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What are collagen and Gelatin?
Gelatin and collagen are mostly known for their gut healing properties but they are also a great source of natural protein and amino acids.
“Gelatin is just a processed version of a structural protein called collagen that is found in many animals, including humans. Collagen makes up almost one-third of all the protein in the human body. Collagen is a fibrous protein that strengthens the body’s connective tissues and allows them to be elastic, that is, to stretch without breaking. As you get older, your body makes less collagen, and individual collagen fibers become increasingly cross-linked with each other. You might experience this as stiff joints from less flexible tendons, or wrinkles due to loss of skin elasticity.” (source)
What gelatin and collagen can help with:
- Hair and Nail health
- Healing and sealing the gut lining
- Provides highly digestible protein, which is great for those with low stomach acid and adrenal fatigue
- Helps provide amino acids for muscle health
- Reduces inflammation
- Great for joint health
- Helps sleep
- Heals a sluggish metabolism
- Promotes Healthy Brain Function
- Can help reduce or eliminate wrinkles and cellulite!
Perfect Supplements has absolutely amazing collagen and gelatin.
Their collagen has an awesome 97% of protein, one of the highest amounts on the market right now. It is grass-fed, 100% non-GMO as well as pesticide and hormone free.
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Collagen can be used in just about everything since it doesn’t gel! Mix it in coffee, smoothies, or even food to get a good boost of protein. This is one of the biggest items we use for our own clients that need gut healing.
Also, Perfect Supplements now has Organic Free Range Chicken Bone broth powder!! Chicken bone broth is usually a better start for those with histamine issues vs a beef bone broth/powder. This container has a full 30 servings and comes out to be more affordable than some of the other bone broth powders I have seen. Plus you still get 10% off with the SASSY code!
Now there are single serving packets for the grass-fed collagen, perfect for vacations and any time you need to be on-the-go!
More ideas on how to use collagen and gelatin, including hair and face masks.
Or check out Perfect’s Type II Collagen Capsules! Great for more specific joint support!
The body is a whole and we must treat it as such! I have my Bachelor of Science in Natural Health Sciences, certificates in Herbal Studies from Herbal Academy, and I am constantly learning more about health to help my clients and followers.
My goal is to help you unleash your own inner healer! You already hold the power to heal inside you. My role is as a guide to help you realize this potential.
How would a plant-based eater help the body to naturally produce collagen?
Honestly, I do not recommend plant based only diets. People struggle with many nutrients with that way of eating, especially copper, zinc, and vitamin A.