Collagen as a food supplement: genuinely beneficial for the skin?
Collagen as a food supplement, truly beneficial for the skin?
What is Collagen?
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. Essential for the body's functioning, it is mainly found in bones, joints, and cartilage. It also contributes to the skin's suppleness and elasticity.
It is a "fibrous" protein, meaning it comes in the form of filaments. It is naturally produced in the dermis.
The role of Collagen is therefore to make our tissues resistant. In the skin, for example, it will have a supportive role, so we can imagine that a decrease in collagen in the skin will lead to a loss of firmness and elasticity.
Age and external factors such as stress, tobacco consumption, and diet are factors influencing collagen production and its decrease. Results: joint pain, fragile nails and hair, as well as thinning skin leading to wrinkles and fine lines.
So, how can we promote its collagen production?
Daily, collagen peptides can be found in many foods. Salmon, egg yolk, garlic, avocado, and some dairy products are good sources of collagen. Indeed, the vitamins, omega-3s, amino acids, etc. they contain will promote the production of this essential protein for the body.
So, is collagen peptide in the diet sufficient?
Although these foods are excellent sources of collagen, their consumption alone may be insufficient. Food allergies, intolerance, tastes, etc., are different factors that can restrict consumption, and consequently lead to deficiencies.
Don't panic, there are other natural ways to supply your body with collagen.
Indeed, collagen-based food supplements coupled with other beneficial elements (hyaluronic acid, amino acids, selenium, etc.) will thus nourish the body and its needs to restore skin firmness, nail strength, hair shine, and joint suppleness.
These food supplements can be found in several forms (powder, capsules, tablets, drinks, etc.) their effectiveness depends on the dosage and type of collagen protein. The recommended daily dosage is 10g/day of collagen. It is ideal to consume hydrolyzed collagen peptides such as the Collagen Evolution product from French Filler.
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Where does the hydrolyzed collagen peptide contained in a food supplement come from?
Collagen can have different origins: bovine, porcine, avian, or marine.
Marine-derived Collagen peptide
Marine-derived collagen is mainly obtained from the skin, scales, or bones of fish* and is the result of a complex manufacturing process, hydrolysis. Once processed, collagen hydrolysate becomes consumable by the body. This is indeed it: the hydrolyzed collagen peptide that many doctors recommend.
Very similar to human collagen, marine collagen peptide is the best source of collagen for the body.
* Some brands of marine-derived collagen food supplements use crustacean carcasses. French Filler's food supplements do not contain any and come from controlled fishing to know the exact origin of the fish skins used for the food supplement.
Other sources of Collagen
Animal collagen (bovine, porcine, or avian) also comes from the skin and bones of these animals. Once subjected to a chemical transformation process, a gelatinous consistency is obtained. The transformation of this gelatin into collagen hydrolysate allows for the production of the food supplement. Due to the multi-step process, collagen will lose some of its benefits and will therefore be less qualitative than marine-derived collagen, but it will be cheaper. When we talk about hydrolyzed collagen peptide, we are not talking about these types of collagen.
Hydrolyzed collagen peptide on the skin, a powerful anti-aging agent
Age and external factors cause a significant decrease in collagen production. Indeed, it is estimated that at 50 years old, nearly 50% of the amount of collagen in the skin is already lost. This loss results in skin sagging, which loses tone and elasticity. Collagen peptide supplementation can therefore begin from the age of 25.
The use of food supplements is a natural way to compensate for the inevitable decrease in collagen production, and thus to visibly reduce the signs of aging, wrinkles, and improve skin appearance by restoring elasticity, tone, firmness, and hydration.
Furthermore, collagen also has a beneficial and preventive action on bones and joints. Indeed, marine collagen has a property that increases bone mineral density, thereby reducing the risks of developing osteoarthritis or other bone diseases.
The benefits of Hyaluronic Acid coupled with collagen
Collagen Evolution: a choice ally for the skin
French Filler is a French laboratory whose products all share a common active ingredient: Hyaluronic Acid, with a single goal, to improve and preserve the skin's appearance.
Collagen Evolution is part of the French Filler range of food supplements. It is developed and manufactured in France from marine collagen sourced from controlled fishing.
The Collagen used in the Collagen Evolution food supplement is in the form of hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides.
Collagen Evolution is presented in powder form, thus facilitating its ingestion. Powder form is the ideal form for consuming collagen because to be effective, the body needs to receive a minimum of 10g/day of collagen. It is therefore impossible to find this dosage in capsules, unless they are very large or you swallow about ten of them.
In the Collagen Evolution food supplement, the daily dose is 13.2g/day
Furthermore, it is enriched with hyaluronic acid, selenium, and vitamin C. Indeed, hyaluronic acid has a strengthening action on the skin barrier (hydration, skin suppleness and elasticity, slowing down the signs of aging, UV protection, etc.) while selenium is recognized for its action on the immune system, allowing the body's defense reactions.
Its subtle and unsweetened mocha taste makes its consumption very pleasant, allowing you to benefit from the protein's benefits while enjoying a delicious flavored drink, whether in coffee, milk, or plant-based milk.
Collagen Evolution does not contain any traces of crustaceans, so it does not present a risk of allergies and is suitable for Kosher and Halal diets.
So, when will your next cup of Collagen be?