The Collagen Question: From Jennifer Aniston's Endorsement to How You Can Reap Its Beauty Benefits

Thanks to everythingzoomer.com for featuring Age Quencher in this article exploring and breaking down the Beauty Benefits of Collagen. Some key highlights below but be sure to read the entire article. 

"Unless you’re a scientist or dermatologist, navigating the beauty market can feel overwhelming. An unending river of “ground-breaking” products and “innovative” techniques, it can be difficult to narrow the flood of options down to what actually works.

One thing that is certain is that higher levels of collagen are the central component of a youthful appearance. A protein that comprises 70 to 80 percent of your skin, think of it as the scaffolding that holds it together — providing firmness and plumpness, maintaining elasticity and hydration, reducing fine lines and tightening pores. Beyond that, collagen keeps muscles, ligaments, joints, hair, and nails strong and supple. The bad news is that our collagen levels wane as we age, decreasing by one per cent per year from age 20 and two per cent after age 30.

Taking collagen has many benefits,” says Dr. Holly Fennell, one of Toronto’s most respected naturopaths. “For skin, look for a Marine Collagen Peptide formula.”

She adds that, “What’s important to understand is that stomach acids break down collagen and convert it into an amino acid called proline-hydroxyproline. This amino acid increases the skin’s hyaluronic acid content, which in turn, promotes firmer, more hydrated skin. It’s also vital, through diet and antioxidants, to consume the vitamin C and other nutrients needed to produce collagen; food sources as simple as fruits and vegetables, or organic bone broth, which is high in collagen.”

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