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5 ways to take collagen effectively in 2019

How to take collagen effectively

by Francesco Vallecoccia

January 01, 2019


5 ways to take collagen effectively in 2019

January 01, 2019


How to take collagen effectively

At the onset of the collagen buzz, collagen was mainly an injectable substance.

Recently, there has been a shift towards ingestible collagen supplements, which has left many wondering how to take collagen effectively.

In this piece, we will tell you how to take collagen effectively in new and exciting ways. 

Why collagen is important

collagen

Collagen is one of the essential body building blocks. It is responsible for regenerating and synthesising new tissues and keeping them together and is a crucial natural part of hair, skin, nails, cartilage and bone.

The body is heavily dependent on collagen for maintaining the structure and health of integral tissues. 

Ageing has a dramatic effect on the body’s natural source of collagen. Collagen production begins to decline as early as 25. By 40, many have lost almost a third of the natural collagen in their bodies.

By the age of 55, collagen production has already reduced by more than 50%. The effects of this decline become physically visible on the skin, hair and joints as regeneration deteriorates; the skin wrinkles, joints ache, and hair becomes rough and dry.

The reason that the body fails in producing collagen is part of its natural ageing process. Supplementing the body’s natural collagen sources rejuvenates the cells and tissues.

Taking a daily dose of collagen significantly improves skin, hair, bone and joint health, while alleviating age-related illnesses and keeping you looking young.

Recent studies have shown that collagen supplements reduce the symptoms and pain and inflammation associated with arthritis.

Other studies prove that collagen supplements strengthen your gut, moisturise the skin and improve the health of hair follicles.

Renowned nutritionists and dermatologists have even quoted collagen as ‘the modern fountain of youth’.

Collagen sources and packaging

You can find collagen in bone broth, but drinking broth is not very appealing to most of us.

Thanks to the popularity of collagen and its rejuvenating benefits, collagen supplements come pre-packaged in easy to manage, attractive bundles.

You can get liquid collagen, powder and capsules, and although injections are still available, the flexibility and ease of the other options make them unnecessary. Now, the question is, how to take collagen effectively given these choices?

If you are looking for fun new ways to try collagen, let’s first eliminate the capsules.

Why?

Because with capsules you really don’t have much choice. Tablets and pills are often packed with fillers and binders and have only one way of consumption – swallowing whole; there is no room for creativity or imagination.

This leaves us with liquid collagen supplements.

Liquid collagen is a convenient package of a ready-mixed, pre-dissolved collagen serving, which makes it easier to dream up several different ways of consumption.

And more importantly, has a superior bioavailability meaning the way your body breaks liquid collagen down is far superior to powder and tablets.

Liquid collagen supplements are usually odourless and tasteless unless extracts or flavours are added to enrich the nutritional value, colour and taste.

These properties make them ideal for these five fun methods of taking collagen effectively.

Absolute Collagen contains all natural ingredients, using Stevia and Sicilian lemon flavouring for a fresh lemony taste.

5 ways to take collagen supplements

5 ways to take collagen

There is absolutely no reason why you cannot take collagen supplements straight out of the sachet, and you can also add the liquid to water and take it that way.

However, here are five new ideas you should try in 2019.

1. Coffee

If you are a coffee person, this is good news. Don’t feel left out if you prefer tea; you can take collagen with tea as well. All you have to do is take your supplement, add it to your beverage and stir.

Some people use Absolute Collagen as a substitute for sugar in their tea and coffee. It’s a great natural sweetener!

Others like to mix their collagen with some hot water, lemon and mint for a mid-afternoon ‘tisane’.

2. Smoothie

The next time you are blending a juice or smoothie, drop a serving of collagen in the mix. the liquid goes really well with the smoothie’s consistency and texture.

If you love hitting the gym, adding a sachet of Absolute Collagen to your post-workout smoothie can help strengthen and aid the recovery of your muscles and joints.

Also, taking collagen daily as a supplement can maintain muscle mass that is lost with age to tighten and tone your skin.

Plus, you get a hint of the extra flavouring from the sweetened or flavoured supplements.

Check out our smoothie recipies here.

3. Guacamole and salad

Liquid collagen is the option that works best with salad and guacamole.

Guacamole is rich in healthy fats thanks to avocados, which can help lower bad cholesterol and maintain a healthy heart.

Add in a sachet of protein-packed Absolute Collagen for a dash of citrus flavouring, and you can help your gut, skin, and feel fuller faster.

You can also mix up a healthy vinaigrette dressing using liquid collagen supplements.

4. Yoghurt and Porridge

Get your collagen intake first thing in the morning by adding collagen to your breakfast.

    Collagen is an ideal and healthy additive to any breakfast. Folding a collagen supplement sachet into your morning porridge or yoghurt will give your skin a boost.

    Some even add their collagen supplement to their cereal!

    5. Lemonade

    Lemonade is a popular drink the world over, and an excellent substrate to take with collagen. Simply add and dissolve your collagen in a glass of lemonade.

      The rich citric taste of lemonade will, however, mask any added flavours in the supplement. 

      Citrus juice is rich in vitamin C, which is actually recommended to take with collagen since it aids in its absorption.

      When is the best time to take collagen?

      best time to take collagen supplements

      Technically, you can take collagen at any time.

      Many people claim that taking collagen on an empty stomach is better because it optimises digestion and absorption, considering it requires stomach acid to break down.

      Currently, there is no conclusive evidence recommending that you take collagen this way. However, consuming collagen with vitamin C has been proven to improve collagen assimilation.

      Whether you decide to take your supplements in the morning or at night, on a full or empty stomach, it really is up to you. The important thing is to stick to a manageable schedule.

      Conclusion

      Absolute collagen supplements
      Collagen is a flexible supplement that gives you a number of different methods of consumption to choose from.

      You can always try new ways to take collagen so that it doesn’t feel like a routine and keep your daily dose exciting. The time of day or night that you choose to take collagen, as well as the amount, is dependent on the outcome you are hoping to achieve.

      Absolute Collagen’s on-the-go sachets are the perfect way to take collagen effectively. Each 10ml sachet of Absolute Collagen contains 8g of high-grade collagen per serving and contains no artificial flavours, colours or added sugar. We highly recommend one sachet of Absolute Collagen daily for best results and to stimulate your body’s natural collagen production.

      Shop Absolute Collagen’s supplements for men and women now and join our community of #Absoluters seeing amazing results on their skin, nails, joints, and overall health.