Are you struggling with dry or dehydrated skin? Especially now when the weather gets a bit colder and drier. It’s frustrating, right? Well, let’s identify the root causes and find the perfect solution just for you! First things first, what is the main cause of dry skin? Well, external factors like cold temperatures, dry air,…
What foods contain collagen? In order to support collagen formation, we need to eat the right protein and amino acids to provide the building blocks for building collagen. Collagen is a polypeptide, which means that it is a long chain of amino acids. In fact, it consists of a total amount of amino acids of…
Are you, like me, a bread lover, but at the same time, you want to cut down on your intake of grains and wheat? Then this healthy recipe is for you! Let me introduce you to my delicious and protein rich cottage cheese bread! The thing is that the format of a sandwich with topping,…
Do collagen supplements work? Many studies show that they do! On this page you’ll find a summary of some of the existing studies that have investigated the effect of collagen supplementation on skin health, appearance and aging, as well as joint and muscle health. If you want to look at the actual studies, the references with…
How to take collagen supplements By taking supplements of collagen, you supply the body with the amino acids needed to build collagen, which increases the chance that the body can form new collagen. When we supply collagen through diet or supplement, new collagen is formed where it is most needed in the body. Several studies…
What is collagen? The name collagen comes from the greek word kólla which means glue and the word –gen which means producing. Collagen is sometimes referred to as the glue of the body, as it is responsible for holding the body together! Collagen is a protein made up from amino acids. It is the most abundant protein in the body…
What are proteins and amino acids? Protein is a macronutrient that is used mainly as a building block in the body, but it can also be broken down into energy when there’s a lack of carbohydrates and in some cases fat. Proteins are made up by chains of amino acids that have various important functions…
