COLLAGEN 101
The new school of thought on beauty is all about ingestibles, and a radiant complexion is far from the only benefit.
Collagen, as the most abundant protein in the human body, is the structural framework of your skin. It’s also essential to the strength of plenty of other components of the body too, like bones, muscles, joints and tendons. While collagen exists in the body naturally, like a lot of things, the rate of production of this protein slows significantly with age. There’s a decline at around 25 to 30 years of age, which shows up in skin, hair and nails. Things like sun exposure, diet and pollution all affect the rate of collagen production, too. The result can be fine lines, brittle nails, thinning hair and a general reduction in skin plumpness and radiance. Because beauty starts from the inside, supplementation, via a highperformance marine collagen, can help.
HOW IT WORKS
Marine collagen, the most bioavailable and therefore rapidly absorbed form of collagen supplementation, revives healthy skin function by getting nutrients to it, fast. Replenishing your collagen levels helps boost the building blocks that maintain skin, hair and nails.
THE MAJOR BENEFITS
Research shows that when taken daily, marine collagen combats signs of ageing by plumping fine lines and improving skin elasticity, firmness, moisture and hydration. It also boosts hair and nail health, encouraging growth and promoting shine. Because it’s protein you’re ingesting, supplementing with marine collagen can also help curb sugar and carb cravings.
THE PERFECT FORMULA
Vida Glow’s Marine Collagen is a natural, hydrolysed collagen peptide powder sustainably derived from the scales of wild ocean fish. The scales are hydrolysed (to increase bioavailability and enhance absorption) through a chemicalfree process in France, and the powder is made in Australia under rigorous quality standards. The original formula is flavourless, but there are also blueberry, mango, pineapple, peach, cranberry and lime, and mocha versions.