Best Collagen For Women Over 50: Benefits Of The Supplement

Aging gracefully. Something that I am always trying to do. While there is no magic solution to turn back the hands of time, there are some things that we can do to make the hands move a little slower. Keeping the collagen levels up in my body is one way that I slow down the hands of time. It’s now known that our bodies start losing collagen when we are in our 30s. That collagen is so important to keep up as we age.

Let’s face it. We can only eat so many nutrient-dense foods in a day, and we may not be able to get all of the collagen we need from our diets every day. Collagen is one of the easiest things to supplement in our diets. So today I am sharing my favorite collagen supplements and a few others that are highly recommended for women over 50.

So, here’s to reducing the signs of aging and more benefits with just a scoop or two of supplements every day.

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Best Collagen For Women Over 50

Yes, our body’s collagen naturally starts to dwindle in our 30s. I know that I wasn’t aware of that in my 30s, but now that I am aware of all of the benefits, a collagen supplement is part of my morning routine. Supplementing collagen is probably one of the easiest things I do to support my midlife health. Taking collagen regularly is something I started in my mid 50s. When I had face fillers done for the first time, the injector stressed how important it was for me to take collagen.

After that appointment I went home and did a little research. There are several things that collagen can do for women, and there are different types of collagen. So I will be breaking some of that down so that you can choose the right collagen supplement for your needs and tastebuds.

What Does Collagen Do For Women Over 50

Just like any supplement, there is always ongoing research about the benefits of collagen supplements and its possible side effects. However, over the years, here are four areas of the body that medical authorities have seen upsides for women who take collagen supplements regularly.

Collagen supplements provide key amino acids, they promote collagen sythesis in the body, and also work to offset naturally occuring collagen loss.

Three things that you want to look for in the collagen that you use is :

• diverse amino acid profile
• hydrolized collagen
• it includes Type I and III

Here are the areas of the body where studies have concluded collagen supplements can improve functions.

May improve joint health

For ladies with osteoarthritis in their knees, collagen might act as a mild pain reliever and improve joint function. Just note that studies have shown that it can take 3-5 months of daily supplementation to see this possible effect.

May strengthen bones

Bone density is always an issue for women as we age. Keeping our bones and muscles healthy is so important. Some studies have shown that taking collagen powder supplements can help slow the aging process, and that includes the process that makes our bones more brittle and less dense.

May benefit Skin, hair, and nails

Skin hydration and improved skin elasticity are one of the most common benefits of collagen supplementation in studies. It may also help with fine lines and wrinkles. Hydrated skin is happy skin.

Hair growth is also another area that many women notice a difference when they take daily collagen supplementation. Their hair may be thicker and better coverage of their scalp.

Stronger, healthier nails are another area many women see improvements when taking collagen.

May aid in digestion

One amino acid that can be in collagen supplements that helps with digestion is glycine. Glycine is known to help with GI inflammation and aiding in digestion. So if you have digestion issues you will want to look and see if this is inlcuded in the collagen you choose to use.

How Much Collagen Should A Woman Over 50 Take

Most studies show that women can safely take 2.5 to 15 grams of collagen a day. You can easily find the amount of collagen in your supplement on the label so check to see the specifics.

Usually the recommended dosage comes out to one or two scoops of collagen powder per day. You can easily put the powder into smoothies, shakes, or your morning cup of tea or coffee. Most collagen powders are available in unflavored forms so you don’t even know it is in your beverage of choice.

What Are The Best Collagen Supplements For Women Over 50

There are many different collagen supplements to choose from. I have tried several and keep a few in rotation. I find what works best for me is an unflavored powder. Note that collagen supplements are either bovine(cow) or marine collagen.

Note: You may want to talk with your healthcare provider before adding any new supplements to your daily routine.

Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides

Vital Proteins collagen peptides are easy to find, easy to use, and pretty much flavorless. It contains types I and III collagen, which are good for skin and joints. Each serving size (3 Tablespoons) contains 20 grams of collagen (18 grams of protein), 100% of the daily value of Vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid.

My favorite way to use this collagen powder is to mix it into my morning hot tea. I don’t notice any difference in the taste of my tea and it dissolves completely.

One thing that is nice about this brand is that you can get it in individual serving packets so that you never have to miss a dose if you are traveling or on the go.

Micro Ingredients Multi Collagen Peptides

Micro Ingredients multi collagen peptides are a full spectrum hydrolyzed powder. It is the ultimate anti-aging complex, containing 11 grams of pasture raised collagen peptides per serving.

It is an unflavored mixture of types I, II, III, V, and X collagen. And it also contains Vitamin C and hyaluronic acid. The formula is created with hydroyzed collagen so that your body can efficiently absorb its benefits and nourish your hair, skin, nails, and joints. Another thing that I like about this brand is that all of their supplements are sent out for 3rd party testing to ensure that the product is safe, pure and potent.

It is easy to use. Again, my preferred way to use this is in my morning cup of hot tea. It does not have any taste so you could also easily put it into your morning smoothie or shake. This formula also comes in individual packets so you can easily take it along on your travels.

BulletProof Vanilla Collagen Peptides Powder with MCT Oil

Bulletproof is a brand you are familiar with if you eat a keto-friendly diet. MCT oil is an oil that I use regularly. It is a fat that the body does not store and you are able to convert it into energy. So I had to try the Bulletproof collagen peptides.

I like to keep a tub of the vanilla on hand to add into smoothies for an extra boost of protein and get the added benefit of the MCT oil. With each serving of this collagen powder you get 20 grams of collagen and 18 grams of protein.

Great Lakes Collagen Peptides

Great Lakes collagen peptides were the first collagen peptides that I ever used. My general practitioner recommended this brand to me several years ago when I had leaky gut syndrome. She wanted me to use it as part of that healing process.

This brand has been around for about 100 years, so they must be doing something right. They created the first cold water-soluble collagen peptide in 2009. This fast-dissolving collagen peptide contains 20g of graff-fed collagen peptides per serving.

One thing about this brand of collagen peptides is that they offer several flavors. So if you don’t like to add the supplement to your hot tea or coffee, they are ones you want to explore. A friend of mine likes to mix her collagen in with Greek yogurt so she likes the chocolate flavor for that afternoon snack.

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Thanks so much for stopping by. So are you ready to add some collagen into your daily routine? Let me know if it is for anti-aging benefits or if you are adding it for another reason. It’s such an easy thing to supplement and I am so glad I was encouraged to add it to my daily routine.

Another thing that I also incorporate into my daily routine is protein powder. Again, we can only eat so much food every day, and it can be difficult to get in all of the protein our bodies need to run efficiently and stay strong. You can read more about how and why I incorporate protein powder into my daily routine.

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