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Do collagen supplements support weight management or other fitness goals? Collagen has exploded on the health scene for good reason. It helps boost the elasticity and integrity of our skin, supports our joints and muscles, and helps strengthen our gut lining. But what about weight loss? Can a collagen supplement help support weight loss goals, and if so, how? Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, accounting for about 30% of the body’s total protein. It is present in all of our tissues and organs, and is essential for many physiological processes. Let’s break down how collagen can support weight loss ... Source of Amino Acids As a source of protein and amino acids, collagen may drive weight loss because it helps with ‘satiety’, our feeling of fullness. When we feel full, with steady blood sugar levels, we tend to eat less and crave less sugar. Although not a complete protein, there is associated muscle mass support and building that is supported when coupled with resistance training. The more muscle we have, the more calories we burn at rest. Organika’s Essential Aminos Enhanced Collagen Protein is a great addition to your routine especially if weight loss is part of your goals, because with all 9 essential amino acids; this collagen powder IS a complete protein. Joint Support Collagen’s ability to strengthen and support our joints, is another way it may aid in weight loss. People living with joint pain, especially Osteoarthritis, know how limiting it can be on their ability to exercise. As collagen is essential for healthy connective tissue in joints, tendons and ligaments, supplementing may help reduce pain, allowing for increased physical activity. Try Enhanced Collagen Bone & Joint for added supplements and support to support aching joints, muscles and further build bone density. Gut Health Maintaining a strong gut lining is important for how our body digests, absorbs and utilizes nutrients from our food. Collagen plays a role in building healthy connective tissue throughout the digestive tract. It also helps ensure a good balance of bacteria. By supporting the gut, collagen helps aid in digestion, immune function and weight loss. For added gut health benefits, try Full Spectrum Collagen 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 – a multi-sourced collagen that also includes chicken broth for added protein and gut health benefits. Beyond Weight Loss Collagen may extend beyond weight loss, in its capacity to help deal with the unwanted side effects of weight loss like loose skin. By strengthening the dermis layer of the skin, collagen may help reduce the appearance of cellulite and sagging loose skin. Studies have shown that supplementing with hydrolyzed collagen peptides help to tighten the skin, improving its integrity and texture. Looking for fat burning? Let’s take it one step further if weight loss and fat burning are your goal. While collagen helps in the ways above, you can add other nutrients that assist in weight loss to any collagen. Organika has done the work for you with Metaboost Fat Metabolizing Complex. This collagen powder offers the same Enhanced Collagen protein from hydrolyzed grass-fed bovine collagen peptides... PLUS has other natural ingredients such as L carnitine and Garcinia to help boost your metabolism. This powder helps to keep you feeling fuller long, burn fat, and support weight management. As you can see, the benefits of collagen are wide ranging. Along with all the reasons we love collagen to support our healthy lifestyle, we can now add weight loss to that list.

What’s the difference? Which one do I need? The word collagen and protein do go together, but there is sometimes confusion around if they are the same thing.They are indeed different. They both cannot be consumed for the same reason; they serve different purposes. Let’s dive in... Collagen vs. Protein Powder Although collagen is a protein, it is not a complete protein. That means collagen does not have all the nine essential amino acids (the building blocks of protein). Protein powders serve the purpose of being consumed as part of your daily protein intake; therefore, it is a complete protein. Collagen serves a specific function, hence it contains specific amino acids, such as glycine and proline. What does that mean? It means, collagen isn’t consumed for the same purpose as protein powder. It is taken specifically as a function/benefit to replenish the lost collagen in the body. Whereas protein powder counts towards your daily macronutrients. Both are important. Why Use Collagen Powder Collagen is the most abundant protein found in the human body, in fact, there are multiple types of collagen. It is a structural protein that allows your skin to have elasticity, muscles to have buoyancy, joints and connective tissues to have flexibility, hair to have strength. However, as you age the amount of collagen your body produces and has decreases. That is why collagen supplementation is key. You cannot get enough amino acids to make more collagen from the conventional ways of eating protein. This is because collagen resides in ligaments, skin, bones, cartilage, and tendons... which are not consumed regularly. Also, it’s unlikely that you will consume enough glycine, for example, for your body to synthesize new collagen on its own. When to use collagen or protein powder If you are looking to increase your protein intake, build muscle mass, you may want to add protein powders into smoothies or recipes to help you reach your macronutrient goals. However, if you are not in that boat, you may not need to supplement with all the amino acids to rebuild new muscle. If you want to improve your joints, muscle recovery, hair, skin, and nails... then collagen is your best bet. With a protein powder, you get all amino acids to reach protein needs. With collagen, you are supplementing what you've lost so that you can improve and enhance your longevity and feel good from the inside out. And yes... you can use both. Just be sure to manage how much protein you are taking in one day to not exceed your daily maximums. For more questions on your nutritional needs, please contact us at care@organika.com and we would be happy to guide your or put you in touch with an RHN.

In our last post, we highlighted how collagen goes beyond skin benefits, potentially enhancing nail health as well. But how exactly does collagen help nails from the inside out? Let’s dig into the science. Nails are primarily composed of keratin, a protein similar to those found in skin and hair. Collagen, rich in amino acids, supports keratin production, thus strengthening nail structure. Hydrolyzed collagen (HC), which has been broken down into smaller peptides for better absorption, is especially beneficial, as it quickly delivers essential nutrients to areas like nails, helping reinforce them from within. Recent studies show promising results for collagen’s impact on nails. A study found that specific bioactive collagen peptides helped improve nail growth and reduced brittleness (Hexsel et al., 2017). In another clinical trial, a supplement containing peptides, lipids, collagen, and hyaluronic acid led to a significant improvement in nail cracking, brittleness, and softness after just eight weeks (Yagoda & Gans, 2012). Additionally, a review found links between nail and bone health, noting that keratin in nails and collagen in bones share similar structural properties and undergo post-translational modifications (Saeedi et al., 2018). Organika’s Enhanced Collagen is the number one collagen in Canada, sourced from grass-fed bovine. If you are pescatarian, try Organika’s Marine Collagen a great source of Type 1 collagen sourced from Canadian Cod. Both are fantastic for the health of nails. Incorporating collagen into your daily routine could be a key step toward healthier nails. Whether you’re aiming to prevent brittle nails or want to maintain stronger, more resilient ones, collagen supplementation offers a promising solution. In our next post, we’ll share practical tips on how to add collagen to your wellness routine to boost your nail health. Stay tuned! References: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Beauty-from-within%3A-A-Review-of-the-Science-behind-Polonini-Dijkers/a80963398b517e711fa710862ccd632ab28bbb59 https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/A-Nutritional-Supplement-Formulated-with-Peptides%2C-Yagoda-Gans/051bae733e3a8b1790d05f93862ed4412b5cadeb https://elicit.com/notebook/2ad3d1c6-e02f-4e31-9c07-289739b0a66d#1801c5ffe160d403e07987fe083b1902