{"id":247779,"date":"2020-10-17T14:40:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-17T12:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/?p=247779"},"modified":"2025-08-07T07:39:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T05:39:20","slug":"how-to-choose-the-best-collagen-for-healthy-skin-and-joints","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-collagen-for-healthy-skin-and-joints\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Best Collagen For Healthy Skin And Joints?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-collagen-for-healthy-skin-and-joints\/#What_is_collagen\" title=\"What is collagen?\">What is collagen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-collagen-for-healthy-skin-and-joints\/#How_did_collagen_get_to_us\" title=\"How did collagen get to us?\">How did collagen get to us?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Collagen <\/strong>is becoming more and more popular and you are surely interested in whether it is an <strong>exaggerated hype<\/strong> or a<strong> breakthrough in skin and body care.<\/strong> Did you know that it is also important for <strong>muscles, bones, and heart activity?<\/strong> <strong>The level of collagen decreases<\/strong> naturally<strong> with age<\/strong> and it is advisable to start using it before you are surprised by the first wrinkles. The market for products enriched with collagen is expanding, so we have prepared an article for you about <strong>collagen, its types, benefits, and methods<\/strong> of supplementation. Learn how to find a <strong>suitable source of collagen<\/strong> and thus at least partially <strong>avert the aging process.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_collagen\"><\/span>What is collagen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Few people have probably never heard of collagen and its <strong>importance to joints<\/strong> or <strong>skin. <\/strong>However, starting from the very beginning, collagen is an <strong>insoluble protein<\/strong> that is one of <strong>the most abundant proteins among animals.<\/strong> You may be surprised to learn that collagen accounts for about <strong>30% of the body\u2019s protein<\/strong> and is found in <strong>various tissues,<\/strong> such as <strong>tendons<\/strong> or <strong>bones<\/strong>. Like other proteins, collagen is made up of <strong>amino acids,<\/strong> namely <strong>glycine, proline, hydroxyproline and arginine.<\/strong> There are more than <strong>16 types of collagen,<\/strong> but the vast majority, more precisely <strong>80 \u2013 90% of collagen<\/strong>in the body is <strong>type I, II and III.<\/strong> <span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[1] [2]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all collagens are the same, so we present you the <strong>types of major collagen molecules<\/strong> with the <strong>tissues<\/strong> in which they are present <span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[1] [3] [4]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>TYPE OF COLLAGEN<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>REPRESENTATION IN TISSUES<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">I<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">skin, bones, tendons, dentin, ligaments, interstitial tissues (connective tissue between cellular elements)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">II<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">cartilage, vitreous humor (&#8220;gelatinous&#8221; mass in the eye)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">III<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">skin, muscles, blood vessels<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">V<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">cell culture, fetal tissues<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">VI<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">most interstitial tissues<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">IX<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">cartilage, glassy humor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">IV<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">all basement membranes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to support collagen production?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we have already mentioned, <strong>collagen is a protein,<\/strong> so <strong>amino acids<\/strong> are needed for its formation. The body makes collagen from <strong>procollagen<\/strong>, which is created from <strong>glycine and proline.<\/strong> <strong>Sufficient amino acid intake<\/strong> is therefore required to promote collagen production. Their ideal source is <strong>high-quality protein<\/strong> from the diet or in form of a <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/protein\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ek-link\">nutritional supplement<\/a>. When it comes to diet, the best sources are <strong>meat, dairy products, and legumes.<\/strong>Whether you choose a diet or a protein shake, you will not only support muscle building, but you will also supplement the <strong>\u201cbuilding material\u201d<\/strong> for collagen. <span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[6]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you considering taking high quality protein, but don\u2019t have enough information about t<strong>he best sources of protein?