Hello! This week’s blog revisits something I’ve written about previously. Like many other things, I jump on the bandwagon and I’m gung ho…until I’m not. I loose enthusiasm or forget about benefits I’ve once touted. What are we talking about? Something that could benefit your body and overall health.
ADD NOT SUBTRACT
Rather than berating myself for a few extra pounds or failures, I choose to add rather than subtract. That doesn’t mean I want to add a few more pounds. It means I want to add healthier choices. Rather than to quit doing things, I want to start adding, doing and learning new things, for instance…
COLLAGEN
Once the contents of the collagen canister ran out, I forgot about the seemingly effective supplement. Yes, we have all heard about it, but do we really understand? I did a bit of research and now I’m on the collagen bandwagon once again. Give me a few paragraphs to explain.
WHAT IS IT?
Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body. Healthline.com gave me the information that I share with you. It explains that collagen is the main component of connective tissue that make up several body parts including tendons, ligaments, skin and muscles. It provides your skin with structure and helps strengthen your bones.
AGE
We are not getting any younger yet there is no reason we have to feel our age. Supplements are an important part of our daily intake. Some believe collagen should be added to that list since collagen production begins to decline as the years increase.
BENEFITS
Collagen supplementation can provide a variety of benefits including…
- Skin health. It strengthens skin and plays a role in elasticity and hydration reducing wrinkles and dryness.
- Joint pain. It helps maintain your cartilage which is the rubber-like tissue that protects your joints.
- Bone loss. Your bones are made mostly of collagen, which gives them structure and strength. Our body deteriorates with age. So does bone mass. Collagen may inhibit bone breakdown that leads to osteoporosis.
- Muscle mass. Studies show that collagen supplements help boost muscle mass in those with sarcopenia which is the loss of muscle mass that happens with age.
- Heart health. Collagen provides structure to your arteries, which carry blood from your heart to the rest of your body. Without collagen, arteries can become less flexible possibly leading to atherosclerosis, which is a disease characterized by the narrowing of the arteries. This could lead to heart attack or stroke.
- Hair and nails. It may increase the strength and help them grow longer and stronger.
- Gut health. Although there is no concrete evidence, some experts say it could help leaky gut syndrome.
CONS
Some sources say don’t waste your money. Others say adding collagen supplements promote health and well-being in addition to a well-balanced diet. Do your research, check with your healthcare provider then decide if this is something you’d like to incorporate.
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