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NOURISH. Choose the right source of collagen to support skin health*
BUILD. Discourage wrinkles with plant extracts that support collagen production*
PROTECT. Promote your skin’s natural barriers to discourage dietary and environmental damage*
Normal, healthy skin has a smooth surface, is firm and hydrated, and has an even color and tone.
To answer this question, we need to go beneath the surface, below the epidermis (the outer layer of your skin) into the derma — what dermatologists refer to as the “extracellular matrix.” This is where the real action happens.
There are three main components of healthy skin. When we’re young, these three components are all abundant. They make up your extracellular matrix to provide the foundation for smooth and vibrant skin:
A decline in the body’s production of these three is what leads to dry, dull, wrinkled, and sagging skin as we age.
But what you need to know is that both internal and external factors can damage the collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid in your skin, causing accelerated skin aging and the appearance of signs of aged skin that include:
Intrinsic aging is the natural aging process that takes place over the years, regardless of external influences. According to Dr. Nancy Lin, Ph.D., we produce 1-1.5% less collagen on average each year starting around age 20, and the loss only accelerates from there. As a result, our skin becomes thinner and more fragile. There’s also a similar decline in the production of elastin and hyaluronic acid.
Without supplementation, we produce, on average, 25% less collagen by age 40 than we did in our youth, and by age 60, our bodies are producing a shocking 50% less collagen.
Some wrinkle formation is inevitable, as a result of intrinsic aging, but it is slight compared to the accelerated aging effects of certain external factors.
This is what's really behind accelerated skin aging:
It’s the combination of intrinsic aging and the external factors that can cause the accelerated loss of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid.
25 %
produced each year after the age of 40
1.5 %
produced each year after the age of 20
50 %
produced each year after the age of 60
The best way — actually, the only way — to adequately encourage the replacement of lost collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid is from the inside out.
It’s a simple three-step supplementation process that addresses both the production of new collagen and the preservation and protection of the body’s current collagen stores.
Get the Right Collagen
Step 1
* Skin that is thin and looks finely wrinkled, like crepe paper. This skin is thin and fragile, and sags and feels loose. It is common under the eyes, on the neck, and the upper inner arms.
Add Collagen Production Boosters
Step 2
Add Skin Protection Factors
Step 3
Human skin is made of Type 1 collagen. Most collagen powders include the wrong form of collagen for skin, settling for cheaper, less effective Type 3 collagen from bovine (cow) sources.
As we age, we can help our bodies continue to produce collagen by consuming natural plant extract “boosters” that may encourage the restoration of the skin to youthful collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid productivity levels.
Finally, a truly effective skin collagen formula simply must include a high concentration of plant-based extracts that can help enhance the body’s natural cellular processes that discourage skin damage from environmental and dietary factors.
...in one great-tasting berry powder, to encourage the replenishment of the lost collagen, elastin, and hydrating hyaluronic acid in the extracellular matrix, and turn back the clock for more youthful, glowing skin!*
Shopping for collagen can be confusing. There are so many different options, and collagen marketers don’t make it any easier. However, it’s not as complicated as it seems, if you just shop with the desired benefit in mind.
Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know when choosing a collagen supplement by benefit. There are actually at least 16 different types of collagen, but most collagen is either type 1, 2, or 3.
The most important thing you need to know is that 80% of the collagen in your skin — the collagen that helps minimize fine lines and wrinkles — is Type 1. And by far, the most abundant source of Type 1 collagen is fish.
As Dr. Lin explains in the video above, what’s really in collagen powders is called “collagen peptides.” For collagen to be best absorbed into the body, it first needs to be broken down into smaller units of protein, called peptides, which are two or more amino acids linked in a chain. These tiny peptides are easier to digest and absorb, and exactly what your body needs to efficiently make new collagen.
This is why collagen peptide powders are so popular today, as opposed to bone broth or other sources of collagen. Collagen peptides are the best source of collagen because they are fully hydrolyzed — broken down into those peptides for better absorption. Bone broth and other gelatin forms of collagen are only partially hydrolyzed, so they must be broken down further in the body to be absorbed.
Type 2 collagen accounts for the majority of the collagen in your joint cartilage, including the connective tissue that protects your bones at the joints. It’s in your spinal disks too. Basically, Type 2 is a great collagen for your joints. If you’re looking for improved joint health, then your best bet is to find a supplement that contains Type 2 collagen derived from chicken cartilage.
Marine (fish) collagen is mostly Type 1, which is the same type that makes up the majority of the collagen in your skin. According to Dr. Lin, the amino acid profile in fish collagen lines up much better with the requirements for the production of collagen in human skin than other collagen sources.
Over 50% of collagen is made up of three amino acids: glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline. These three amino acids are the most important when it comes to collagen synthesis for the skin, and marine collagen peptides contain a higher percentage of each than any other collagen source.
