Qu'est-ce que le collagène marin ?

Even though collagen seems like a household name these days, many people are still unsure if they should take collagen, or what it can do for them. There are many questions you still have about collagen before it's time to pick up your first bottle, so we want to clear that up! To help you decide if collagen is for you, we’re answering the top 10 things you need to know about collagen: 1. What is collagen? Collagen is a protein, and is what makes up a lot of what is found in our hair, skin and nails. It is referred to as the “glue” that holds our body together. As we get older, however, we're unable to produce the necessary collagen to prevent the signs of aging. This is why many people will supplement with it. 2. Are there negative side effects of taking collagen? For most people, there are no side effects of taking collagen. Most people find that adding collagen to their routine has positive outcomes for their digestive health, hair, skin and nails. However, in rare instances, some people have noticed small breakouts, or light digestive distress when adding collagen to their diet. There has been no definitive correlation between collagen and these issues. 3. How long does it take to see results from taking collagen? There are a few factors that matter here: how long you take it, and what your lifestyle is already like. Generally it can take up to four months to truly see the benefits of collagen in your body. If you are eating a poor diet that lacks the nutrients your body needs to produce its own collagen, and start taking a maximum dose each day, then you may see the effects quite quickly. However if you eat quite healthy and add in about 1 serving per day (approximately 10g), it may take a few more weeks to see the extra glow. 4. Do I need to take collagen every day? It is suggested that you consume around 1 tbsp. of collagen everyday. If you are looking for more therapeutic benefits taking 2-3 tbsps. each day will provide more nourishing, and possibly faster acting effects.  As our collagen production starts to reduce with age, taking it regularly will be beneficial for more long-term health effects. 5. Should I take collagen on an empty stomach? Our best suggestion to taking collagen: take it whenever, and however it works best for you! Many people will add it to their morning cup of coffee, while others like it in a pre-bed elixir to help promote a more restful sleep. While some people swear by taking it at a specific time each day, there is no evidence to show that timing matters. So take it whenever works for you!  6. Are there different types of collagen? Yes! You can learn more about the types of collagen here. But we’ll give you the Cole's Notes version now: There are many types of collagen in your body (articles cite anywhere from 15-27 different types of collagen). However, there are three types that are of most importance in our body: Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3. Pretty easy to remember, right? Type 1 collagen is what helps our hair, skin and nails, and can be found in Organika’s Enhanced Collagen, Marine Collagen and Salmon Collagen. Type 2 collagen is found in Organika’s Chicken Bone Broth and BioCell Collagen supplements, and supports joint health. People living with joint issues, like osteoarthritis may find relief from using supplements rich in Type 2 collagen.  Type 3 collagen is usually found alongside Type 1 collagen in your body and is an important component of our bone marrow. This is available in Organika's Enhanced Collagen line.   7. Can I make collagen on my own? Your body naturally produces collagen using Vitamin C, and the amino acids, glycine, proline and lysine. This means that yes, if you are eating a primarily plant-based diet, you can still produce the collagen necessary to keep your skin glowing and your hair flowing. However, it is important to remember that our collagen production decreases as we age. That’s likely because our body can’t breakdown and absorb the proper nutrients to create it (like these amino acids and Vitamin C). So including a collagen supplement, or a plant-based booster is helpful! 8. Is collagen just a powder? Collagen can come in various forms, but you’ll usually see it in a powder or capsule form. For example, our Marine Collagen and Enhanced Collagen line are powders that can be added to smoothies, baking, or your morning coffee/tea. Our Plant-Based Collagen Booster is also a powder, however it’s best to use that in cold liquids to ensure you keep the integrity of the vitamins. On the other hand, you can also use Organika’s BioCell Collagen or Salmon Collagen, which both come in capsule form. 9. Can I take different types of collagen at the same time? You can! In fact, Organika even sells a product that includes all three types of collagen in one convenient powder called Full Spectrum Collagen. 10. Can I add hydrolyzed collagen to hot foods or liquids? The process of hydrolyzation means that the collagen has been broken down into a smaller molecule that is better absorbed by your body. Heating the collagen does not degrade the nutrient profile, as it is already broken down to its smallest molecule.