<\/strong> You will find everything you need in our article \u2013 <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/high-quality-protein-how-to-find-out-which-source-of-protein-is-the-best-quality-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">High-quality protein \u2013 how to find out which source of protein is the best?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/co-je-kolagen-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"what is collagen\" class=\"wp-image-183341\" style=\"width:843px;height:562px\" title=\"what is collagen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/co-je-kolagen-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/co-je-kolagen-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/co-je-kolagen-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/co-je-kolagen-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are <strong>2 amino acids<\/strong> which are important for the production of procollagen \u2013 <strong>proline and glycine.<\/strong> You can perfectly supplement <strong>proline<\/strong> by consuming <strong>egg yolks, soy, dairy products, asparagus,<\/strong> or <strong>cabbage.<\/strong> <strong>Glycine<\/strong> can be found in <strong>pork and chicken skin,<\/strong> but of course also in foods containing<strong> protein.<\/strong> In addition, the following are also useful for collagen formation&nbsp;<span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[6] [8] [9] [10]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aloe vera- <\/strong>is a well-known, popular, and effective <strong>way to treat wounds.<\/strong> Whether <strong>locally<\/strong> in form of a <strong>gel<\/strong> or <strong>orally<\/strong>, aloe vera helps with <strong>skin injuries<\/strong> precisely by <strong>supporting the production of collagen.<\/strong> It is used to <strong>relieve rashes<\/strong> or on <strong>sunburned skin.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Antioxidants-<\/strong> are components of other active substances for the care of the right level of collagen, but they also deserve a separate mention. Not all support the <strong>production of collagen,<\/strong> but they contribute to the <strong>function of collagen<\/strong> in the human body. <strong>Exceptional sources<\/strong> of antioxidants include <strong>green tea, coffee, blueberries, and cinnamon.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anthocyanins- <\/strong>you can find them in <strong>cherries, raspberries,<\/strong> or <strong>blueberries.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coriander-<\/strong> contains two components, thanks to which it deserves to be in this category \u2013 <strong>vitamin C and linolenic acid.<\/strong> Linolenic acid is a <strong>fatty acid<\/strong> containing <strong>antioxidants<\/strong>. These are effective in fighting<strong> free radicals <\/strong>that <strong>break down healthy skin cells.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/hyaluronic-acid-forte-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Hyaluronic acid<\/a>\u2013 <\/strong>is one of the most common supplements for the support of <strong>healthy skin<\/strong>, because increasing its level affects the <strong>amount of collagen<\/strong>. In addition to nutritional supplements, you can also take it<strong> from your diet<\/strong> and find it in <strong>root vegetables<\/strong> or <strong>beans.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Copper- <\/strong>higher amounts of this mineral are found in<strong> offal, lentils, cashews, <\/strong>or <strong>sesame.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seaweed- <\/strong>is effective in <strong>protecting the skin<\/strong> and its <strong>elasticity from oxidation,<\/strong> which causes much of the <strong>skin damage.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/vitamin-c-1000-mg-gym-beam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Vitamin C<\/a>\u2013<\/strong> is present in the production of <strong>procollagen<\/strong> and its excellent sources are <strong>citrus, strawberries, peppers, and broccoli.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/beta-carotene-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Vitamin A<\/a>\u2013<\/strong> in<strong> plant foods<\/strong> can be found in the form of <strong>beta-carotene,<\/strong> but it is also found in <strong>animal foods.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/ginseng-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Ginseng<\/a>\u2013<\/strong> is known in traditional medicine but is also the subject of modern research. It showed that ginseng can <strong>increase the level of collagen in <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tvorba-kolag\u00e9nu-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"production of collagen\" class=\"wp-image-183315\" style=\"width:843px;height:562px\" title=\"production of collagen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tvorba-kolag\u00e9nu-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tvorba-kolag\u00e9nu-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tvorba-kolag\u00e9nu-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tvorba-kolag\u00e9nu.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you hear about<strong> hyaluronic acid<\/strong> from all sides, but don\u2019t have enough information about its effectiveness? Everything you need to know can be found in the article <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/hyaluronic-acid-is-it-really-effective-for-your-joints-and-skin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hyaluronic acid \u2013 is it really effective for your joints and skin?