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Do I need to take collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It’s made naturally in the body. It’s also the protein that gets produced less as we age.In fact by the time we reach the age of 25, the amount of collagen our body produces starts to decline. Yikes!As a result, many are turning to supplementation. Do you need it? What is it good for? What Is Collagen? Collagen is naturally found in the body and is a protein with many functions. It’s the main component in your connective tissues, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and skin.Collagen can be thought of as the “glue” that helps hold the body together. It's responsible for keeping your skin firm and elastic, your joints strong and stable, and your digestive system healthy and working.It’s a hard-working protein that your body has a limited supply of.If you are thinking about taking collagen as a supplement, there are several benefits. 6 benefits to taking collagen 1. Supports Healthy Gut You may have heard that a healthy gut is the key to overall health. It’s true. Building a stronger intestinal lining, preventing its breakdown or weakening, and protecting it from unwanted bacteria is the goal. When the digestive tract is weakened, it can lead to pain and discomfort but also “leaky gut.” Leaky gut (where bacteria flow into the bloodstream from the gut) can cause fatigue, allergies, poor immunity, and more.Collagen can help. Loaded with the amino acid glutamine, it's been proven to be effective in preventing leaky gut and the subsequent chronic inflammation that can wreak havoc on the body.[1] 2. Improves Skin Quality Since collagen is the structure that helps with skin elasticity, it makes sense that as the body loses it, skin quality goes down. However, diet can help influence skin health. Diets high in sugar and processed carbohydrates cause our bodies to produce advanced glycated end products (AGEs), which reduce the density of collagen fibrils, leading to wrinkles and aging skin quality. Chronic sun exposure also further damages collagen fibers.To counteract that, consuming collagen peptides may help. Supplemental collagen has been shown to reduce the harmful UV-B induced skin damage to support superior skin quality.[2] Taking collagen supplements orally has been shown to increase skin elasticity, hydration and density of the skin.[3][4] Collagen supplementation is generally safe with no reported adverse events. [3] 3. Fights Joint Pain The building blocks of healthy joints come from your diet. These include key amino acids like proline, lysine, and glutamine, which support the natural production of collagen in the body. Recent studies show improvement in pain and physical function after supplementation with hydrolyzed collagen peptides.[5] Consuming enough quality protein and digestible collagen can really support the joints long-term. Chronic pain and arthritis are two of the most common reasons for patient visits to the doctor. The solutions often prescribed from those visits are ointments and drugs that help ease the pain, but do not address the root of the problem. The building blocks of healthy joints come from your diet. These include key amino acids like proline, lysine, and glutamine, which support the natural production of collagen in the body. Recent studies show improvement in pain and physical function after supplementation with hydrolyzed collagen (see Figure 1.0)[3]. Ensuring you eat enough quality protein or easily digestible supplemental collagen is fundamental to healthy joints in the long run. 4. Supports Weight Loss Collagen supports weight loss in a unique way. It’s not thermogenic or stimulant, like most weight loss supplements, but rather it impacts your satiety levels by naturally inhibiting the main hormone in the gut that triggers hunger [6]. What that means is that consuming collagen peptides can keep you from craving mid-afternoon sugar-laden snacks and unnecessary snacking. Adding collagen to your mid-morning coffee or mid-afternoon tea can be a great strategy to curb cravings and make it through to your next meal. 5. Improves Athletic Recovery If you’re active, training intensely, or always on-the-go, then your joints are likely suffering from some wear and tear. You will want to do some form of muscle recovery after high performance. It’s been found that taking collagen 1-hour before exercise or rehab activity increases the uptake of collagen into your joints, which accelerates recovery. [7] Unlike muscles, which can soak up nutrients for hours after activity, your joints suck up the surrounding water and nutrients within the hour after exercise, making the timing of your collagen intake crucial for supporting joints. Tip: Add a little vitamin C from lemon juice or a fruit snack to further increase absorption. 