Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides as a daily supplement

I started taking vital proteins collagen peptides probably around 2018.  I seem to remember that the peptides were recommended as part of the Whole 30 philosophy, which we loosely still follow as a diet.  At that time, I had been struggling with joint pain for several years already, even taking a prescription pain medication to alleviate a diagnosis of osteoarthritis.  In my research, I learned that collagen supports healthy hair, skin, nails, bones and joints.  In addition, as a vitamin, collagen peptides included 100% of the daily recommended value of vitamin c.  Another bonus, collagen peptides also include 80 mg of hyaluronic acid to support skin hydration and elasticity.  Not to mention, the inclusion of many essential amino acids.

You can add the powdered formula to most anything.  I usually add two scoops in my coffee each morning, it completely dissolves and is tasteless.  I don’t even think about it once it has been added.  I have seen people who add it to smoothies, add it into homemade salad dressings, and even baked goods.  I think if I did not add it to coffee, I would add it to a smoothie each day or take a gummy.  If for some reason, you would prefer a method other than powder to consume your collagen, Vital Proteins also offers gummies, capsules and collagen water as well.

When we traveled to Dallas, Texas for a week in June, I inadvertently left my collagen peptides behind. Along with sleeping on a different mattress than home, my joint pain was notable all week.  I tried to pinpoint what it could be and quickly realized I hadn’t taken the peptides with me.  I won’t make that mistake when we travel to Greece in October!  Vital Proteins makes it easy with single serve packets that are pre-measured to the correct daily dose.

Why do we need to supplement collagen?  There are many different types of collagen, three types of which are most commonly found in supplements.  We get these types of collagen by consuming bone-infused foods such as cartilage right off the bone, eating bone-in fish, organ meats or drinking bone broth.  In today’s modern diet, we don’t eat many of the collagen rich parts of meat, or we may enjoy a plant based diet.  So taking a supplement is a good way to get the benefits of collagen that we need. Natural collagen production in our bodies starts to slow down around age 25, with a gradual decrease continuing as we age.  In our thirties, we may start to notice sagging skin, wrinkles, brittle nails and thinning hair, add due, in part, to loss of collagen in our bodies.  Collagen adds firmness and elasticity to skin.

In addition, our bodies are struggling with loss of collagen in our tendons, organs and bones as well. Loss of collagen can add to our recovery time after workouts. This is why getting the right amount and types of collagen can decrease joint paint as we age.  All three types of necessary collagen are found in Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides. 

The best price I have found on collagen peptides is through subscribe and save with Amazon.  Other than that, Wal-Mart by far has the best prices overall on the variety of products I am recommending.  You can shop the Wal-Mart prices here:  Wal-Mart Vital Proteins Products

Or, if you have an Amazon Prime account, you can create a subscribe and save to get the 1.2 pound pack for only $35.99.  Just click on “Subscribe and Save discount” under the regular price.  I’ve added a link here for your convenience.

Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder, Promotes Hair, Nail, Skin, Bone and Joint Health, Unflavored 19.3 OZ

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I take a lot of supplements everyday, along with a few prescription medications.  Collagen is one that I know to be effective and I also know that I don’t want to go without it.  What a simple and easy way to get necessary ingredients that we need in our diets each day.  My skin, hair, nails and especially my joints are so much better because I use Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides.  Add this one thing to your daily routine – you won’t regret it!

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