Why We Don’t Recommend Taking COllagen Supplements

Now I know a lot of people take collagen supplements, but the reality is…a lot of those supplements have side effects. The most common ones are calcium overproduction, allergic reactions, and joint pain. 

NOTE: If you have allergic reactions to seafood or meat products, be very careful when taking any kind of collagen supplement.

If you want to boost your collagen intake, you can enjoy it the natural way through:

• Aloe Vera: Simple apply directly to the skin in pure form. You see, aloe vera is used in healing and soothing wounds because it naturally increases collagen.

• Foods rich in Vitamin C: Vitamin C is critical for the synthesis of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in the body, but it decreases as we age. Eating foods rich in vitamin C and amino acids can increase the levels of hyaluronic acid and collagen in the body as both are important for skin (oranges, red peppers, kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and strawberries).

• Ginseng: The antioxidants that are released into your bloodstream when you take a ginseng supplement or drink tea that contains ginseng can protect healthy cells and contribute to glowing skin.

• Cilantro: It contains Vitamin C (boosts collagen production) and Linolenic Acid, which is a powerful anti-aging component that fights free radicals in your bloodstream and promotes healthy skin cells.

As much as we all want elastic, youthful skin - we know that beauty isn’t skin deep and here at Honey Holistic Health we get to the root cause. By boosting collagen naturally it not only improves our appearance, but the rest of our health.