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"style\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link data-no-optimize=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n    <h2>\n        You might be interested in these products:    <\/h2>\n\n    <div data-app=\"recommended\" data-products=\"8059,41077,29715,53749,46066,5250,41038,34225\" ><\/div>\n\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\"><\/script>\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Negative factors affecting collagen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Collagen levels change during life<\/strong> due to several factors. These factors<strong> impair collagen synthesis<\/strong> or <strong>accelerate<\/strong> its <strong>degradation<\/strong>. These include <span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[5] [6] [7]<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Age <\/strong>\u2013 collagen levels naturally decrease with age.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Excessive stress<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Smoking<\/strong> \u2013 leads to wrinkles and also reduces wound healing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vitamin deficiency<\/strong> \u2013 such as <strong>vitamin C.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Excessive sugar intake<\/strong> \u2013 excess sugar in the diet affects the ability of collagen to repair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Excessive exposure to the sun<\/strong> \u2013<strong> ultraviolet radiation<\/strong> can lead to a reduction in collagen production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Autoimmune diseases<\/strong> \u2013 such as <strong>lupus<\/strong> \u2013 can cause collagen damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"744\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tvorba-kolag\u00e9nu-v-tele-1124x744.jpg\" alt=\"collagen formation in our body\" class=\"wp-image-183302\" style=\"width:843px;height:558px\" title=\"collagen formation in our body\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tvorba-kolag\u00e9nu-v-tele-1124x744.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tvorba-kolag\u00e9nu-v-tele-400x265.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tvorba-kolag\u00e9nu-v-tele-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tvorba-kolag\u00e9nu-v-tele.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_collagen_get_to_us\"><\/span>How did collagen get to us?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We introduced collagen, its natural sources and the factors that negatively affect it. The market offers a wide range of supplements containing collagen in various forms. In this chapter, you will learn <strong>when to start taking it<\/strong> and <strong>what to look out for when choosing collagen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It is interesting to follow the <strong>development of the collagen supplement market,<\/strong> because despite the fact that <strong>women in China<\/strong> have <strong>known it for centuries,<\/strong> Western civilization is lagging behind. More precisely, it has lagged behind, but the interest in collagen is currently rising astronomically. The boom occurred <strong>in the 1980s<\/strong> in the USA, when collagen was part of<strong> expensive injections<\/strong> designed to <strong>fill lips and soften facial contours.<\/strong> Almost 40 years have passed, and the <strong>forms of collagen<\/strong> and its <strong>availability<\/strong> have also changed. Today it is part of various <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/collagen-creamer-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">drinks<\/a>, <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/collagen-beauty-shot-beastpink.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shots<\/a>, <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/joint-support-articular-drink-390-g-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mixtures<\/a>, <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/colla-pink-beastpink.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">supplements for women<\/a>, but also as a separate <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/hydrolyzed-collagen-runcollg-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">powder<\/a>. The demand for collagen is growing, so is it good to <strong>know the best sources<\/strong> of this protein, or rather the source of youth? <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#ff6600\">[11]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"897\" height=\"1124\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/aky-kolagen-uzivat-897x1124.jpg\" alt=\"what collagen to choose\" class=\"wp-image-183237\" style=\"width:673px;height:843px\" title=\"what collagen to choose\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/aky-kolagen-uzivat-897x1124.jpg 897w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/aky-kolagen-uzivat-319x400.jpg 319w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/aky-kolagen-uzivat-1226x1536.jpg 1226w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/aky-kolagen-uzivat-1635x2048.jpg 1635w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/aky-kolagen-uzivat-scaled.jpg 2044w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 897px) 100vw, 897px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of collagen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Collagen is part <\/strong>of several tissues, you can find it not only in the <strong>skin and cartilage<\/strong> but also in <strong>blood vessels, bones,<\/strong> or<strong> ligaments.