Marine collagen also has the smallest particle size of all collagen, making it far easier to absorb than bovine or porcine collagen — a full 1.5 times better than bovine, in fact!*
Type 3 collagen is found naturally in large quantities in the intestines, muscles, and blood vessels. Many people take it as a supplement for muscle building or gut health and repair. Most Type 3 collagen in supplements is bovine collagen.
Smarter’s Marine Collagen comes exclusively from fresh fish sources identified as sustainable by the Aquaculture Certification Council for safe, premium-quality collagen peptides.
The collagen used in Smarter Skin Collagen has been studied for its ability to improve skin hydration in humans. After 8 weeks of supplementation with marine-derived collagen, study participants showed a 12% increase in skin moisture levels.
This same study also measured the effects of marine-derived collagen on collagen fragmentation and the content of collagen and glycosaminoglycans (connective tissue components that contain amino groups and perform various functions throughout the body). It was concluded that “oral supplementation with specific collagen peptides improves skin hydration as well as the density and structure of the collagen network in the dermis” and “very clearly and significantly increased the amount of glycosaminoglycans in the epidermis in a dose-dependent manner.”
HOW IT SUPPORTS SKIN COLLAGEN PRODUCTION:
Supports collagen synthesis by discouraging damage by environmental and lifestyle factors to collagen-producing cells*
HOW IT ENCOURAGES SKIN COLLAGEN RETENTION:
Called “internal sunscreens,” these berries promote the body’s natural responses to discourage damage from the sun, poor diet, and other external factors*
HOW IT SUPPORTS SKIN COLLAGEN PRODUCTION:
Discourages the activity of the main cell-damaging enzyme (MMP) that shuts down collagen and elastin production*
HOW IT ENCOURAGES SKIN COLLAGEN RETENTION:
Catechins in green tea uniquely discourage the breakdown of existing collagen from sugar, stress, and outside factors*
HOW IT SUPPORTS SKIN COLLAGEN PRODUCTION:
Supports cellular collagen production by discouraging damage from free radicals encountered over the course of daily life*
HOW IT ENCOURAGES SKIN COLLAGEN RETENTION:
Helps to promote the diminished appearance of skin discoloration (dark spots) caused by UV sun effects and other environmental factors*
HOW IT SUPPORTS SKIN COLLAGEN PRODUCTION:
Most critical nutrient for skin production cells (called fibroblasts) to produce collagen efficiently*
HOW IT ENCOURAGES SKIN COLLAGEN RETENTION:
Encourages the reduction of UV skin damage from sun (photoaging) and other unwanted effects from external factors (pollution, stress)*
HOW IT SUPPORTS SKIN COLLAGEN PRODUCTION:
Helps to discourage the activity of the main cell-damaging enzyme (MMP) that shuts down collagen and elastin production*
HOW IT ENCOURAGES SKIN COLLAGEN RETENTION:
Encourages the extension of skin cell lifespan through the inhibition of the effects of highly reactive free radicals called hydroxyls*
HOW IT SUPPORTS SKIN COLLAGEN PRODUCTION:
Can help discourage the formation of damaging glycation products (triggered by sugar consumption) that shut down healthy collagen production*
HOW IT ENCOURAGES SKIN COLLAGEN RETENTION:
Its unique anti-glycation properties help discourage skin aging, especially wrinkles.* Also may encourage processes that interfere with the development of photoaging from UVA/UVB exposure*
HOW IT SUPPORTS SKIN COLLAGEN PRODUCTION:
Works synergistically with Vitamin C to encourage even greater collagen production efficiency*
HOW IT ENCOURAGES SKIN COLLAGEN RETENTION:
Antioxidant properties discourage the activity of free radicals that may cause UV skin damage and provide additional skin nourishment*
HOW IT SUPPORTS SKIN COLLAGEN PRODUCTION:
Discourages the activity of the main cell-damaging enzyme (MMP) that shuts down collagen and elastin production*
HOW IT ENCOURAGES SKIN COLLAGEN RETENTION:
Helps promote skin hydration and thickness by discouraging the development of inflammation as a result of UV exposure, as well as the main enzyme (MMP) that breaks down existing skin collagen*
Here at Smarter Nutrition, we are directly involved in every step of supplement production – from research and development and raw material sourcing, to production, quality assurance, and product release.
We are in the business of creating supplements with studied ingredients that deliver true benefits. Bringing our experience, knowledge, and resources to bear, it’s our goal to deliver high-quality products that genuinely help people. Each of our supplements are carefully and thoughtfully formulated, with our customers in mind!
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My Smarter Nutrition video series is available to help you make more educated decisions about your health and the supplements you choose.”
*If you are unhappy with a product, simply return it within 60 days of receiving it and we'll give you a full refund. It's that simple.
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which provides structure for firm, smooth skin (70% of your skin is collagen)
COLLAGEN
which supplies skin elasticity and rebound
ELASTIN
which keeps the skin hydrated and moist (50% of your body's concentration of HA is in the skin)
HYALURONIC ACID