There are countless health benefits to taking collagen supplements, including increasing muscle mass, preventing bone loss, relieving joint pain, improving skin health and reducing any wrinkles and dryness. Collagen can be found in some diets, but in many cases, we aren't getting enough to sustain the ideal quantity to optimise all its benefits, so opting for a supplement is a great substitute.
What is collagen?
Collagen is the most abundant protein humans have in their body, found in their tendons, skin, muscles and bones. There are two types of collagen: endogenous collagen, which is produced by the body and cannot be subsidised by an outside source, and exogenous collagen, which is synthetic. This can be sourced through supplements or in your diet.
How do you take supplements of collagen?
Collagen supplements come in various forms, so it's a matter of preference in how you take the supplement. The two most common ways are through tablets, much like vitamin tablets, or powder which is dissolved into lukewarm warm and drank. You can also use collagen for your skin through a face mask or serum.
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Where to buy collagen?
We've sifted through the best online health stores and found the most popular, reliable and trustworthy collagen supplements available that you can order to your door.
California Gold Nutrition, CollagenUP, Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen Peptides with Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C, Unflavored, 7.26 oz (206 g)
Rs 1,464
Sports Research, Collagen Peptides, Hydrolyzed Type I & III Collagen, Unflavored, 16 oz (454 g)
Rs 2,831
Youtheory, Collagen, 1,000 mg, 290 Tablets
Rs 1,660
Vitamin C Amla & Liquorice Root Brightening Face Mask
Rs 321 , was Rs 495
Vitamin C Amla & Liquorice Root Brightening Serum
Rs 484, was Rs 745
OZiva Plant Based Collagen Builder(With Vitamin C, Biotin) for Anti-Aging Beauty,Classic (250 g)
Rs 754, was Rs 899 (16% off)
HEALTHKART HK Vitals Skin Radiance Collagen Supplement with Biotin, Orange, 100 g
Rs 359, was Rs 849 (57% off)
Plix Olena Plant-Based Collagen for Skin Elasticity & Renewal, Watermelon Pack of 1 (200 g)
Rs 664, was Rs 850 (21% off)
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