Hydrolyzed Collagen is a food supplement made primarily from bones and bovine cartilage that can be used to promote collagen production through the body, helping to improve the appearance of the skin and strengthen joints, nails and hair. This supplement can be found in the form of capsules or powder, which should be diluted in water, juices or teas.
Collagen supplementation is usually recommended after age 30, but can also be used earlier by people who spend a lot of time in the sun or who smoke because these factors worsen skin health and stimulate aging.
How to take
The recommended amount of collagen intake is 10 g per day, which can be consumed along with a meal at any time of the day. The best type of collagen is the hydrolyzate because it is best absorbed in the intestine, and it can be found with or without flavor, and can be diluted in water, juices, soups or vitamins.
In addition, intake of vitamin C along with collagen potentiates its effects on the body, so it is advised to dilute the collagen or take its capsules along with a source of vitamin C such as lemon, orange, pineapple or mandarin juice. Thus, in order to improve its efficiency, some collagens already bring vitamin C into its formulation.
When to take collagen
Collagen is usually indicated for people over 30 or who have joint problems. In addition, it is also recommended for people who can not consume sufficient protein in the diet, which can accelerate the loss of firmness of the skin and bring about joint problems.
It is also recommended for people who smoke or who spend a lot of time exposed to the sun as they are factors that age the skin more quickly. In addition, collagen can still be used to promote the healing of wounds and surgeries, favoring the reduction of scars.
Benefits of Hydrolyzed Collagen
The main benefits of hydrolyzed collagen include:
- Improvement of the firmness of the skin;
- Strengthening joints, nails and hair;
- Improvement in the treatment of osteoporosis;
- Prevention of aging;
- Improvement of blood pressure control;
- Prevention of gastric ulcers
It is important to highlight that these benefits are mainly obtained when eating healthy also potentiates the results brought about by collagen supplementation.
Price and where to buy
The price of hydrolyzed collagen varies according to the presentation form of the supplement, from approximately 20 reais to 150 grams of powder, and 30 reais to 120 capsules.
It can be found in pharmacies, drugstores, health food stores and the internet. It can also be found as an ingredient in food products like collagen bullets and cereal bars with collagen, for example.
