Collagen is a naturally occurring protein that acts as a building block in the body. Although collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, we naturally stop producing it in our mid-20s and lose about 1 percent of our collagen each year. Additional environmental factors such as sun damage, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, lack of sleep, and lack of exercise can contribute to collagen loss. This decline primarily affects skin elasticity—collagen makes up 70 to 80% of your skin—joint strength, the intestinal lining, and much more.
In short, your body relies on this protein to stay strong and healthy. Therefore, it is important to compensate for this loss by taking collagen daily. Let's look at some of the key benefits of taking collagen for the body:
Skin elasticity
The best-known benefit of collagen supplements is maintaining healthy and beautiful skin. Since collagen is the main component of the dermis (the basic layer of the skin), taking collagen supplements helps keep your skin plump, hydrated, and firm even as you age.
Hair health
In recent years, collagen supplements have been praised for their proven ability to support skin elasticity, provide anti-aging effects, and promote hair growth and strength.
Hair health
In recent years, collagen supplements have been praised for their proven ability to support skin elasticity, provide anti-aging effects, and promote hair growth and strength. The collagen peptides in GUT2BE Kombucha moisturize the skin and scalp, creating a favorable environment for healthier hair growth. This leads to stronger hair follicles and nourishes the hair root.
Bone mineral density
Although less known, there is evidence that collagen supplementation can relieve joint pain and discomfort. A 2018 study of postmenopausal women showed that taking collagen peptides significantly increased bone mineral density in both the lumbar spine and femoral neck. Of the 19 amino acids in collagen, hydroxyproline has been shown to be beneficial for bone regeneration and contributes to the overall strength of your bones as you age.
Nail strength
Collagen is one of the main proteins in the nail bed. Without adequate collagen production, nails often become weak, brittle, and prone to breakage. The amino acid protein arginine found in collagen peptides contains nitric oxide, which nourishes the nail bed and promotes health and growth. Data from a 24-week study show that daily intake of collagen peptides can boost nail growth and reduce the occurrence of brittle nails
Improved digestion
Worldwide studies have shown that taking 20 grams of collagen peptides in otherwise healthy older women reduces bloating and alleviates digestive discomfort when no other dietary or lifestyle measures are taken. Collagen peptides contain large amounts of amino acids, especially glycine and proline, which repair and strengthen the tissues in the digestive tract.
A recent experiment has shown that collagen stops intestinal barrier dysfunction under inflammatory in vitro conditions and helps modulate inflammatory components. Taken together, the data suggest that collagen can maintain the integrity of the cells lining your gut.
Collagen: Do's and Don'ts
The online market as well as beauty and personal care stores are flooded with collagen-containing products such as face creams, body lotions, and the like. However, scientists warn that topically applied products, such as collagen-containing face creams, cannot be absorbed by the skin. Therefore, it makes sense to take collagen in the form of supplements—such as powders, peptides, and capsules—from certified and reputable manufacturers.
The collagen we incorporate into our GUT2BE products is of marine origin and has maximum digestibility. In combination with a base—a kombucha drink—it serves as an excellent source of both probiotic substances and amino acids and trace elements, which have a positive effect on the skin and body and support the overall well-being of the body.
We are pleased that the collagen we use has worldwide certifications and that the effectiveness of the product is fully verifiable.