6. Supports Deep Sleep It seems more than ever; people are craving a restful sleep. Interestingly, studies have shown how collagen can help support the deep sleep your body longs for. Collagen contains the amino acid glycine. Glycine helps your body decompress and unwind, and is needed for quality sleep. Quality sleep helps to keep energy levels up, give your body strength to fight off viruses and infections, and thrive in your daily life. [8] I need to take collagen, how do I add it to my diet? The easiest and simplest way to consume collagen is through supplementation. In fact, that’s how many of the studies on collagen were done. For digestibility, hydrolyzed collagen peptides are a great solution.A high-quality collagen supplement, such as Organika’s Enhanced Collagen is ideal. Voted Canada’s #1 collagen powder, it’s made with bovine collagen and is beneficial for bones, joints, gut, hair, skin and nails.Check out the full Enhanced Collagen line up! There are many variations of collagen supplements, however, depending on what you prefer or your lifestyle, one may work better than another. You can get collagen in powder, capsule, and liquid form.You may enjoy adding collagen in powder form to your beverages or smoothies. You can even mix it into your yogurt or add it to baked goods.Maybe you prefer taking your collagen in liquid form, easily adding it to water or juice.Want to try collagen but you're vegetarian? We have a Vegetarian Collagen in easy to take capsules. The options are endless and the benefits are so worth diving into! Incorporate more collagen into your diet and feel the difference for yourself. References 1. Rao, R. Samak, G. Role of Glutamine in Protection of Intestinal Epithelial Tight Junctions/ J Eptihel Biol Pharmacol. 2012 Jan: 5(Suppl 1-M7):47-54. 2. Tanaka, M et al. Effects of Collagen Peptide Ingestion on UV-B-Induced Skin Damage. Biosci. Biotechnol. Biochem, 73 (4), 930–932, 2009. 3. Choi FD, Sung CT, Juhasz ML, Mesinkovsk NA. Oral Collagen Supplementation: A Systematic Review of Dermatological Applications. J Drugs Dermatol. 2019 Jan 1;18(1):9-16. 4. de Miranda RB, Weimer P, Rossi RC. Effects of hydrolyzed collagen supplementation on skin aging: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Dermatol. 2021 Dec;60(12):1449-1461. 5. Bello A, Oesser S. Collagen hydrolysate for the treatment of osteoarthritis and other joint disorders: a review of the literature. CMRO. Vol 22, 2006 – Iss 11. 6. Halden G, et al. Evidence for a Role of the Gut Hormone PYY in the Regulation of Intestinal Fatty Acid-binding Protein Transcripts in Differentiated Subpopulations of Intestinal Epithelial Cell Hybrids. J Biol Chemistry. Vol. 272, 1997. No. 19, Issue of May 9, pp. 12591–12600. 7. Hagarty, P et al. The effect of growth factors on both collagen synthesis and tensile strength of engineered human ligaments. Biomaterials 2012. doi:10.1016/j.biomaterials.2012.05.045. 8. Yamadera, W et al. Glycine ingestion improves subjective sleep quality in human volunteers, correlating with polysomnographic changes. Sleep & Biological Rhythms. Vol 5, Iss 2, April 2007, pg 126–131. Check out Organika®'s collection of collagen products   

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). An overview of the beneficial effects of hydrolysed collagen as a nutraceutical on skin properties: Scientific background and clinical studies. The Open Nutraceuticals Journal, 8(1), 29-42. Gillies, A., Lieber, R. (2011). Structure and function of the skeletal muscle extracellular matrix. Muscle Nerve, 44(3): 318-331. Wells, D. (2009). The post-workout protein puzzle: which protein packs the most punch? Strength and Conditioning Journal, 31(1): 27-30. Gauza-Wiodarczyk, M., Kubisz, L., Wiodarczyk, D. (2017). Amino acid composition in determination of collagen origin and assessment of physical factors effects. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 104(Pt A):987-991. Philips, S. (2011). The science of muscle hypertrophy: making dietary protein count. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 70(1): 100-103. Schoenfeld, BJ., Aragon, AA., Krieger, JW. (2013). The effect of protein timing on muscle strength and hypertrophy. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 10(53). Cho, S., Won, C., Chung, J., Lee, S., Lee, D., Kim, S., Lee M. (2006). Drink containing chlorophyll extracts improves signs of photoaging and increases type I procollagen in human skin in vivo. Annals of Dermatology, 13(4): 111-119.

