What is collagen and why is it good for? Benefits for beauty and health

14. 02. 2025

Collagen is a key protein in our body, but its production naturally decreases with age. What are the benefits of collagen supplementation? Which type of collagen is best for the skin and which is best for the joints? And how to recognize a quality collagen supplement? In this article, you'll find out everything you need to know about collagen so you can reap its full benefits.

• What is collagen and what is it good for?
• What are the benefits of collagen?
• Types of collagen
• What type of collagen is best?
• How to choose a collagen supplement?
• Conclusion

What is collagen and what is it good for?

Collagen makes up approximately 30% of all proteins in the body and is an essential building block of many tissues: it is found in tendons, ligaments, skin and muscles. It makes bones strong and joints healthy, as well as skin supple and hair and nails strong. In short, collagen provides the body with internal support and contributes to overall vitality. 

However, as we age, its natural production decreases, which is reflected, for example, in the loss of skin elasticity, weakening of joints or brittle hair and nails. Regular collagen supplementation can slow this process and help maintain the health of these tissues, which lose strength and elasticity with age.

What are the benefits of collagen? 

From youthful skin to strong bones to healthy digestion, collagen brings a range of beauty and health benefits.

Let's take a closer look at the main benefits of collagen:

• Skin, hair and nail care: collagen helps to hydrate the skin and maintain its elasticity, helps to slow down the skin ageing process, thereby reducing the formation of wrinkles, and strengthens the structure of hair and nails, making them more resistant and faster growing.
• Joint, bone and muscle support: Collagen benefits joints, bones and muscles - keeping joints healthy and flexible and strengthening joint tissue. It also helps to increase bone density and strength, which can prevent osteoporosis and bone loss 🦴. It also supplies muscles with essential building blocks so they recover more efficiently after physical exertion.
• Cardiovascular health: Collagen plays an important role in maintaining the strength and elasticity of blood vessels, which promotes good blood flow and thus a healthy heart ❤️. It can also reduce the risk of fat build-up in the blood vessels, which helps prevent atherosclerosis (artery disease).
• Improved digestion and metabolism: collagen helps the proper function of the intestinal mucosa, which facilitates digestion and supports overall metabolism. In addition, by affecting satiety, it can be a useful aid in weight management and weight loss

 

Types of collagen

There are approximately 28 different types of collagen in the human body, each with a different structure. The different types of collagen differ in the way the molecules are arranged, the cellular components added and where they are found in the body.

Collagen types I to V are most commonly found in the body. These basic types of collagen complement each other and together ensure the proper functioning of the body, including its resistance.

Type of collagen	Occurrence in the body
Type I (the most common, making up approximately 90% of the collagen in the body)	skin, bones, tendons, ligaments, teeth
Type II	mainly in cartilage
Type III	muscles, arteries, organs
Type IV	the main component of the basement membrane (separates different tissue layers)
Type V	some skin layers, hair, placenta, cornea of the eye, vascular lining

 

What type of collagen is best?

Choosing the best type of collagen depends on what you specifically want to improve about your body.

• For the health of skin, hair and nails, type I or type III collagen is suitable, as it improves hydration, strength and elasticity.
• Type II collagen is ideal for joints and cartilage, as it promotes their elasticity and strength.
• Blends of collagen types I, II and III are best suited for overall recovery, as they strengthen multiple areas simultaneously.

Therefore, collagen supplements that combine multiple types of collagen and provide comprehensive support are a suitable solution.

 

How to choose a collagen supplement?

If you're looking for the right collagen supplement for you, focus on a few key factors:

• Look to see if the product contains "bio-active" and "low molecular weight" collagen, which is better absorbed by the body due to smaller peptides.
• Check for other important added ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, vitamin C or
• See if the product uses quality and pure ingredients. Collagen from verified sources, such as marine fish 🐟 or free-range animals, is suitable - the purity of the ingredients is essential for the effectiveness of the supplement.
• Avoid collagen supplements with artificial colours or preservatives.

You can choose from several variants of collagen drinks 🥤:

• Collagen drink with hyaluronic acid
• Raspberry collagen drink with hyaluronic acid
• 3 + 1 mint and lemon flavour pack

And our shaker will definitely come in handy, with which you can prepare your collagen drink in no time.

Conclusion

Collagen is an important protein that forms the basic building block of many tissues in the body and supports overall health and vitality. As we age, collagen production naturally declines, which can lead to loss of skin elasticity, weakened joints and brittle hair and nails. Collagen supplements slow this process and provide a range of benefits for skin, hair, nails, joints, blood vessels, heart and digestion.

There are five basic types of collagen, which differ in their function in different parts of the body. 🔎 When choosing a quality collagen, look for bio-active and low-molecular-weight forms that are well absorbed, and look for added substances such as hyaluronic acid, vitamin C or zinc, which enhance the effect of collagen.

  

Author: Hemnia

 

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