Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, making up 30% of the body’s overall protein and 70-80% of the protein found in the skin. The word collagen comes from the Greek word kolla, which means glue. Collagen can be thought of as the glue that holds the body together and it plays an essential role in providing both structure and flexibility to the skin. The skin loses around 1% of its collagen per year from our mid-20s, leading to a decrease in firmness and elasticity, and the development of wrinkles.

There are 28 different types of collagen but 80-90% of collagen in the human body are types 1, 2 and 3. The skin is made up primarily of type 1 collagen, but type 3 is needed to support type 1. Verisol®, the patented ingredient in Optimized Collagen™, contains both type 1 and type 3 collagen.

Because Optimized Collagen™ includes type 1 and type 3 collagen it is particularly beneficial for the skin, but it also provides support for joints, ligaments and bone marrow.^†

Collagen is primarily found in animal skin, bones and tendons. Sources include bovine (cow), porcine (pig), fish, chicken and egg, which all yield different types and quality of collagen. In our product we use bovine because it is rich in high quality type 1 and 3 collagen, making it ideal for skin. It also includes the amino acid proline, which is protective against sun damage. Bovine collagen is also well researched and found to be safe and effective.

Certain foods are high in collagen, such as bone broth, gelatin, fatty fish (especially the skin and bones) and eggs, but the difference between these dietary sources and a supplement like Optimized Collagen™ (containing Verisol®) is that the collagen in food has not been through the patented hydrolysis process necessary to create the specific peptides that stimulate collagen synthesis in the skin. So while it is possible to get collagen from your diet, this product provides collagen in the correct form to target fibroblasts, and it provides a consistent daily dose that is convenient and easy to take.

These are the clinical studies that have been conducted on Verisol®:

-Oral supplementation of specific collagen peptides has beneficial effects on human skin physiology: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study. 2014 (Kiel, Germany). Subjects were women aged 35-55

- Oral supplementation of specific collagen peptides has beneficial effects on human skin physiology: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study. 2014 (Kiel, Germany). Subjects were women aged 35-55

- Oral intake of specific bioactive collagen peptides reduces skin wrinkles and increases dermal matrix synthesis. 2014 (Kiel, Germany). Subjects were women aged 45-65.

- Dietary supplementation with specific collagen peptides has a body mass index-dependent beneficial effect on cellulite morphology. 2015 (Kiel, Germany and Sao Paulo, Brazil). Subjects were women aged 24-50 with moderate cellulite.

- Oral supplementation with specific bioactive collagen peptides improves nail growth and reduces symptoms of brittle nails. 2017 (Porto Alegre, Brazil). There were 25 female participants.

Optimized Collagen™ is a powder which comes with a small 2.5g scoop. The daily dose is one scoop, which you mix with your drink of choice (which can be warm or cold). You can also add it to food, as long as there is some liquid for the powder to dissolve (yogurt and smoothies are ideal).

The collagen powder is unflavored and odorless. If you add it to water you might detect a tiny difference in taste, but it’s very subtle.

If you take the recommended one scoop (2.5g) per day there will be 60 servings, or 60 days’ worth in each tub.

Yes, both men and women need collagen in the same way, and Optimized Collagen™ is recommended for anyone over the age of 18 who is concerned about skin health and wrinkles, hair and nails. Women are often more concerned with wrinkles and can have thinner skin than men, so taking collagen will help address this. For men, collagen can help support hair growth and may slow age-related hair loss.^†

Collagen supplements are considered safe for most people, with no significant side effects reported. If you are under the age of 18 or have a known medical condition, you should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.

Pregnant or nursing mothers should consult a physician before taking this or any dietary supplement.

Yes, you can take both at the same time as there is no interaction between the two. Collagen is a protein whereas biotin is a vitamin. Proteins provide structure to the skin (and the rest of the body), while vitamins help the body make healthy protein. Because Optimized Collagen™ and HairAnew™ work in different ways, they complement one another for even better results.^†