If You Read ONE Thing About Collagen...
The information I’m going to share with you today is some of the most important information about the role of collagen in the human body.
Kaylee, have you ever read the article I compiled called “What Is Collagen?” It’s my second-most read article of all time.
In it, I outline, in detail, 7 of the most extensively researched functions of this incredible protein, including how I believe it benefits the body, plus a lot of additional information on what collagen is and how it works.
A quick overview of the 7 benefits:
1. Collagen improves the health of skin. “Gold-standard” studies found that collagen supplementation has the potential to improve skin elasticity and decrease dryness and roughness of skin, without unsavory side effects. There’s also some evidence that collagen-rich diets may help reduce the dimpling ofcellulite.
2. Collagen may reduce joint pain and degeneration.Research suggests that the age-related loss of collagen may lead to joint pain and degradation of joints and connective tissue. By adding more collagen into the diets of subjects, researchers have seen marked improvements in joint pain, including some in patients with varying forms of arthritis.
3. Collagen may be a part of healing a leaky gut. People with inflammatory bowel disease have lower levels of collagen in their gut than others. Amino acids found in collagen help build the lining of the colon and GI tract, which is why it’s possible extra collagen might be beneficial in reinforcing the health of the digestive system.
4. Collagen boosts metabolism, muscle mass and energy input. When you consume collagen, you’re giving your body an extra advantage for producing its own proteins. That’s one reason why it can help maintain and even build muscle mass.
5. Collagen strengthens nails, hair and teeth. Just like your skin, your nails, hair and teeth contain collagen and need it to stay strong. The connection between collagen and regeneration of cells is essential to maintaining or rebuilding weak nails, hair and teeth.
6. Collagen supports the liver. One of the three major amino acids in collagen, glycine, has been found to reduce the severity of certain types of liver damage.
7. Collagen may protect the heart. Proline, another of the three most abundant amino acids in collagen, plays a role in several bodily processes that protect the heart and reduce the risk of developing arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).
Interested in reading more of the information I’ve found? Check out the full article below.
https://draxe.com/what-is-collagen/?rs_oid_rd=535088501056010&utm_campaign=20180522_newsletter_education_mcp_week21&utm_medium=email&utm_source=smart+blast
