Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. Collagen cannot be measured in a blood test, but there are signs that your collagen level is decreasing. These signs include:
- Skin that is wrinkled, crepey or sagging
- Hallowing in around your eyes and face
- Weakening muscles and muscle aches
- Joint pain or osteoarthritis due to worn cartilage
- Stiffer less flexible tendons and ligaments
- Gastrointestinal problems due to the thinning of the lining of your digestive tract
Collagen’s main role is to provide structure, strength, and support throughout the body. As we age, it’s harder to keep up the natural collagen levels, especially after menopause. Over time, your body increasingly struggles to absorb enough of the nutrients it needs to make collagen. Eating collagen-rich foods can help your body overcome some of this absorption problem.
Collagen in your body:
- Helps new skin cells grow and replace dead skin cells
- Provides a protective covering for organs
- Provides structure, strength and elasticity to your skin
- Helps your blood to clot
- Gives strength to your bones ligaments and tendons
- Makes up the flexible cartilage found in your joints
- Also found in the cornea of your eyes and layers of your hair
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Collagen peptides are small pieces of animal collagen. Collagen can’t be absorbed in a whole form and it has to be broken down into smaller pieces called peptides. Collagen peptides are absorbed through your gastrointestinal tract, then released in the blood and eventually reach the skin and other organs.
Some research on collagen supplements are related to skin, nails, joint health as well as overall body composition and body strength. Randomized controlled trials have found that collagen supplements improve skin elasticity. Other trials have found that supplementing with collagen peptides can improve joint mobility and decrease joint pain such as with osteoarthritis or in athletes. More detailed information on research & clinical trials can be found here: https://enchantbrands.com/pages/learn-about-collagen