L'été est synonyme de soleil, de peau éclatante et de rosée. Au milieu de l'hiver, la peau commence à montrer des signes de sécheresse et de ternissement, ce qui entraîne souvent des démangeaisons et des irritations. Après de nombreux essais et erreurs, j'ai mis au point mes meilleurs conseils pour une routine de beauté hivernale qui combat la peau sèche et terne. Votre peau n'a pas à souffrir d'un autre hiver rigoureux ! Hydratation Vous l'avez probablement déjà entendu à maintes reprises pour tout ce qui concerne la santé, mais l'eau est l'un des éléments les plus vitaux pour notre corps - jusqu'à chaque cellule individuelle. Une hydratation adéquate est essentielle, alors optez pour beaucoup d'eau pure tout au long de la journée. Réduisez également les tasses de café, de thé et d'alcool qui augmentent la déshydratation. Des graisses saines Augmenter votre consommation de graisses saines comme le saumon sauvage, l'avocat et l'huile de noix/avocat/olive extra vierge peut être une bonne idée à cette époque de l'année où notre peau et nos intestins ont besoin d'un peu plus d'amour. Je vous le suggère : Ajouter un demi-avocat aux ragoûts et aux chilis Un petit filet d'huile de noix pour réchauffer les salades de légumes-racines Submerger les volailles de saumon sauvage Compléments alimentaires Je ne suis pas un grand fan de la prise quotidienne d'une poignée de suppléments. Notre corps est suffisamment sage pour décomposer et absorber les nutriments appropriés provenant d'aliments entiers et non raffinés. Cependant, nous avons tous besoin d'un peu d'aide ici et là parfois, étant donné que notre société moderne est trop occupée pour nourrir notre corps avec de la bonne nourriture et du repos. Les capsules de biotine et de collagène BioCell d'Organika sont deux compléments essentiels que j'ai commencé à prendre plus tôt cet automne et qui ont donné vie à ma peau ! La biotine est connue pour jouer un rôle majeur dans la santé de la peau (et des cheveux et des ongles !). BioCell Collagen contient du collagène hydrolysé essentiel au renforcement de la peau, des cheveux, des ongles et des articulations. Si vous préférez la poudre de collagène, j'ai ici une recette super apaisante et réchauffante pour un thé chai latte au collagène crémeux. Humidificateur La baisse de la température exige que le chauffage soit allumé. Souvent, cela signifie que la chaleur des radiateurs et des appareils de chauffage intégrés est sèche. La chaleur sèche signifie une peau sèche. Pour lutter contre ce phénomène, j'aime garder ma chambre fraîche (ce qui permet aussi de passer une très bonne nuit de sommeil !) et augmenter l'humidité de l'air grâce à un humidificateur de bonne qualité. C'est un peu un investissement, mais il en vaut la peine à long terme. Des humidificateurs plus lourds Tout au long de l'été, je m'en tiens à des crèmes hydratantes super légères à base d'eau, mais à la fin de l'automne, j'opte pour des crèmes hydratantes plus lourdes, plus crémeuses et plus luxueuses, qui contiennent des ingrédients hydratants à base de plantes qui nourrissent la peau. Un conseil de pro : appliquez un sérum, puis une crème hydratante immédiatement après la douche pour emprisonner cette hydratation, bébé ! Pratiques d'auto-amour Enfin, et surtout, les pratiques d'amour-propre. J'enseigne quatre piliers de l'amour de soi, dont l'un est "prendre soin de son corps de manière holistique". Cela englobe les pratiques quotidiennes physiques, émotionnelles, spirituelles et mentales qui vous sont authentiques. Un rituel de relaxation à l'heure du coucher entre dans ces catégories. L'une des pièces les plus précieuses du puzzle est la création d'une petite routine de relaxation qui installe votre corps en préparation d'une bonne nuit de sommeil. Elle permet à votre corps de se reposer et de se réparer efficacement tout au long de la nuit - ce qui contribue grandement à la santé de la peau. Quelques exemples : Thé mélange camomille, mélisse et passiflore Journalisme Étirement léger Méditer Lecture légère Éteindre son téléphone une heure avant le coucher Essayez-les et visez 7 à 9 heures de sommeil de beauté ! Et voilà, mes amours : mon guide définitif pour prévenir, traiter et apaiser les peaux sèches et ternes afin que vous soyez beau et que vous vous sentiez bien à l'intérieur comme à l'extérieur. Et s'il vous plaît, amusez-vous avec ces petits conseils et astuces et imprégnez-les de votre propre touche. Essayez de les utiliser comme des lignes directrices souples qui vous inspirent à être authentiquement et rayonnamment VOUS, par opposition à des règles rigides. Et surtout, amusez-vous bien avec le processus !