Ageing is inevitable. If you’re lucky to see another year, and another and another, ageing hits us all. I’m grateful to get older. I’ve had the privilege of being on this planet for 40plus years. Some people unfortunately don’t get that chance. But with all the benefits of getting older e.g wisdom, experience, there are downsides too. And this is why I’m taking supplements, including collagen powder. So what am I taking and what is it supposed to do?
What’s the importance of collagen?
Collagen is a form of protein that can be found in our body. Its job is to help provide strength, support and elasticity areas such as bones, joints and skin. From mid 20’s, the amount of collagen in our bodies decreases. And the older you get the more it rapidly gets lower. Although it doesn’t seem to make a massive difference straight away for many of us, over time it really can take a hold on our bodies e.g thinner skin, lines, wrinkles, dry skin. Bones can become brittle, less strong and we can experience aches and pains. So if our bodies naturally are not producing collagen at the same rate it used to, you can understand why many people want to try and ‘boost’ their supply!
Why am I taking collagen?
I’m in my mid 40s. My skin isn’t as flawless as it used to be in regards to tone. Structure wise it’s not in bad shape! I’m not suffering from lines and wrinkles and I would like to keep them at bay for as long as I can. The skin on my body seems thinner. A knock or scratch takes longer to heal. I have a few aches and pains in particular areas that are annoying, so I’m definitely not feeling and looking like someone half my age!
What collagen am I taking?
I’m taking Applied Nutrition Collagen Powder bought from Amazon. 165g in weight, provides 30 servings and in strawberry & raspberry flavour. Mix one scoop with 100-200ml of water, ideally take in the morning after exercise.
Key ingredients
This contains hydrolysed collagen. Hydrolysed means its been made smaller so its easier for the body to absorb it. Vitamin C helps to combat free radicals and boost immune system. Hyaluronic acid helps to provide hydration in the skin. Biotin helps hair and skin to be healthy.
How easy is this to drink and what does it taste like?
I mix this up in a water bottle half filled with water. I pop the cap on and give this a really good shake so the collagen powder totally disappears. The taste of this is actually half decent. Yes, it has a strawberry-esq taste to it. It’s not full of flavour like you’re drinking a cordial. It’s there, subtle but pleasant, so easy to drink. Regardless of how much this cost or why I bought it, if it tasted disgusting I promise I wouldn’t use it but this I happily drink every morning.
How long have I been taking this?
I’m currently on tub number 3. But after my first one I didn’t repurchase and use for at least another month or so. But the last 2 tubs I’ve used consistently and I’ve been taking this everyday for around 6-8 weeks.
Have I noticed any changes?
Aches and pain wise no. Skin wise? Now this is an interesting one. I’ve been suffering from hyperpigmentation (brown marks on the skin caused by inflammation, spots, cuts or bites) on and off for a while now (caused by spots). Over the last week or so I’ve noticed my skin looks more even in tone. I would love to say it’s the The INKEY List Mandelic Acid Treatment I’ve been using but I’ve been very inconsistent using it. The only other thing I’ve changed skincare wise is using a hot cloth cleanser, but I can’t see that changing the tone of my skin. So do I think it’s Applied Nutrition Collagen Powder? Let’s just say I’m happy to keep using this for the foreseeable future! My skin looks slightly better and it actually tastes ok!
Applied Nutrition Collage Powder is available in not only in Strawberry & Raspberry flavour, but Strawberry Lemonade, Tropical and Unflavoured.
Sizes of this product vary from 165g to 300g, with starts at around £10.00 up to £20.00.