The Aesthetics Advisor

Dull, wrinkled, sagging skin and dry, brittle hair and nails — all of these are signs of aging, which in large part can be attributed to the loss of collagen that occurs naturally with age.   Collagen   is the most common and abundant of your body's proteins, comprising about 25% of the total protein in your body, and up to 80% of your skin, in terms of dry weight. 1 It's found specifically in the connective tissues throughout your body, from your muscles, bones and tendons to your blood vessels and digestive system. As a compound of essential amino acids, there's only one way to get collagen; your body can't produce it, so you must obtain it through your diet. Most people, however, will simply reach for a collagen supplement rather than boiling down chicken feet or beef bones for a homemade collagen-rich broth. But what are you really getting in these supplements? Laboratory testing stirred up controversy with popular collagen and bone broth product...

Collagen peptides are one of the trendiest dietary supplements of 2023 and is one of the Amazon best sellers under the 'Health & Household' category. Why is it becoming so popular? Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, and it plays an important role in skin and bone health. Collagen peptides are broken down collagen that’s easier for your body to absorb. Source of figure: Frank Geisler (MediDesign) The primary function of collagen is to help tissues withstand stretching. Although collagen loss starts between the ages of 18 and 29, after age 40, the body can lose around 1% per year. At around age 80, collagen production can decrease 75% overall in comparison to that of young adults ( Source ). This is where collagen peptides supplements and powders come in. However, since collagen has recently become so popular, countless new dietary supplements have begun to flood the market and it may be difficult to pick the right one. Where to buy collagen peptides? We...

Collagen is the most common and abundant of your body’s proteins, accounting for about 30% of the total protein in your body. It’s found in your skin (collagen comprises 70% of your skin’s protein), connective tissues like tendons, ligaments, cartilage and fascia, your bones, organs, blood vessels, musculoskeletal system and even your hair and nails. One of its primary purposes is to provide structural scaffolding for tissues to allow them to stretch and flex while maintaining tissue integrity. Collagen Helps Maintain a More Youthful Appearance The loss of collagen that occurs with age is the primary reason for wrinkles, dry sagging skin and lackluster hair. When your collagen level is high, your skin will tend to be soft, smooth and firm, because the collagen allows skin cells to continuously repair and renew themselves. By the time you reach your 60s, you have about half the collagen you did in your youth, and once you enter your 80s, you have about four times less, hence the rad...