This post was sponsored by Dr. Josh Axe and Multi-Collagen Protein. The review is based on my honest opinion of the collagen supplement. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
I am busy. How about you?
Chances are good that answer is YES!
And while I work hard to eat a healthful diet filled with the clean eating foods that nourish the body and help me maintain a healthy body weight, I know sometimes I don’t get all the nutrients I need.
So when the folks at Dr. Josh Axe offered to send a sample of Multi-Collagen Protein, a dietary supplement, I was on board.
What is collagen and why does it matter?
Collagen is a protein that works as a building block within the body. It plays a key role in everything from circulation to muscles to bones to hair. In fact, collagen is now being incorporated into wound dressings to help support and speed injury healing [1].
The substance is also a key component in skin–and it’s part of what can keep our skin looking younger, longer. In fact, the breakdown of collagen contributes to the development of wrinkles.
One of the most surprising things I learned about collagen is that the body produces less of it as we age. That makes maintaining collagen production important for supporting muscles, bone, and skin as Mother Nature takes her toll.
We can support collagen production and consumption by eating foods like bone broth, wild salmon, dark green veggies, beans, vitamin C-rich foods, and prunes. However, it’s not always easy to work the right foods, in the right amounts, into a busy lifestyle.
What do you need to know about using collagen supplements?
Multi-Collagen from Dr. Axe contains five types of collagen, each of which plays a different role in supporting the body. Some of the collagen is even sourced from chicken bone broth, so if you’re not a bone broth fan, a supplement like this may be a good alternative for you. From what I understand, the different collagen types deliver a fuller matrix of the substance than supplements formed from one source alone.
As a bonus, this collagen supplement delivers 7 grams of protein per serving, an important building block for maintaining a healthy weight. Multi-Collagen also contains no carbs, sugars, colors, or preservatives, so I’m guilt-free when it comes to incorporating it into my healthy lifestyle.
This supplement contains eggs and fish, so if you have allergies be sure to check the full collagen details at the Dr. Axe store.
How can you work a collagen supplement into your crazy life?
It’s easy to mix one scoop into smoothie recipes like Banana Split Workout Protein Smoothie or add it into plain, nonfat Greek yogurt topped with fresh berries. The powder is virtually tasteless so you can still enjoy it with your favorite recipes. The Dr. Axe website also mentions it can be mixed with coffee or soup, and while I haven’t tried that yet, I plan to soon. Multi-Collagen can be dissolved in hot or cold liquids, making it a good choice no matter the time of year or your personal tastes.
The best thing about this supplement is that it’s so hassle-free to work into my daily routine. And we can all agree that the most effective health and wellness habits are the ones that we can do without even thinking about them.
If you’re interested in trying a collagen supplement, you can find Multi-Collagen Protein at the Dr. Axe store.
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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Dr. Axe – Food Is Medicine. The opinions and text are all mine.
