Do I need to take collagen?

Do I need a collagen supplement?

We are asked this question regularly at Gut Happy and the answer isn’t as simple as yes or no. So what is the answer?

 Well lets look at the facts with collagen in the body:

• Collagen stores in the body begin to decline in our 20’s

• Decline in collagen stores is at approximately 1% per year

• Lifestyle factors play a huge role

• In terms of skin appearance, sun exposure takes the most toll. Exposure to UV light generates free radicals which can damage healthy cells

• Damage caused by smoking cigarettes, alcohol consumption, eating a diet high in sugar and environmental factors also play a role

 So with this knowledge, when do we start supplementing? For anyone aged in their 20’s and above, now would be a great time to start. So what do you need to look for in a great quality collagen supplement? As with so many products on the market some are better than others and here is what you need to look out for:

• Is the collagen supplement sustainably sourced (yes our Nutra Organics Collagen Beauty and Collagen Build both are)

• Does it include Vitamin C (yes our Collagen Beauty does and this aids in collagen formation, helps protect against free radical damage and basically stabilises the collagen you already have)

• Is the collagen supplement hydrolysed (yes both Beauty and Build are) and hydrolysed collagen means that it has been broken down to more easily digestible particles making it more readily available to be used by your body

These are just a few points to remember when purchasing a good quality collagen supplement and being aware of these facts means you should be getting a bigger bang for your buck and also your gut. Our Nutra Organics collagen range ticks all these boxes and supplementing an already sound nutritional diet will have you looking good and feeling Gut Happy.

The Gut Happy Girls

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