On Wednesday Dr. Stephanie was invited to Willpowders HQ to learn more about their award winning products and become an official partner with Willpowders UK.

Whether you are looking to feel more energised, boost your mood, lose weight, repair your gut, revive your skin and hair or hack your health, Willpowders have a solution.

The lowdown on collagen

Collagen makes up a third of all protein in the human body. It is important for connective tissue in joints and skin, bone and cartilage. Collagen comprises amino acids, particularly abundant in proline, glycine and hydroxyproline. These amino acids have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. 

Collagen supplementation has been found to reduce skin ageing, with a positive effect on wrinkle reduction, skin elasticity and hydration. It also has promising effects on dermal density and wound healing.

Collagen is often described as the “glue” that holds our bodies together. In our youth, our body produces all the collagen it needs, allowing for firm skin, supple joints, and strong bones.

However, production levels start decreasing after you turn 30, gradually leading to physical signs of older-looking skin, thinner hair, brittle nails, stiff joints, and slower recovery from physical activity.  In addition, the reduction in collagen results in hormonal changes, as well as increasing the negative effects of drugs and alcohol, consumption of hydrogenated oils, sugars, and processed foods, exposure to chemicals and radiation, and stress.

Therefore, supplementing daily with a high-quality collagen powder supplement is a steadfast way to get ahead of the most common signs of ageing. 

As we age, not only does collagen change in our body, becoming disorganised in its composition, we also produce enzymes that degrade it. This can lead to some of the physical signs we associate with ageing: wrinkles, thinning, loss of elasticity and reduced hydration.

Beyond this, the amino acids have other beneficial effects. For example, glycine is an inhibitory neurotransmitter and when taken orally, is believed to have a role in central nervous system transmission. There is some evidence that it may improve sleep and have cardioprotective properties due to its effect on lipid metabolism.

Unlike most collagen supplements, WillPowders award winning Swiss Bovine Collagen Powder is comprised of highly bioavailable Type I and Type III collagen, aiding increased absorption for maximum benefit.

How to use.

Add a scoop of collagen to any liquid- hot or cold. It will dissolve completely and is unflavoured so can be mixed into soups, yoghurt, tea, coffee or water.

Ask us about the benefits of Willpowders next time we see you.

Source - Willpowders UK,

Dr. Stephanie wilth Willpowders collagen and their Scandinavian chocolate flavoured protein (bone broth).