MORE BLOG POSTS — Collagen

Collagen supplements are everywhere. Powders. Gummies. Liquids. Capsules. Marine collagen. Bovine collagen. Hydrolyzed collagen. Collagen peptides. Types I, II, III, V, and X. Some products promise younger-looking skin. Others claim to strengthen your hair and nails, protect your joints, support your bones, or somehow do all of the above. It's enough to make you wonder whether you need a collagen supplement—or a chemistry degree. So, let's clear up some of the confusion.   What Exactly Is Collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body and serves as an important structural component of your skin, bones, cartilage, tendons, ligaments,...

If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know I’m not a fan of recommending supplements simply because someone on social media promised they’ll make women over 40 thinner, younger, and maybe even smarter. Supplements should have a purpose. But as we get older, some of those purposes become increasingly important. Maintaining muscle mass gets harder. Collagen production declines. Oxidative stress (think “internal rusting”) can increase. And our bodies still need adequate nutritional support to repair tissue, recover from exercise, and keep our natural detoxification systems doing their jobs. Sometimes, dietary intake alone simply doesn’t cut it. That’s...