<\/strong> There are therefore several reasons to consider collagen supplementation <span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[7] [12]<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Collagen slows down skin aging<\/strong> \u2013 collagen improves the overall <strong>appearance and health of the skin<\/strong> due to its <strong>moisturization and reduction of wrinkles.<\/strong> The slowing of collagen-induced <strong>skin aging<\/strong> has been demonstrated in<strong> several studies.<\/strong> Collagen has also been linked to the prevention of acne and other skin problems, although it has not yet been scientifically proven.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Supports the functioning of joints <\/strong>\u2013 human joints are protected thanks to healthy <strong>cartilage<\/strong>, which is&nbsp;<strong>supported by collagen.<\/strong> Nutritional supplements can be a source of collagen to supplement its levels <strong>declining with age.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protects bone health <\/strong>\u2013<strong> collagen <\/strong>is one of the important <strong>components of bones<\/strong> and helps <strong>maintain their strength.<\/strong> Bones weaken and get thinner with age, leading to the development of problems including osteoporosis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It supports muscle growth <\/strong>\u2013 muscles are also tissue, part of which is collagen, more precisely it is <strong>1 \u2013 10%<\/strong> and muscles need it to <strong>function properly<\/strong>. There is even scientific evidence of an increase in muscle mass due to collagen supplementation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Significance for the heart and cardiovascular system<\/strong> \u2013 according to a certain study, collagen is important for promoting heart health. It has contributed to a significant <strong>reduction in arterial stiffness<\/strong> and a <strong>reduction in LDL cholesterol.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Support for the functioning of <strong>muscles, bones, cartilage,<\/strong> or the <strong>heart<\/strong> thanks to collagen supplementation has been the subject of scientific studies. Despite the promising results,<strong> further research is needed <\/strong>to <strong>fully validate<\/strong> some of the benefits of collagen. Although some of the benefits mentioned<strong>are not supported by research,<\/strong> the<strong> effect of collagen<\/strong> on firm <strong>nails, hair, good digestion<\/strong> or <strong>mood and anxiety<\/strong> are also mentioned. Collagen is very popular today and we may soon see other and better-founded benefits of its use. <span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[12]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"1124\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kolag\u00e9n-a-jeho-\u00fa\u010dinky-1124x1124.jpg\" alt=\"collagen and its effects\" class=\"wp-image-183328\" style=\"width:843px;height:843px\" title=\"collagen and its effects\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kolag\u00e9n-a-jeho-\u00fa\u010dinky-1124x1124.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kolag\u00e9n-a-jeho-\u00fa\u010dinky-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kolag\u00e9n-a-jeho-\u00fa\u010dinky-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kolag\u00e9n-a-jeho-\u00fa\u010dinky-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kolag\u00e9n-a-jeho-\u00fa\u010dinky-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to choose the best collagen?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It would be most ideal if we could get enough collagen from our diet. However, the truth is that a fast lifestyle often does not allow us to pay more attention to the components of the diet <strong>for targeted collagen intake.<\/strong> Nutritional supplements are therefore a <strong>practical and affordable source,<\/strong> and they often contain other useful substances. Here are <strong>some important tips<\/strong> to help you<strong> choose the right collagen supplement.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collagen and vitamin C<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As we have already mentioned in the article,<strong> vitamin C<\/strong> is important for<strong> collagen production.<\/strong> In the process of collagen production, vitamin C is in the position of <strong>antioxidant<\/strong>, which can support the<strong> formation of fibroblasts<\/strong> and <strong>regulate collagen synthesis.<\/strong> It is important in the process of <strong>collagen and elastin<\/strong> synthesis, thanks to which the skin has a <strong>youthful appearance.<\/strong> The key moment during collagen formation occurs after the formation of <strong>procollagen<\/strong>. It must go through a <strong>process of hydroxylation,<\/strong> which will then allow the next step \u2013 <strong>glycosylation,<\/strong> in which collagen gets a <strong>functional structure.<\/strong> Yes, you get it right. <strong>Without the presence of vitamin C,<\/strong> <strong>there will be no hydroxylation and thus no collagen will be formed.<\/strong> Therefore, when choosing a collagen supplement, try to check <strong>whether it also contains vitamin C.<\/strong> <span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[13] [14]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"1124\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ktory-kolagen-je-najlepsi-749x1124.jpg\" alt=\"How to choose the best collagen?