With supplements, one of the main values we encourage people to look for is transparency.
One of the most important aspects of supplement transparency?
Where the ingredients are sourced from.
Allow us to explain.
What is collagen?
Collagenis a family1of proteins that are actually the most abundant proteins in the animal kingdom.
Trust us, there’s a lot to cover, so it deserves its own explainer.
Yes, your body makes its own collagen.
The most natural source of collagen is, well, you!
Your body is in a constant state of replenishing your natural supply in the bodyuntil it’s not.
“When we are young, our bodies produce more collagen than we break down.
That balance tips the wrong way with age since tissue regeneration decreases.”
This shift is natural andbegins in your late 20s.
This is why people often decide to support their natural collagen production with supplementation.
- But where do the collagen peptides in those products come from?
Where do collagen supplements come from?
Collagen supplements are made from hydrolyzed collagen peptides.
And here’s the thing: Collagen is only present in the animal kingdom.
So, to source collagenit must be sourced from animals.
If the brand doesn’t call this out, that’s typically a red flag.
Essentially it means that it’s derived from animals that were raised in strict standardsand this ensures better quality.
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As for what to look for in your chicken-derived collagen?
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As for sourcing, always look for clean, wild-caught, sustainable options.
Some brands go as far as getting their products third-party verified.
What about “vegan” collagen?
There is no plant source of collagen because the protein is absent in the plant kingdom.
“I’m calling vegan collagen’s bluff.
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