Do you know the tell tale signs of collagen deficiency? 

Have you looked in the mirror recently and seen droopy jowls

Are you suffering with a sagging neckline? 

Is your hair thinning and drying out?

Are your nails starting to get brittle?

If so, this could be a warning sign that you are collagen deficient.

From the age of 30 onwards, we start to lose 1% collagen every year. That’s bad because collagen is the glue that holds our bodies together. Without it, literally, our bodies start to fall apart. 

What exactly is collagen?

Collagen is a type of protein found in our muscles and bones, blood vessels, organs, tendons and ligaments as well as our intestinal lining and of course the skin. 

How do I know if I am collagen deficient?

There’s not a simple blood test that you can take to confirm that you are collagen deficient. But the warning signs are easy to spot. 

The slow down in collagen re-production can start from your mid to late 20s with deficiency showing up in different ways for different people. 

Below are some of the most common signs to be aware of:

• Loss of skin elasticity and volume
• More pronounced wrinkles and lines
• Aching and stiff joints and tendons
• Loss of flexibility
• Reduction in muscle mass
• Thinner intestinal lining resulting in digestive issues

What causes collagen deficiency?

Besides the ageing process, the other key reason why people become collagen deficient is down to a poor diet. 

To make collagen the body needs amino acids, abundantly found in protein rich food sources including meat, beans and dairy products. The body repurposes amino acids and turns them back into collagen. During that process, the body uses vitamins and minerals, in particular vitamin C, zinc and copper. The problem is that as we age, our bodies may no longer absorb nutrients as effectively as they did when we were younger or synthesize them as efficiently. When that happens, your options are to change your diet or take a collagen supplement. If you're interested in finding out more about the Top 10 Foods To Boost Collagen Naturally check out our BLOG.

But the trouble with taking collagen supplements is that they are not all created equal. Some collagen drinks may be missing the key ingredients required to be effective. So before you waste your money on a product that just won’t deliver the results you’re looking for, why not try Reverse Life Marine Collagen with 10,000 mg? It packs a punch! Containing skin-loving ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C, it’s the best way to reverse the ageing process and call time on collagen deficiency. 

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