\" class=\"wp-image-183289\" style=\"width:562px;height:843px\" title=\"What type of collagen is the best?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ktory-kolagen-je-najlepsi-749x1124.jpg 749w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ktory-kolagen-je-najlepsi-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ktory-kolagen-je-najlepsi.jpg 889w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What source of collagen in supplements is best?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Collagen-containing nutritional supplements are made from<strong> animal sources, <\/strong>such as <strong>marine animals<\/strong> or <strong>cattle<\/strong>. For this reason, <strong>organic farming<\/strong> is the best choice. <strong>Heavy metals<\/strong> or <strong>pesticides<\/strong> are less likely to occur with <strong>organic sources.<\/strong> It is therefore certainly better to take collagen obtained from cattle that have been <strong>fed with grass<\/strong> and had <strong>suitable living conditions.<\/strong> Is <strong>collagen from cattle or marine animals better? <\/strong>This is a common question, so it would be good to know in what they differ. The <strong>bovine&nbsp;<\/strong>one contains&nbsp;<strong>type&nbsp;I. and III. of collagen<\/strong>, this is one of the differences. <strong>Type&nbsp;III.<\/strong> is found in the <strong>intestines<\/strong> and is needed to <strong>repair their lining.<\/strong> In addition, it is <strong>cheaper than the \u201cmarine\u201d one.<\/strong> <strong>Bovine collagen<\/strong> is therefore more useful for<strong> people with intestinal problems<\/strong>. <strong>Marine collagen<\/strong> contains <strong>only type I.<\/strong> and also <strong>smaller particles,<\/strong> which is advantageous for <strong>digestion and better absorption.<\/strong> This type is therefore suitable for people who have no problem paying some extra money and are also looking for<strong> faster results.<\/strong> <span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[15] [18]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"1124\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ktory-kolagen-je-najlepsi-749x1124.jpg\" alt=\"What type of collagen is the best?\" class=\"wp-image-183289\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" title=\"What type of collagen is the best?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ktory-kolagen-je-najlepsi-749x1124.jpg 749w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ktory-kolagen-je-najlepsi-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ktory-kolagen-je-najlepsi.jpg 889w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What type of collagen to choose?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the <strong>source, form, price<\/strong> and other parameters, the choice of collagen also relates to the <strong>purpose<\/strong>. Depending on whether you are interested in <strong>supporting joints and cartilage<\/strong> or<strong> improving skin condition.<\/strong> There are 3 types of collagen that are <strong>dominant in the human body<\/strong> <strong>\u2013 type I, II and III.<\/strong> <strong>The first type<\/strong> is suitable for improving <strong>skin health.<\/strong> <strong>The second type<\/strong> represents <strong>50% of the protein in the cartilage<\/strong> and is therefore ideal for <strong>supporting joints and cartilage.<\/strong> <strong>The third type<\/strong> of collagen is <strong>abundant in children\u2019s skin<\/strong>, so it is no coincidence that children have such delicate skin. This type of collagen is <strong>naturally replaced by the first type<\/strong> during life. It is important for human <strong>skin, nails, and hair. <\/strong><span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[16]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you are looking for a <strong>joint<\/strong> supplement \u2013 focus on<strong> II. type of collagen<\/strong> if you want to support the quality of your <strong>skin<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>type I. of collagen<\/strong>. For <strong>ideal skin health,<\/strong> the product should contain <strong>90% type I. and some part type III.<\/strong> We have mentioned it several times, but the market offers a wide range of products of various <strong>quality, form, content <\/strong>and, last but not least, <strong>other components.<\/strong> When choosing, keep in mind that many supplements are <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/colla-pink-beastpink.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">complex<\/a>. You will often find <strong>minerals and vitamins<\/strong> in them, which is also not to be ignored. Therefore, be sure to check the composition, which will best tell you <strong>how much collagen you will take<\/strong> in the product dose. The rest is up to you, a <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/collagen-beauty-shot-beastpink.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shot<\/a>, a <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/joint-support-articular-drink-390-g-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">drink<\/a> or an <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/collagen-creamer-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RTD drink<\/a>. Alternatively, try different variants and <strong>find your favorite.<\/strong> <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#ff6600\">[16]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why hydrolyzed collagen?