The effects of collagen are numerous and beneficial to our skin, joints and other body tissues. Given the natural decline in collagen production with age, it's important to understand the effects of collagen and the benefits it can bring to our health.
One of collagen's best-known effects is its ability to promote firmer, more supple skin. By increasing collagen production in the skin, we can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while improving elasticity and firmness.
What's more, collagen also contributes to cell regeneration, helping to stimulate the production of new cells for younger, more radiant skin.
Beyond its benefits for the skin, collagen is also beneficial for the joints. By acting as a natural lubricant, it can reduce joint pain and improve mobility. What's more, collagen promotes the renewal of cartilage tissue, which can help prevent problems associated with joint wear and tear.
So what are the myths and realities surrounding collagen and its effects?
Myth: The effects of plant collagen are just as good as those of animal collagen.
Reality:
Plant-based collagen is often presented as an alternative for vegetarians and vegans. However, there is no such thing as plant collagen. Collagen is a protein found exclusively in the animal kingdom and does not occur naturally in plants.
Thus, the "vegan collagen" label on products does not indicate the presence of plant collagen, but rather the presence of ingredients that support collagen production in the body, such as vitamin C.
Myth: You need to take 10g of collagen a day to see results.
Reality:
Recommended doses of collagen generally range from 3 to 10 grams, depending on individual needs.
For skin health, 2g may be sufficient, while for joints, between 4 and 10g is generally recommended.
For specific needs such as intense wound healing, higher doses may be required.
However, collagen quality is crucial.
As long as the collagen is well hydrolyzed and of good quality, and results are clinically proven, dosage is of little importance.
It's better to have a low dosage of quality than a high dosage of poor quality and poor assimilability.
Myth: Do only very wrinkled people need to take collagen supplements?
Reality:
Collagen supplementation is not just for people with severe wrinkles.
Starting collagen supplementation around age 30 can help prevent signs of premature aging and maintain healthy skin, hair, nails, joints and digestion.
It's even recommended to start as early as age 25 to maximize long-term benefits.
Myth: When you're 50, it's too late to start a course of collagen or hyaluronic acid.
Reality:
On the contrary, 50 is perfectly within the age range!
Decreases in collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid give way to sagging skin and wrinkles.
Collagen fills in wrinkles and restores firmness. As forhyaluronic acid, it fills your skin with water to give it a plump, plump appearance.
Myth: Collagen is fattening
Reality:
Collagen is involved in muscle development, but does not make you fat.
On the contrary, helps control weight. At D-LAB, we have developed a collagen-based formula to kick-start weight loss: Le Pro-Collagène Minceur :)
To conclude
At D-LAB NUTRICOSMETICS, we're convinced of collagen 's ability to illuminate our inner and outer beauty.
In fact, collagen is more than just an ordinary protein: it's the secret to the youthful vitality of our skin, hair and overall well-being.
This is why it's essential to invest in our collagen health from the age of 25.
By taking a proactive approach and including D-LAB NUTRICOSMETICS quality collagen supplementation in our daily routine, we can preserve our youth capital and support our well-being at every stage of our lives.
Is D-LAB collagen effective?
D-LAB has selected the most interesting and powerful collagen on the market, a low-molecular-weight hydrolyzed French marine collagen with clinically proven anti-aging results.
Thanks to a meticulous hydrolysis process, we break collagen down into smaller particles to obtain a molecular weight of around 2000 daltons, for perfect assimilation.
This unique formula, composed of 94% type I marine collagen and 6% elastin, precisely reproduces the proportions essential to skin health. From as little as 2 grams a day, our collagen has proven its remarkable efficacy on wrinkle depth and skin hydration.
And let's not forget the importance of vitamin C, which we include in most of our formulas, as it stimulates endogenous collagen synthesis, reinforcing the benefits of our cures.
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Pure Collagen
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