The Collagen Supplement You Need in 2022

Collagen has been a must-take supplement for us for years! It is one of the best supplements for women over 50 to incorporate into their diet for a myriad of reasons. Going into 2022, we often assess our goals for the New Year and many times health is one of those goals. Here’s why we’re taking a collagen supplement in 2022! 

What Can Collagen Help With?

Collagen has benefits for so many different areas like hair, skin, nails, joints, bones, digestion, gut health, and so much more. It can help improve the overall appearance of the skin including fine lines and wrinkles, promote hair growth, and strengthen nails. Aside from the vanity benefits, collagen also has benefits for joint pain, arthritis, bone health, digestion, and gut health. Collagen is often referred to as “the glue that holds the body together” because it plays such a significant role in our bodies. 

Unfortunately, as we get older our bodies naturally start making about 1% less collagen per year. This starts around the age of 25, so by the time we are 50, our bodies can have 25% less collagen than they did at the age of 25. What?! Yes, that’s right! 

This is one of the reasons why as we get older, we start to notice the signs of aging such as thinning hair, wrinkles, joint pain, digestive issues, and so much more. By adding a collagen supplement into your diet, you can help replenish some of the collagen that your body is naturally losing and provide some relief for these issues. If you want to read more in-depth about how collagen works, check out our article “Why Every Woman Over 50 Should be Taking Collagen Supplements”.

Now that we understand why collagen is so important for our bodies, that brings us to how to pick a supplement. When searching for a collagen supplement, it can be overwhelming because of all the different brands and types available but we have one favorite that we’ve been using for years. 

Our Go-To Collagen Brand

Collagen For Her has been our go-to collagen supplement for the past few years and we don’t see that changing in 2022. We have found that they provide the best quality collagen supplements at an affordable price point and as a bonus, it’s a woman-owned company that designs all of its products with the needs of women in mind. 

So why are they our go-to collagen brand? For starters, it is one of the highest quality collagens on the market. One of the most popular ways to take collagen is simply by adding a scoop to your morning coffee or tea. Collagen For Her has zero flavors and doesn’t change the taste or texture of your drink, unlike some other products that have a quite potent flavor and smell (no thanks!). 

All of their collagen powders are all-natural, non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, and soy-free. In addition, all of their products are third-party tested to ensure they are safe for consumption. Because supplements are not FDA regulated, it is super important to make sure you pick a brand that you trust (this goes for all supplements, not just collagen). It is the responsibility of the company to make sure their products are safe and we know that Collagen For Her does their homework!

Another important factor when deciding which collagen supplement to take is bioavailability, meaning how well the body can absorb them. Anything we put into our bodies (vitamins, minerals, supplements, pharmaceutical drugs, etc.) will only take effect if the body can absorb it. This is why it is important to know how bioavailable collagen supplements are before choosing one. Collagen For Her passes that test too! 

Picking The Best Product For You 

Oftentimes there are so many products available that it feels almost impossible to pick one. Collagen For Her has something for everybody, but they keep it simple. Our favorite products are the Unflavored Collagen Peptides and Marine Collagen Beauty Blend. Both are flavorless powders, so you can add a scoop to coffee, tea, smoothies, baked goods, etc. They both dissolve instantly in hot liquids and don’t clump up or leave a weird aftertaste or texture in your drink. You won’t even know it’s there!

What’s the main difference between the two powders?

• Unflavored Collagen Peptides: Pure collagen peptides sourced from bovine – only one ingredient and 40 calories per scoop!
  
• Marine Collagen Beauty Blend: Sourced from fish (so this one is pescatarian friendly!) and contains a mix of collagen, 100% daily Vitamin C, biotin, and hyaluronic acid for added benefits for hair, skin, and nails. 

Both powders provide all the benefits of collagen, but marine collagen has a little something extra if you are looking for extra support for hair, skin, and nails in particular. 

Prepare to take a capsule instead of using a powder? 

• Multi-Collagen Capsules: Collagen For Her’s capsules contain five different types of collagen and you can take them daily just like a vitamin. 

All of their products can be mixed and matched, so you can try them all or just stick to one. There is no wrong way to use their products. We love that! 

New Year, New Habits 

Are you going to be adding a collagen supplement to your diet in 2022? We love the New Year, a fresh start, and developing new habits. Taking a collagen supplement daily is going to be at the top of our list to help us have a healthy year. 

If you want to get started, Collagen For Her is having their New Year’s Bundle Sale where you can save up to 30% off their consistency bundles. Shop here! All of their products are also available on Amazon Prime here and you can subscribe and save 10% on every order! 

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