Stop! Before you take that collagen supplement, do you know what collagen supplements are made from? We’d hazard a guess that you probably don’t.
Women are often taken advantage of by being sold products that don’t work or consuming ingredients they’d rather avoid. And many companies are shady when it comes to leading you behind the collagen supplement doors. But not us.
This article gives a quick rundown of what might be in your collagen supplement. Plus, exactly what’s inside an Arella Beauty Liquid Collagen Supplement and why. Buckle up and prepare for some insider knowledge.
What is collagen, and why do you need it?
Before we get into the nitty-gritty, let’s cover the basics: what collagen is and why you need it. Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body (30%, in fact), and it keeps cells stuck together—like glue. The ‘glue’ is strong and flexible, so it can stretch out and return to its original shape without falling apart.
Your body naturally creates collagen, but as you age, the process slows down. The result is less ‘glue,’ and therefore, cells become stiff and lose their shape. Taking a daily collagen supplement is an excellent way to replenish lost collagen for healthy and elasticated cells.
Read more: How To Know When To Start Taking Collagen.
What are collagen supplements made from?
If you Google ‘collagen supplement’, you’re bombarded by powder, capsules, and pills - all claiming to work wonders. Narrowing down the right collagen supplement seems impossible! An excellent place to start is deciphering what’s inside. Here are the 3 main types of collagen supplements:
- Bovine collagen - Also known as animal collagen, these supplements are made from Bovine cows mainly bred in the Amazon rainforest. The hides, tendons, muscles, and bones are crushed to make animal collagen supplements.
Read more: The Terrifying Truth Behind Animal Collagen and Deforestation.
- Marine collagen - You may also see marine collagen under the label fish collagen. It’s finely ground fish scales and bones made into a supplement.
- Vegan collagen - Plant-based collagen supplements contain the ‘ingredients’ your body needs to produce collagen. For example, amino acids and vitamin C. It works just as well as animal and marine collagen.
Vegan collagen is more bioavailable (meaning your body can absorb more). This is because it produces human collagen rather than partially available animal collagen.
Arella Vegan Collagen - Liquid Supplement
So, what’s the big deal with our collagen supplement, and why should you choose us? To start off, Arella Beauty isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme like some companies. It’s owned and developed by founder Laura, who has been diagnosed with Chron’s disease - chronic gut inflammation. The condition is excruciating and makes it difficult to digest a simple meal.
Laura tried to live an everyday life by taking medication, but it caused weight gain and hair loss. So, she decided to redesign her diet and follow a vegan lifestyle. Laura has been in remission for over 10 years and was so shocked at the life-changing results that she wanted to share her research with the world.
She learned that many plant-based foods are bursting with amino acids and vitamin C needed for natural collagen production. Why was this important to Laura? Because collagen helps gut health by repairing and strengthening the gut lining and soothing inflammation.
We know what you’re thinking - I don’t have Chron’s disease, and I don’t want to live a vegan diet! But you don’t just need collagen for your gut. Check out what collagen supplements are good for. Hint: A lot! And you need collagen throughout your life, especially as you age because your collagen levels naturally decline.
What’s in an Arella Beauty Collagen Supplement?
The award-winning Arella Beauty collagen supplement is mindfully formulated with health-enhancing ingredients to help collagen production thrive. We’ve also added plant-based anti-inflammatories and antioxidants so that your body can flourish from the inside out. Discover what these ingredients are and how they work:
- VeCollal® - Our stunning collagen supplement uses the power of the world's first plant-based (vegan) collagen alternative - VeCollal®. It’s made with ingredients that produce the exact chain of amino acids for human This makes it more bioavailable than animal or marine collagen. Read more about how VeCollal® works.
- Vitamin C - Aside from amino acids, the second vital ingredient for collagen synthesis is vitamin C. So, we’ve added a healthy dose to our formula to excel collagen synthesis. Expand your knowledge of vitamin C here.
- Panax Ginseng - This ancient anti-inflammatory herb soothes irritated cells and may safeguard skin from UV rays for a luminous complexion.
Read more: The Truth About Ginseng For Your Skin.
- Retinol (Vitamin A) - The active retinol enhances cell turnover to encourage fast repair for muscle recovery. It also speeds up the shedding of old skin cells for a radiant glow. Read more about why you need retinol in liquid collagen.
- Biotin - This B7 vitamin is a necessary protein for healthy hair growth, locking in shine and encouraging growth.
Read more: Does Vegan Collagen Help Hair Growth?
- Hyaluronic Acid - Hyaluronic acid reduces wrinkles and is beneficial for lubricating joints. The humectant acts like a magnet, attracting water molecules in the air for extra fluid and hydration.
- Niacin (Vitamin B3) - You need niacin to regulate your nervous system for a calm and stable mood. The B vitamin also helps metabolise food to increase energy levels and reduce fatigue.
Read more: What is a Niacinamide Supplement Good for?
- Natural flavouring, colouring, sweeteners, and preservatives - We didn’t want to fill our collagen supplement with anything toxic or synthetic. That’s why our liquid collagen is naturally flavoured with Japanese Plum, and the supplement’s natural colour comes from Black Carrot Concentrate. We’ve used Roseberry Extract to preserve the formula and Stevia for a hint of natural sweetness.
Choose the best collagen supplement with Arella Beauty
Don’t spend your money on a subpar collagen supplement that doesn’t deliver. Instead, enrich your body with premium ingredients and cutting-edge vegan collagen technology. Be smart when you choose a supplement and know what your collagen supplements are made from with Arella Beauty. Try it today.
Read next:
● How to find the best collagen supplements (ans: it’s ours)
● How Do Collagen Supplements Work?
● What to look for in collagen supplements
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Written by Emma Carey for Arella Beauty.
Emma is a holistic beauty and wellness writer. She has three years of experience in the well-being industry and a Master’s degree in Creative Writing and Wellness. Check out her portfolio and follow her on Instagram.
