Collagen. Many people hear the word, and the first thing that comes to mind – maybe the only thing that comes to mind – is lip injections that give you the bee-stung look of Angelina Jolie.
But collagen plays a very important role in just about every one of our bodily functions. It is the main component of connective tissue, and the most abundant protein in our bodies. It is in our bones, cartilage, ligaments, skin, corneas, muscles and even our teeth. You get the idea,... Healthy collagen is critical to a healthy us!
For a while now, lots of attention and hype has been paid to beef broth as a source of collagen replenishment, and it is a good source. But in the fast-paced world we all live in now, it’s hard to find the time to make sufficient quantities of beef broth to supplement your own collagen needs, let alone that of a whole family. So I am thrilled to have found, after a lot of research, a collagen supplement I can be confident about.
What was I looking for?
I wanted to find a clean, additive-free beef collagen. I wanted to know that the cattle herds from which this collagen was sourced grazed freely across natural grasslands. I also wanted to know that the product is rigorously tested by outside laboratories to make sure that insecticides, pesticides, herbicides, steroids, antibiotics and hormones are never found in it, even in trace amounts.
What did I find?
Hydrolyzed collagen, which is beneficial in supporting the health of synovial fluids between the joints, and to the repair and building of cartilage weakened by overuse through impact and stress. It is a nutritional link in supplying amino acids like glycine, proline and lysine, that are required by the body to build connective tissue. Collagen can benefit hair, skin tissue, muscle, cartilage, ligaments and blood cell growth.
In our specific case, we put collagen hydrolysate on the shelf, from Great Lakes, a manufacturer we trust for several other products, and their easy-to-use collagen hydrolysate is nearly flavorless and odorless.
I have been using this product myself for about four months, and have noticed improved digestion, hair growth, hair luster, decreases in overall inflammation, better sleep, more energy, and quicker recovery from workout. And after a few months on the shelf at Medicine World, the feedback from our customers has also been fantastic.
I am excited about what the future holds for my clients and their road to improved health through the use of collagen. Come in to see me, and let’s talk about whether it might also benefit you.