Collagen is crucial to skin’s infrastructure and as we age, our skin starts to lose its bounce. Fortunately DR.VEGAN® is here to help.
We all strive for a dewy complexion but as we begin to age, collagen levels start to drop leading to lost elasticity and volume. In simple terms, your skin starts to lose its bounce.
Collagen is central to optimising your skin’s health and should not be overlooked when you’re considering your beauty routine. However, given that collagen is derived from the connective tissue from animals and shellfish, taking it poses a question if you want to maintain a vegan routine.
Why is collagen important?
Collagen’s unique amino acid composition plays an important role in the human body, providing the skin’s infrastructure for elastin and hyaluronic acid. Its benefits reach beyond our skin: bones, gums, teeth, tendons, blood vessels and cartilage all rely on collagen.
The myth of ‘vegan collagen’
There is no such thing as vegan collagen and to clarify the point, we asked the nutritionists at DR.VEGAN® to explain why. They said, ‘Collagen itself is a protein, naturally produced in human and animals from three amino acids - glycine, proline and arginine. Non-vegan collagen mainly comes from cattle; however, the only actual vegan collagen is the collagen we produce in our bodies ourselves.
Some supplement manufacturers will claim their collagen is vegan. However, it is commonly made by feeding cattle-sourced (Bovine) collagen to yeast, and then kill the yeast before it has metabolised. This is not vegan as the collagen still originates from cattle.’
How to help increase production of your own collagen
It makes sense to optimise your body and boost production of your own collagen but how do you go about this? Diet is the key and it’s easy to change what you eat, plus it’s more effective.
DR.VEGAN® recommends that you fuel production naturally through vegan foods and nutrients.
For starters, the following foods support healthy skin:
• Legumes
• Spinach
• Bell peppers - raw and a mix of colours is best
• Watercress
• Asparagus
• Mushrooms
• Strawberries
• Citrus fruits
• Nuts and seeds
• Wholegrains
Collagen-boosting essentials
Vitamin C, Antioxidants, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Selenium are all additional nutrients which fuel natural collagen production. All of these nutrients can be found in Skin Saviour® alongside five billion live cultures giving you healthier skin from within. probiotics to support the gut-skin axis. There is a direct impact between your gut health and your skin’s health.
Hyaluronic Acid is also important in hydrating the skin. This is present in skincare cleansers and creams but is also a high quality ingredient within DR.VEGAN®'s plant-based formula. Let Skin Saviour® fuel your body's natural collagen production for plumper, glowing skin and most importantly, there are zero additives or animal ingredients. Buy Skin Saviour® here.
What people say about Skin Saviour®
Customers’ reviews of Skin Saviour® do the talking, whether you check them out on DR.VEGAN®'s site or you can read what the professionals have to say. Here two highly respected nutritionists share their thoughts on the supplement.
'Given the right nutrients, the skin is capable of making its own collagen in a far more sustainable way than consuming collagen derived from pigs or other animal products. This only works while taking the product anyway!
DR.VEGAN® Skin Saviour® provides a highly absorbable form of Vitamin C, which supports natural collagen protection along with other skin-supporting ingredients such as Vitamins C, E, Hyaluronic acid, key minerals such as Selenium and Zinc and wonderful botanicals with an abundance of antioxidants, which help protect our skin cells from within. The result is glowing skin from within, with a more natural and plumper look.'- Isabelle Nunn (MPHARM (Hons) Dip NT)
DR.VEGAN® Skin Saviour® is the perfect vegan alternative to collagen as it provides a blend of live, gut-friendly probiotics, prebiotics and key nutrients such as Vitamin C and Grape Seed that feed your gut and skin. The product contains nutrients to help your body produce your own collagen and help you to get glowing skin from within.' - Shona Wilkinson (RN, mBANT, CNHC)
DR.VEGAN® range
Hair
Consider giving your hair a boost by adding Hair Saviour®. This unique daily formula of clinically studied botanicals, vitamins and minerals combats dry, dull and damaged hair. Formulated by experts for women and men to maintain normal hair growth and strong, lustrous hair. Including MSM, AnaGain™, Saw Palmetto, Silica, Alfalfa, Zinc and Biotin. Buy Hair Saviour® here.
A healthy gut and regular sleep are all part of the package for glowing skin
DR.VEGAN®’s supplements provide daily support for your digestion, relieving and protecting against IBS, brain and immune health.
The Gut Health Bundle provides complete support with digestion, immunity, giving you complete gut health support.
Gut Works® is an advanced formula of 50bn clinically studied live, gut-friendly bacteria (aka 'probiotics') and prebiotics providing daily support for your gut, digestion, brain, energy and immune health, and relieving IBS.
Debloat & Detox is a unique formula of clinically studied botanicals and amino-acids to relieve digestive related bloating and naturally detoxify your liver. Buy the Gut Health Bundle here or you can purchase the supplements separately.
Sleep
Sleep is a big issue in today’s world with a staggering number of people getting broken nights. Good nutrition can help combat loss of sleep, helping you relax.
Ultimate Sleep Bundle is useful for people who find sleep elusive. This bundle combines three formulas for complete sleep and includes:
Organic Ashwagandha KSM-66® which helps lower cortisol, your stress hormone which otherwise inhibits melatonin, your sleep hormone. Ashwagandha is acclaimed for reducing anxiety, bringing a sense of calm and balance.
Vegan Nights®, an advanced nootropic to help you relax and enjoy complete sleep, with clinically studied ingredients including 5-HTP, L-Glycine, L-Theanine, with Magnesium, Zinc, Chamomile and BioPerine.
Magnesium (400mg) in a highly absorbable citrate form. Magnesium is vital for psychological wellbeing, a healthy mood, helping muscles relax, and is commonly taken as a soothing mineral before bedtime.
DR.VEGAN®'s unique formulas are formulated by expert nutritionists, using clinically studied plant-based ingredients that work. They do not contain nasty additives, zero animal ingredients and zero bulking or anti-caking agents. The supplements are packaged in plastic-free and home-compostable pouches, with a stylish and convenient refillable Pill Tin in your first order.
DR.VEGAN® supplements are made to be better for you and the planet. To view the full range, click here.
Don't forget: GWG readers can enjoy 15% discount on first orders, quoting code GWG15. Excludes bundles and gift products.
Enter our DR.VEGAN® Giveaway to win a three month supply of the beauty bundle containing two nutritionist-recommended supplements for healthy hair and skin and your own refillable pill tin, worth £128.97. Enter here.
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