Healthy joints are so important, especially as we age! Whether you’re on your feet all day or have a work out regime, activities like these can greatly impact our joints. Everyone is unique, but there are some things we all can do to improve the health of our joints. For instance, having a proper post-workout routine consisting of stretches and mobility exercises can have amazing benefits for our joints and bones.

Another great way we can help support our joint health is by taking collagen supplements. By adding a collagen supplement to your daily routine, you can support your body’s collagen needs.

What is Collagen?

Collagen is the abundant protein in our bodies responsible for healthy joints, skin elasticity, stronger nails, and shiny hair. After the age of 25, collagen production starts to slow, resulting in fine lines, wrinkles, achy joints, brittle nails, and thinning hair. 

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In an ideal world, we would fulfill all of our nutritional needs through whole foods. When we cannot, or when it is difficult, supplementation can help. Supplementing with Type II collagen specifically can have many benefits for your joint health. Adding a collagen supplement to your diet can help support several aspects of your body, including your joints!

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The Indigo Marine Collagen Difference

Indigo Marine Collagen is a higher-quality collagen, which means higher quality-results. Our marine collagen absorbs quicker than bovine collagen, and our wild-caught marine collagen is sustainably sourced. Indigo Collagen has been tested to have Type I, Type II, Type III, and Type IV collagen, which means you can get a multi-collagen from one source!

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Farm Raised vs. Wild-caught Collagen

We source our marine collagen from wild-caught fish from the North Atlantic. Our marine collagen powder is fished in the wild, processed in our facility, and packaged by our team, allowing us to ensure strict quality controls and produce a product that meets our values and expectations for excellence.

Benefits of Collagen for your joints

Staying active is one of the best ways to stay healthy but exercise can be a stressor on parts of our anatomy- in particular, joints and bones. When we push ourselves too hard or don’t help our body recover, lasting damage can occur. Indigo Marine Collagen has the essential proteins your body needs to support healthy joints, limit joint pain and boost your active lifestyle.

Type II collagen is one of the primary proteins in cartilage, which is found in our joints. These are areas of the body prone to wear and tear. As we mentioned before, the amount of collagen your body produces decreases after the age of 25. Therefore, your risk of injury, developing a joint disorder or arthritis increases. 

Some studies have shown that taking collagen supplements may improve the symptoms of osteoarthritis and reduce overall joint pain. The combination of amino acids in collagen supplements stimulate the synthesis of collagen in cartilage and other tissues. A study found that hydrolyzed collagen has a positive therapeutic effect on osteoporosis and osteoarthritis with a potential increase in bone mineral density, a protective effect on articular cartilage and in the symptomatic relief of pain.

Collagen can support your joint comfort, flexibility and mobility. Just add 1 scoop of Indigo to your post-workout shake or your morning coffee daily to start seeing these benefits.

“I am not easily impressed. Let's just get that on the record...My chiropractor suggested marine collagen specifically to address the joints. After 3 weeks of Indigo Collagen I noticed everything improved. Skeptical, I kept observing and really, my skin has more elasticity, my nails are strong, my hair thicker and less deep aches in my neck and low back. I highly recommend this product. It is so much more than a health craze. I am grateful for the benefits.” - Myan S.

Sources

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/collagen-benefits#2.-Helps-relieve-joint-pain