So you've heard about this new cool thing called collagen, right?! The new sheriff in town when it comes to getting brighter looking skin, flexible joints, strong nails, more muscles, and luscious hair. Collagen is simply the new magical ingredient that makes life so much easier, right?!

In recent years, Collagen has gained popularity as both a nutritional supplement and an ingredient in various skin - and body lotions.

But what is Collagen exactly and why should it benefit me? Which Collagen is the perfect match for me? This article will hopefully bring you a thorough overview of this super-duper important protein!

What is Collagen?

Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body, accounting for a whopping third of its protein composition. It’s also one of the major building blocks of bones, skin, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. You can think of it as the “glue” that holds everything together.

Conclusion:

The easiest way to think of Collagen is to think of it as a natural protein that provides structure to your body - including bones, muscles, ligaments, and skin.

What About the Different Types of Collagen?

There are at least 16 types of collagen, but the four main types are type I, II, III, and IV. Collagen Types 1 & 3 are usually recommended for Hair, Skin, Nails, and Bones whereas Collagen Type 2 is recommended for Joint and Cartilage Support.

Conclusion:

To unlock all the benefits of this super nutrient and maximize all the various advantages you are recommended to go for a Collagen supplement that contains as many Types of Collagen as possible.

The Scientific Advantages of Collagen

Collagen is a pretty new 'player' on the market and has not piled up a ton of research yet. However - The few studies that have been carried out show a lot of promise! Those that exist show promise for benefits in the following areas:

- Muscle Mass

- Arthritis

- Skin Elasticity

Conclusion:

According to the current research, supplemental collagen may help you improve skin texture, muscle mass, and reduce osteoarthritis pain.

Which is the easiest way to get my hands on some Collagen?

Collagen often comes in a powder that can be easily incorporated into coffee, tea smoothies, soups, or baked goods without affecting texture or flavor. 

Collagen is also widely available in convenient capsules. It all boils down to how much you want to consume, as capsules cannot contain as much collagen as if you were to consume it in powder form. On the other hand, Collagen in capsules often packs on a generous amount of other "collagen - supporting" ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C.

Conclusion:

You can easily get Collagen from a "pure" powder form or in a convenient capsule. It all comes down to what suits you the best.

Recommended Collagen Products:

We recommend
Matter's Multi Collagen Powder
Matter's Collagen+ 90 Capsules