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Top 3 Benefits Of Collagen For Your Skin (Win!)

July 27, 2022

From its benefits to its sources, collagen is the topic of many discussions; here are three skincare considerations for your research.

“There’s much discussion around collagen, from its benefits to differences among sources. In work as a naturopathic physician, I am offered the opportunity to clear up some of this confusion with clients and patients, by clarifying that collagen contains essential proteins the human body needs to rebuild tissues. It supports a broad range of systems including skin, muscles, bone, hair, tendons and cartilage,” explains Dr. Kaleigh Anstett, ND.

The real challenge is that from around the age of 30, the body’s natural collagen production begins to decline, so—as much as we are what we eat—collagen can often be a deficiency in even the most healthy, balanced diet.

The Glue That Holds Us Together

Described as “the glue that holds us together,” collagen is a protein that is a significant building block in our connective tissues. When recommending collagen in her professional practice (or for her own use), Dr. Anstett prefers the Garden of Life product offering. One of the big incentives? “These products don’t include additional fillers and sugars,” she says.

Finding The Perfect Fit

“Many clients follow specific diets, so—with the Keto and Paleo certification for the Garden of Life collagen products, we know that even the bovine collagen is genuinely grass-fed and traceable,” Dr. Anstett says. “Additionally, IGEN certification means that the products don’t include genetically modified materials, antibiotics or added hormones.”

No Pill To Swallow

“As a bonus, collagen peptides are easily digestible in powder form, and can be added to a smoothie, snacks or even baking. Really easy to use, and—owing to this ease—they will indeed be used often!” she says.

Garden of Life offers clean, sustainable, ethical and highly effective collagen products; something that we can all feel good about in our hair, skin and bones. —Vita Daily

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Win! A $200 Garden of Life Collagen Prize Pack!

Congrats Jennifer G. of Arrowwood, AB, who will receive a $200 Garden of Life Collagen Prize Pack! Please note: if you are the winner, you will receive a DM (direct message) in Instagram directly from @vitadaily.ca. Please be wary of fake accounts, which often use similar handles with an extra or missing letter, number or symbol. We will never ask for a payment or for your credit card number, and we will never ask you to click through a link. If you are unsure whether you have been contacted, via Instagram, by us or a fake account, email us before responding.

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  1. Jennifer B

    July 28th, 2022 at 9:10 am

    I just add mine to a big glass of water. @niferbrad

  2. Stephanie LaPlante

    July 28th, 2022 at 10:07 am

    If it is unflavored collagen, I put it in my morning coffee. If it is flavored, I put it in my smoothie.

    @stephy905

  3. Kiriakitsa

    July 28th, 2022 at 3:18 pm

    In hot coffee or tea!
    @cheers.to.all

  4. roseg333

    July 28th, 2022 at 5:08 pm

    I have recently jumped on the collagen bandwagon and I have noticed my hair and nails definitely getting stronger. I put a scoop of it in my morning coffee. I may just start baking with it too…never thought of that!

  5. amy liu

    July 28th, 2022 at 7:49 pm

    I add it to my tea, followed both IG account as @mllil604

  6. John Leung

    July 28th, 2022 at 8:13 pm

    Gotta be in a smoothie @iamjohnleung

  7. Rachel C.

    July 29th, 2022 at 6:22 am

    In my coffee or a smoothie!

    @seafoodmwg

  8. Tabby72

    July 29th, 2022 at 7:26 am

    Smoothie! @tabby_1972

  9. Gloria Webber

    July 29th, 2022 at 10:32 am

    I would take my collagen just mixed in a glass of water!
    #vitadaily
    @webbergloria

  10. Elle

    July 29th, 2022 at 4:33 pm

    I take my collagen in n my tea and smoothie. @ellie_pink8

  11. M. S. Thompson

    July 29th, 2022 at 7:47 pm

    In smoothie or coffee. @SThompson788

  12. Anna

    July 30th, 2022 at 8:07 pm

    In my coffee first thing in the morning 🙂
    @camille.vs.food

  13. Jenelle F

    July 30th, 2022 at 10:37 pm

    I take my collagen in supplement form! IG @jenelleefraser

  14. Sandra J Lebeau

    August 2nd, 2022 at 7:43 am

    I add it to my morning chocolate milk (never miss a day)

  15. Kimberley C

    August 2nd, 2022 at 6:18 pm

    In smoothies or other drinks @kimmiecapp

  16. Adrienne

    August 3rd, 2022 at 9:35 am

    I put collagen in smoothies! @adriennstagram

  17. Danny M

    August 3rd, 2022 at 9:58 am

    We add collagen in our morning smoothies!

    @maibdan

  18. Deim

    August 3rd, 2022 at 11:33 pm

    I don’t take collagen but I definitely should be! I’d put it in my morning yogurt & granola!

    @deiterdoo

    North Vancouver

  19. roseg

    August 4th, 2022 at 11:47 am

    I have recently jumped on the collagen bandwagon and I have noticed my hair and nails definitely getting stronger. I put a scoop of it in my morning coffee. I may just start baking with it too…never thought of that! @rosegrissom

  20. Cathy

    August 4th, 2022 at 2:15 pm

    In my coffee or my smoothie! @cathymanley_

  21. Marci

    August 4th, 2022 at 3:46 pm

    I use a lot of protein powder and haven’t tried collagen yet but have been really wanting to! Would love to add it to my protein smoothies! @antoniukadventures

  22. Louise Lormestoir

    August 4th, 2022 at 6:20 pm

    In my smoothies @bella_loulou1

  23. Tiesha Dorleans

    August 4th, 2022 at 7:33 pm

    In smoothies @SweetTD93

  24. Xu Li

    August 4th, 2022 at 8:07 pm

    in my smoothie @liangliangcanada

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