Collagen is your skin’s most important structural protein and plays a crucial role in keeping your skin plump, healthy, and youthful.

Collagen levels start to decline in your thirties, and by age 50, you have 50% less active collagen in your skin, which suggests that collagen supplementation may be a great idea.

DO COLLAGEN SUPPLEMENTS WORK?

Clinical trials have shown that taking a collagen supplement daily reduces collagen depletion and improves skin elasticity, tone, and texture.

Studies also show that collagen supplements can increase skin density and hydration, improve the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and promote wound healing.

However, most collagen supplements on the market don’t provide enough collagen peptides to provide these skin benefits.

THE KEY TO COLLAGEN SUPPLEMENTS

The key to receiving skin benefits from collagen supplements is to look for a supplement with more than 12 grams of collagen peptides per serving.

This is the threshold where enough collagen peptides spill over the GI tract into the bloodstream where they can reach the skin.

Taking sufficiently large quantities of collagen peptides also mimics skin breakdown, which sends a message to the skin to make new collagen.

So, taking a collagen supplement with at least 12 grams of collagen peptides tells your skin to make more collagen and provides the amino acids necessary to make it.

We love Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides because it provides 20 grams of high-quality collagen peptides per serving, making it a delicious beauty-boosting addition to coffee and smoothies.

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