Dans la norme quotidienne actuelle, il est malheureusement bien trop facile de se laisser prendre dans le cycle de la mobilité permanente. Tout comme nos cafés du matin, nous cherchons souvent en dehors de chez nous le remède de beauté idéal. Nous ressentons le besoin de prendre des rendez-vous (que nous nous empressons souvent d'aller et de venir) afin d'obtenir cette dose de beauté temporaire dont nous avons tous besoin de temps en temps. Mais si je vous disais que certains des meilleurs soins de beauté à long terme se trouvent à l'intérieur de votre propre maison ? Essayez ces 10 conseils et astuces de beauté à domicile pour vraiment faire ressortir le VOUS en bea(you)tiful : 1. Prenez du temps pour vous et votre café Qu'il s'agisse de se lever un peu plus tôt ou de sauter le défilement matinal dans les médias sociaux, les matins précipités sont stressants et drainent non seulement vos émotions, mais aussi votre beauté en général. 2. Méditez Je suis sûr que nous en avons tous entendu parler et que nous connaissons les excuses typiques des personnes qui dissuadent de le faire. Il n'est pas nécessaire d'être spirituel, ni professionnel, ni de consacrer trop de temps à sa journée pour le faire. Il suffit de se donner du temps pour respirer. La respiration augmente le flux d'oxygène dans votre corps, qui à son tour rajeunit votre peau, ralentissant le processus de vieillissement. 3. Commencez votre journée avec de l'eau chaude au citron La vie nous a donné des citrons, alors pourquoi ne pas utiliser toutes leurs vitamines ? Cette combinaison aide à reconstituer et à équilibrer les cellules de notre peau, la laissant plus ferme et plus tendue. C'est essentiellement la meilleure façon d'obtenir une peau repulpée et rajeunie et un éclat de santé ! 4. Investissez dans une taie d'oreiller en soie Oui, vous le méritez ! Combiné à une tasse de Serenity d'Organika, non seulement votre corps vous remerciera pour cette expérience de sommeil 5 étoiles, mais vous trouverez aussi que vos cheveux sont moins crépus et votre peau plus lisse. Grâce à sa texture lisse, la soie n'absorbe pas l'humidité de votre peau, la laissant plus hydratée (& rendant votre sérum du soir plus efficace). 5. Ne sous-estimez pas le pouvoir de la camomille Non seulement il permet de passer un agréable moment de calme avant de se coucher, mais il fonctionne aussi comme un grand dégonfleur ! Placez quelques sachets de thé humides au réfrigérateur pendant la nuit et appliquez-les sur vos yeux le matin pour apaiser les bouffissures. 6. Pratiquez la posture Saviez-vous que la façon dont vous vous tenez peut en fait vous faire paraître plus belle ? Une bonne posture aide à garder nos articulations alignées, ce qui réduit les douleurs et la fatigue, et allonge également notre apparence. Bien que ce soit plus facile à dire qu'à faire, il existe de nombreuses séances d'entraînement rapide et facile à suivre chez soi, en ligne ! 7. Massages du cuir chevelu Nous avons beaucoup travaillé en une journée, le moins que nous puissions faire est de leur montrer un peu d'amour en retour. Cela peut se faire en étant coincé dans les embouteillages ou en attendant votre bière du matin. Un petit peu ira loin et je vous promets que vos cheveux vous remercieront en centimètres pour l'augmentation de la circulation et du flux sanguin que vous leur donnez. 8. Souriez ! Traitez-moi de ringard, mais votre sourire sera toujours votre plus bel atout. Je ne suis pas ici pour vous dire de prendre le train en marche et de vous procurer un de ces outils de blanchiment à la lumière bleue. Mais je vous recommande de montrer davantage votre sourire. S'il est vrai qu'un sourire plus blanc peut améliorer votre apparence, ajouter une cuillère à café de poudre de charbon actif avec de l'eau jusqu'à ce qu'elle se transforme en pâte et se brosser les dents pendant quelques minutes avant de reprendre votre routine habituelle fera l'affaire. Maintenant, vous pouvez montrer ces blancs nacrés ! :) 9. Débranchez Il est facile de se laisser prendre dans le cycle qui consiste à toujours être en ligne, mais le mieux que vous puissiez faire est de penser à votre temps d'écran avant de vous coucher. Accordez-vous au moins 30 minutes de temps libre avant de vous coucher. Ensuite, le meilleur conseil est d'investir dans une paire de lunettes à verres bleus. 10. Pratiquez la positivité Enfin, et ce n'est pas le moins important, mon conseil de beauté préféré de tous les temps - le PP ultime : Pratiquez la Positivité ! Aussi bête que cela puisse paraître, se tenir devant le miroir et s'apprécier aura un impact plus fort sur vous que votre rendez-vous de 10 heures pour un soin du visage. Je vous le promets. Je vous souhaite à tous un beau et sain séjour à la maison !

