It seems we can't go a week without hearing about a new supplement that will change everything from your skin to your libido to your life. Those who regularly read about skin care or gut health supplements have probably been hearing more and more about collagen lately. While some of the claims behind this wonder supplement are a little shaky, there are still some great reasons that it belongs in your morning coffee or smoothie. A few of the top reasons to add this to your daily routine:

1. Collagen provides a protein boost that can keep you full till lunch.

Do you find yourself falling prey to midmorning snacking? Often, if we are at the office or out and about, our only options are sugary, fatty, highly processed foods. Collagen is pure protein, so it provides nutrition and satiety without adding a bunch of stuff that you don't want. The result is better control of what you eat, which can help you stick to the diet that keeps you slim and radiant.

2. Collagen supports healthy skin.

Collagen is the substance in our body that keeps your skin smooth and firm. While taking a supplement can't directly add collagen to the places we want it -- digestion just doesn't work that way -- the amino acids in a collagen supplement provide the building blocks we need. Our bodies use those to create their own collagen, which leaves skin looking younger and more lush.

A double-blind, placebo-controlled study investigating the anti-aging properties of collagen  found that 2.5–5g of collagen hydrolysate ingested by women aged 35–55 once a day for 8 weeks significantly improved skin elasticity, moisture, water loss (dryness) and roughness, plus the women experienced little to no side effects. (1) These promising findings make a collagen supplement one of the best natural anti-aging skin care ingredients available.

3. Collagen supports healthy joints.

While research in other areas is still developing, we've learned a lot of good things about what collagen can do for your joints. In one study, people who took a supplement daily said that they had less joint pain and were more flexible. Less pain makes it that much easier to get out and get the exercise you need, even on cold or damp days. That exercise, in turn, keeps you energetic and fit.

4. Collagen supports gut health.

Researchers continue to find strong connections between good gastrointestinal health and healthy skin. People who have good gut health are less likely to develop the fine lines, bags and puffiness that can often show up on our skin as we age. There is a lot of evidence that collagen makes your digestive system stronger, which means better health all around.

According to Dr. Josh Axe, DNM, DC, CNS, is a certified doctor of natural medicine:

The biggest digestive benefit of consuming more collagen is that it helps form connective tissue and therefore “seals and heals” the protective lining of the gastrointestinal tract. Today, we know that many illnesses can actually be traced back to inflammation or irritation stemming from an unhealthy gut. Poor gut health — including changes in the gut microbiome and permeability in the gut lining — allows particles to pass into the bloodstream where they can kick off an inflammatory cascade (hence the name leaky gut syndrome).

5. A collagen supplement habit is easy to stick to.

It can be hard to keep up with regimens that involve taking pills throughout the day or remembering to hydrate chia seeds before bed every night. Supplementing with collagen, by contrast, just involves stirring a tablespoon or two into any hot or cold drink. Collagen is flavorless and blends seamlessly into drinks and food that range from coffee to smoothies to yogurt to water. Having one healthy habit that you stick to easily makes it that much more likely you'll pick up other ones, too.

By adding a collagen supplement to your daily routine, you can begin seeing results within just a few weeks. Research some options today to learn more about the ways that collagen can provide healthier skin and a healthier you.

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