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply put, hydrolyzed collagen <strong>has undergone hydrolysis.<\/strong> It is a process in which collagen fibers have been <strong>cleaved into small chains of amino acids<\/strong>\u2013 <strong>collagen peptides.<\/strong> <strong>Enzymes and high-pressure steam<\/strong> were used for this purpose. <strong>Native collagen<\/strong> molecules are too big for absorption in the human body, so they hydrolyze. This form is unique because <strong>collagen peptides are smaller,<\/strong> allowing <strong>usable doses<\/strong> to be delivered<strong> to the body.<\/strong> It is scientifically based that it is the form of the peptides that is <strong>absorbed into the blood.<\/strong> Most importantly, however, they<strong> pass into<\/strong> a layer of skin called the <strong>dermis<\/strong> under the skin (epidermis). It is dermis that is responsible for the<strong> elasticity and strength of the skin.<\/strong> Collagen peptides enter this layer, where they <strong>trigger the formation of collagen in the skin.<\/strong> Not all collagen supplements contain a <strong>hydrolyzed form of collagen<\/strong>&nbsp;and <strong>may not even contain collagen.<\/strong> Instead, you will find <strong>proline, hydroxyproline and glycine.<\/strong> The mentioned amino acids are only <strong>50% of the amino acid content<\/strong> for the structure of collagen, you need <strong>18 amino acids<\/strong> per collagen molecule, and in the right <strong>amount and ratio<\/strong>. Hydrolyzed collagen directly contains the complete amino acid sequence. It is therefore logical to prefer a source of collagen in which the necessary components will not be missing. <span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[16] [19]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/hydrolyzovan\u00fd-kolagen-1124x750.jpg\" alt=\"hydrolyzed collagen\" class=\"wp-image-183354\" style=\"width:843px;height:563px\" title=\"hydrolyzed collagen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/hydrolyzovan\u00fd-kolagen-1124x750.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/hydrolyzovan\u00fd-kolagen-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/hydrolyzovan\u00fd-kolagen-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/hydrolyzovan\u00fd-kolagen-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to start taking collagen supplements?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, we came to a question that seems to interest many people. There is no universal answer to this because <strong>collagen loss<\/strong> is influenced not only by <strong>age<\/strong> but also by <strong>lifestyle<\/strong> or <strong>genetics<\/strong>. Its loss can be accelerated by <strong>smoking, poor diet, lack of sleep<\/strong> or <strong>excessive sugar consumption.<\/strong> The<strong> decline in collagen<\/strong> <strong>begins in the \u201ctwenties\u201d<\/strong> and decreases <strong>by about 1% each year.<\/strong> Collagen supplementation is <strong>preventive<\/strong>, so it is <strong>better to start before<\/strong>unwanted wrinkles appear on your face. It is never too early to promote your health. <span style=\"color:#ff6600\" class=\"tadv-color\">[17]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"843\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kedy-u\u017e\u00edva\u0165-kolag\u00e9n-1124x843.jpg\" alt=\"When to start taking collagen supplements?\" class=\"wp-image-183276\" style=\"width:843px;height:632px\" title=\"When to start taking collagen supplements?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kedy-u\u017e\u00edva\u0165-kolag\u00e9n-1124x843.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kedy-u\u017e\u00edva\u0165-kolag\u00e9n-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kedy-u\u017e\u00edva\u0165-kolag\u00e9n-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/kedy-u\u017e\u00edva\u0165-kolag\u00e9n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Collagen<\/strong> is a protein important not only for<strong> healthy skin and joints.<\/strong> Its production <strong>decreases with age,<\/strong> so collagen supplementation is useful for maintaining <strong>healthy and supple skin.<\/strong> Today, it is available in a wide range of products, so it is useful to know its<strong> importance, the best sources and the negative factors<\/strong> <strong>that affect it.<\/strong> We believe that you learned<strong> everything you need to know about collagen<\/strong> in the article, because in this case, <strong>the sooner the better.<\/strong> Do you want <strong>your friends to know about collagen and its importance?<\/strong> Feel free to<strong> support the article by sharing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/collagen\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"category-button\">\n\t<span class=\"label\">\n\t\tCollagen\t<\/span>\n\t<svg class=\"icon-cart\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#icon-cart\"><\/use>\n\t<\/svg>\n<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/joint-supplements\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"category-button\">\n\t<span class=\"label\">\n\t\tJoint Supplements\t<\/span>\n\t<svg class=\"icon-cart\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#icon-cart\"><\/use>\n\t<\/svg>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Collagen is one of the leading supplements for the care of healthy skin and joints. 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