What are the benefits of COLLAGEN?

Here is a summary of the benefits of collagen protein into our daily food plan from Dr. Axe since we started selling Axe Nutrition shakes and collagen protein at Fitness Forward Studio!

What Is Collagen? Dr. Axe’s Top 7 Collagen Benefits

1. Improves skin and hair health

Collagen production declines as we age
Our skin gets loose, more wrinkles and less elasticity as we age
Collagen supplement can help skin become more firm and smooth
Collagen helps the skin cells continue to renew and repair normally
Research study found that 2.5-5 grams of collage daily for eight weeks made a difference to their skin health
Collagen reduces cellulite and stretch marks – more visisble as skin loses it’s elasticity due to lower levels of collagen

2. Reduces Joint Pains and Degeneration

Loss of collagen can leave you feeling stiff and movements feel more painful- as tendons and ligaments start moving at less than optimal levels leading to more stiff and swollen joints.
Collagen helps reduce pain and joint deterioration related to wear and tear of aging/usage.
Collagen is beneficial for treatment for treating osteoarthritis and other joint pain and disorders.

3. Helps Heal Leaky Gut

Toxins can “leak” through our intestinal wall lining in our digestive tract if we have “leaky gut syndrome” – collagen can help repair the gut wall lining.
Collagen can help heal damaged gut wall cells with it’s healing amino acids
Collagen helps form the connective tissue – repairing the “holes” in the wall therefore repairing the very thin protective lining of the GI tract.
Many illnesses can be connected to an inflamed and irritated gut wall resulting into poor gut health, changes in the gut microbiome and increased permeability of the gut wall lining.
Increased permeability of the gut wall lining is leaky gut which allows undigested food particles to pass into the bloodstream – leading to a cascade of events including increased food sensitivities and inflammation.
Serum concentrations of collage are decreased with IBS but amino acids from the collagen help build the tissue lining the colon and GI tract
Collagen supplements can help improve leaky gut, IBS, acid reflux, Crohn’s disease and colitis.
Collagen helps absorb water in the intestines which helps keep moving “waste” out of the body.

4. Boosts Metabolism, Muscle Mass and Energy Output

Adding collagen into your food plan can help increase metabolism since it helps increase lean muscle mass and with the conversion of essential nutrients.
The amino acid GLYCINE helps form muscle tissue by converting glucose into energy that feeds our muscle cells.
Increased muscle mass helps our posture, bone health and metabolism
Consuming vitamin C can help the body convert collagen into a more usable form of protein in the body – leading to improved energy and vitality.
Glycine is involved in the digestive system and the central nervous system
Glycine slows the aging process by improving utilizations of anti-oxidants and helps in the construction of healthy cells (DNA and RNA).
Arginine boosts the body’s ability to make protein from other amino acids to help repair muscle tissue, healing wounds, spare tissue, boosts metabolism and aids in proper growth/development.
Glutamine helps with energy levels and provides fuel to cells including carbon and nitrogen.

5. Strengthens Nails, Hair and Teeth

Collagen protein is the building block for nails, hair and teeth

6. Improves Liver Health

The amino acid Glycine that is in collagen protein helps to minimize liver damage
The liver is one of our “filters” and absorbs foreign substances, toxins and alcohol
An ideal liver cleanse is a bone broth fast (offered at Fitness Forward Studio). A 3-day healing bone broth fast helps repair a leaky gut, eliminate chemicals and reset your gut – resulting in improved immune function (70% immune system is in the gut)
Glycine can help reduce alcohol-induced liver damage and other types of liver stress.

7. Protects Cardiovascular Health

The amino acid Proline helps the artery walls release fat buildup in the blood stream
Proline is needed for tissue repair for our joints and arteries as well as controlling blood pressure.
The collagen found in joints, proline, buffers our bodies from the effects of vibration or shock as well as the prevention of hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis) to keep plaque levels from becoming dangerous.
The amino acid Arginine helps with nitric oxide production which improves vasodilation (widening of arteries), relaxation of muscle cells and blood vessels to improve circulation.