What is collagen?

Collagen is the most abundant component of the extracellular matrix, which is a large network of proteins that provides structure and support to cells and tissues in the body. Collagen is a protein that is found in connective tissue, tendons, bones, and cartilage. It makes up 70% of your dermis, which is the middle layer of your skin, and plays a vital role in your skin’s elasticity.

As we age, our collagen production declines. Even though this is a natural process, there are things that we can do to slow this process down, such as taking Collagen. Collagen not only promotes your body’s natural production of collagen, but it also helps slow down the process of collagen decline.
Collagen is also a potent anti-inflammatory. This is important because when the lining of the gut becomes permeable, commonly known as leaky gut, food particles and other toxins can leak into the rest of the body, triggering inflammation.

Collagen contains amino acids, such as glycine that are key in repairing the gut lining and therefore reducing overall inflammation.

It contains other essential amino acids that are vital for health. They are called essential because you can only get them from food, meaning the body doesn’t produce them on its own.

Speaking of amino acids, they are required to synthesize protein and also to uptake some neurotransmitters. Therefore, taking collagen is a great way to improve mood, memory, hormone production, and overall health.

Nutra Viva Collagen

This is where Nutra Viva collagen comes in!

Their collagen contains smaller pre-digested peptides compared to those found in other proteins. This allows them to be absorbed more rapidly by the body as opposed to intact proteins, therefore, maximising nutrient delivery to cells. This high level of bioavailability is what makes Nutra Viva Collagen ideal for hair, skin, nails, and overall health.

It contains a unique profile of amino acids, which includes eight of the nine essential amino acids. This uniquely high combination is not found in any other plant-based material and it’s what makes this product so beneficial.
The cattle that the collagen is utilised from are grass-fed and pasture raised. This means that they have a more natural diet and are healthier than conventionally raised cattle. Healthier cattle result in a higher quality collagen product.

I see a lot of clients and customers who are experiencing brittle nails and thinning hair. Collagen helps to promote strong, healthy hair and nails. Collagen directly promotes hair follicle growth via amino acids and protein. It helps to strengthen the skin on the scalp preventing damage to the hair. Collagen is one of the most enriching nutrients for promoting hair growth. Proline is the main component of keratin, and hair is made up of the protein keratin. Nutra viva collagen contains 13.80g of proline per 100g.

Their products are the highest grade of premium collagen and gelatin products on the market.

They also have a great range of flavoured collagen powders with added vitamin C, including watermelon, peach iced tea, and lemon. This range provides the body with optimal peptides for maintaining healthy skin, hair, and nails.

By adding some collagen to your daily routine, you’ll be ensuring your skin, hair, nails, bones, gut and all body systems will love you for it!