Collagen, a key structural protein in the body, plays a crucial role not only when it comes to your skin health, but your hair and joint health too.
With a range of benefits, here's how collagen powder can support health:
• Promotes skin elasticity and firmness
• Supports joint health and mobility
• A great source of protein
• Easy to incorporate into your daily routine
Simply mix one dessertspoon or three teaspoons into your favourite drink or recipe daily for best results. Whether it's your morning coffee, smoothie, or even a bowl of porridge, our collagen powder blends easily.
You can learn more about how to take collagen powder effectively in our expert guide.
As we age, collagen production decreases, which can cause sagging skin. Recent studies have shown that consuming collagen powder can help with improving skin elasticity, hydration, firmness, and brightness.
It’s totally natural for your collagen production to decline as you age, but collagen supplementation can play a vital role in maintaining joint function and bone integrity. This support can contribute to overall mobility, flexibility, and quality of life.
Hair and nail strength can be supported by collagen, nurturing healthy growth and reducing brittleness.
Collagen contains amino acids that support the lining of the digestive tract, potentially improving gut health.
Although it doesn't serve as the main source of protein for muscle building, like whey, collagen can still play a role in aiding muscle repair and facilitating recovery.
We’re full of it! A structural protein that makes up our cells and tissues, collagen is present in our skin, tendons, bones and cartilage. We make it ourselves and can get it through our diets, but from age 25 our bodies slow down production.
Our modern diets are often lacking because we no longer eat much animal hide or the gristly bits! So people generally take collagen to support their skin, joints, muscles, ligaments, hair, nails and gut health. Collagen powder contains the amino acids proline, glycine, and hydroxyproline (among others). They're the building blocks your fibroblasts need to make new collagen and strengthen these areas of the body.
Our Skinful collagen powder range contains type I marine collagen peptides. The main type found in skin. These peptides are hydrolysed, so in 'non-science' speak - they’re easy for the body to digest and absorb. Choose from an unflavoured powder, great in both hot and cold drinks - including your morning coffee! Or our strawberry flavoured powder with added Vitamin C. Best in cold drinks, the added vitamin C helps with collagen production.
Collagen powder is generally well tolerated. However, it’s best to speak to your doctor before taking if you have:
• A history of mental health concerns or are currently taking antidepressants. It has been known to affect serotonin levels in some cases.
• If you have kidney disease or suffer from kidney stones. Collagen will count towards your daily protein intake.
• If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.
• If you’re on any medication or have a medical condition.
Our Skinful collagen range contains fish and traces of shellfish. For more information about the ingredients in our products, please read our Full Allergen Statement.
Studies have shown between 8 and 12 weeks. However, we’re all very different. Our state of health, diet, medical history, age, ability to absorb different nutrients etc, can all affect how long it takes to ‘feel’ the benefits.
Collagen levels don’t start to decline until our mid-twenties. As there’s no approved upper limits for collagen use yet, we suggest the younger generation’s supplement budget might be better spent elsewhere. Omega-3 and vitamin D levels are often low in all age groups in the UK and supplementation is approved as beneficial throughout all stages of life.
You’re the boss with this one. As long as you remember to take it daily, your stomach acid will break the collagen down whether you take it morning or night. If your digestion is a bit sluggish, it can help to take it with food.
Collagen powder is typically made from animal sources, like bovine (cow), porcine (pig), chicken, or marine (fish) collagen. Ours is type I and made from sustainable, wild cod skin.
Bovine collagen powder, or type III, is normally promoted for bone and gut health, along with strong joints.
There are still mixed opinions as to whether selecting specific types of collagen for specific areas is necessary or not. Some people strongly believe it does, whereas others believe if they contain the key amino acids (glycine, proline and hydroxyproline), they will be beneficial throughout the body - as collagen is essentially 'the glue that holds us together'.
Collagen gives structure to all of the body’s tissues, including the lining of the stomach and intestines, suggesting collagen may help the body repair damaged cells in these areas.
Are you sold on collagen and now wondering about the nitty-gritty of how to take it, the ingredients, which one to choose, and how much to take? Read on for more collagen information or check out our expert tips pages for advice.
Thinking of adding collagen powder to your routine? Before you scoop, find out if it’s truly a safe and effective beauty booster or just a passing fad.
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