Ever heard of ingestible beauty? We’ve all heard the adage “beauty comes from the inside”, and science agrees. Despite how much beauty companies want us to believe otherwise, having smooth, glowing skin and strong hair and nails is much more a product of optimal internal health than it is a result of the hair products, cleansers or moisturizers we use. Our hair, nails and skin can be viewed as an external expression of our internal health; if our insides aren’t happy – if our hormones are unbalanced, our immune system is struggling, our digestive system is not working well, or our nervous system overwhelmed - it often shows up on the surface, as brittle nails, dry fragile hair, or skin that is dry, congested or uneven. The cells that make up our hair, nails and skin divide very rapidly, which is why we need to trim our nails and get hair cuts, and why we can heal small cuts and abrasions quickly or shave every day without causing damage. However, to facilitate this rapid division, the cells require a high level of fuel and nutrients to make healthy new cells. So if you are deficient in a particular nutrient it will often show up in your hair, nails and skin first. The most important nutrients for these tissues are water, healthy fats and the protein collagen, which all work to keep your skin hydrated, vital, strong and smooth. The lymphatic system: your body's housekeeper Another key component of keeping your skin, hair and nails healthy, strong and clear is your lymphatic system. It’s a system of vessels that circulates lymph fluid, a clear, water-like substance that picks up waste products and toxins and filters them so they can be removed from the tissues and eliminated from the body in the urine via the kidneys. The only catch to the lymphatic system’s function is that you need to be moving; the lymphatic vessels rely on the contraction of nearby muscles to pump the lymph fluid to where it needs to go. So if you’re not moving, neither is your lymph fluid, and therefore waste products and toxins are accumulating in your tissues and causing cellular dysfunction, that can also start showing up as skin issues. As you start to move around, your muscles contract, the lymph fluid starts moving and the tissues get flushed out, clearing the congestion. Sweating also flushes out toxins and waste products from the skin, clears out pores and the sweat itself has a gentle antimicrobial action on the skin, so it can decrease risk of infection. So the more exercise and the more sweating, the better! Eat well, stay hydrated, keep moving! So you want to have healthy, glowing skin, and strong, resilient hair and nails? Make sure you’re getting enough water – aim for 2-3 L per day. Remember to include healthy fats at every meal – avocados, coconut milk/oil, olive oil, nuts, and seeds are all great sources. Make sure you’re getting enough protein and collagen – good quality, well-sourced meat is a great dietary source of collagen, and you can also use a collagen supplement or use a plant-based collagen booster to ensure adequate intake. Chlorophyll supplementation has also been shown to promote the body’s natural production of collagen, as well as decreasing facial wrinkles and improving the skin’s elasticity. And if that wasn’t enough, taking chlorophyll internally can also help to protect AND repair your skin from UV radiation (sun) damage! Last, but definitely not least, make sure you’re getting lots of heart-pumping, sweat-inducing exercise! At least 30 minutes a day is ideal, but more is better! Just make sure to rinse off after to clear away all the toxins and bacteria in the sweat, and you’ll be glowing in no time. References Sibilla, S., Godfrey, M., Brewer, S., Budh-Raja, A., & Genovese, L. (2015). 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