Moringa with added Collagen - Health Benefits

Moringa Capsules with added Collagen is a product which combines all the benefits of Moringa with the benefits of Collagen. Collagen is the “glue” that holds your body together. It makes up about one-third of the protein in your body, research shows. Your body produces less collagen starting in your thirties and forties. Collagen peptides added to your diet may serve to replace what your body begins to lack as you age, and support your overall health.

Collagen’s main role is to provide structure, strength and support throughout your body.

Collagen’s specific roles include:

• Helping fibroblasts to form in your dermis (middle skin layer), which helps new cells grow.
• Playing a role in replacing dead skin cells.
• Providing a protective covering for organs.
• Giving structure, strength and elasticity to your skin.
• Helping your blood to clot.

Collagen Is an Easy-to-Digest Source of Protein

Your body works hard to digest protein from sources like chicken or beef, and some people may find that they deal with digestive symptoms like burping or stomach pain after a meal, explains Lachman. But collagen supplements are hydrolyzed, meaning the collagen is broken down, a process that makes it easier for your body to digest. Collagen supplements may potentially be a more comfortable way to get protein into your diet, she says. The process of hydrolyzing also allows collagen peptides to dissolve in water, which makes it relatively simple to use them in everyday foods (like water or smoothies).

Collagen Helps Smooth Wrinkles and Boost Elasticity in Skin

Skin health is the most well-researched benefit of taking collagen. In a January 2019 review in the Journal of Drugs and Dermatology, researchers analyzed 11 randomized, placebo-controlled studies of more than 800 patients who took up to 10 grams (g) per day of collagen with the goal of improving skin health. The results? The supplements were shown to improve skin elasticity, help it better hold onto moisture, and rev the density of collagen fibers within skin. 

Collagen May Help Lessen Joint Aches and Pains

Joint pain can make it difficult to exercise, which can knock you off the path toward your goals. Taking a collagen supplement may help you get back on track. There is some evidence that collagen can be great for supporting connective tissues and improving joint pain after exercise. For instance, one study published in January 2017 in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism found that athletes with knee pain who took 5 g of collagen peptides daily for 12 weeks had less joint pain during exercise compared with a placebo group. Oral collagen may support cartilage repair and may also have an anti-inflammatory effect.

Oral Supplements May Promote Gut Health

In inflammatory digestive conditions, such as irritable bowel disease (IBD), there is a “gut healing” theory about collagen. Some research finds that collagen levels are decreased in patients with these conditions. By taking collagen, you would help correct a deficiency.

Collagen May Be Useful in Joint Disease

A study published in June 2016 in the Eurasian Journal of Medicine found that patients with knee osteoarthritis who took acetaminophen along with collagen reduced joint pain during walking and had quality of life superior to those on the medication alone. That said, research is mixed and hasn’t come to a firm conclusion. Lachman says your best bet is to purchase a supplement that contains various sources of animal collagen for the widest range of benefits.

These findings suggest that taking collagen supplements long-term may help increase bone mineral density in people in post-menopause, who are at a greater risk of developing osteopenia and osteoporosis.

What’s more, one review article concluded that taking oral collagen supplements reduced participants’ symptoms related to osteoarthritis, including stiffness.

Collagen supplements may provide other health benefits as well, such as improving body composition in certain populations when combined with resistance training. 

Other Health Benefits

Collagen supplements may have other health benefits as well: 

• Hair and nails. Taking collagen may increase the strength of your nails by preventing brittleness. Additionally, it may help your hair and nails grow longer 
• Gut health. Although no scientific evidence supports this claim, some health practitioners assert that collagen supplements can treat leaky gut syndrome, also called intestinal permeability.
• Brain health. No studies have examined the role of collagen supplements in brain health, but some people claim that they improve mood and reduce anxiety symptoms.
• Weight loss. Proponents believe that collagen supplements may promote weight loss and faster metabolism.