The Healthy Options Collagen Complete is an awesome anti-aging food supplement. It helps repair the whole body for a more youthful appearance and functionality.
Mommy Sigrid may not be the fairest of the species. But at age 44, she has few fine lines, no wrinkles, and has tight skin all over the body. Find out her beauty secret.
Discovering Healthy Options Collagen Complete
I have read somewhere that collagen is good for the back so I have been taking a collagen supplement for several years now. But the previous brand I was using was inconvenient.
It was in powder form, which means I had to mix it with a drink before I can take it. The worst things are — it smells and tastes so bad. As in yucky bad! I would hold my breath while taking it just so I won’t throw up. Then I would hurry up and drink water to wash away the taste. It was actually stressful.
In the end, I couldn’t take it regularly because I had to be in the mood to drink it.
When the Healthy Options Bacolod opened their store at Ayala Malls Capitol Central, one of the first things that I bought was a bottle of the Healthy Options Collagen Complete. Since then, I had been taking it, albeit inconsistently and not in the proper way. Nevertheless, I still saw and felt results.
Aging is Inevitable
We all take care of our skin differently. Most women take extra care of the skin on their face more than the rest of their body. Many women use sunblock during the day and moisturizer at night. There’s make up remover, toner, and many other things.
However, aging is a different matter. There are so many anti-aging beauty products out there, such as these ketosis products that support anti-aging as well as supporting energy, mental clarity, and weight. We would just spend a lifetime and fortune trying all of them! But sometimes the effects are just skin deep. We need something more to slow down the signs of aging even if we have turned a tad too many birthdays already.
What is Collagen?
So, what is collagen and what is its role in our bodies?
Collagen is an abundant form of protein in our bodies. Endogenous collagen is naturally produced by our bodies, however, it declines with age. This decline causes the visible changes in our skin as we get older. That’s when wrinkles and lines appear on our faces. The skin on our entire body also starts to sag.
Honestly, I don’t really care about my physical appearance. I mean, if we age, so what? It’s part of life. However, I am happy that the side effect of taking collagen is better skin elasticity. While I am happy that my back feels good, I am also happy with what it’s doing to my skin.
Types of Collagen
There are actually different types of collagen and they serve different purposes. They also occur in different parts of our body.
Type 1 is found together with TYPE 3 in structures like the skin, ligaments, tendons, bones, blood vessels, and such. Types 1 and 3 are best contributors to our physical beauty.
Meanwhile, Type 2 is found in different tissues of the body. It’s usually found in the cartilage and is best suited for joint support.
Type 2 Collagen is makes up for 60% of our body’s cartilage. On the other hand, Type 1 and 3 make up the following:
- 75% of the skin, hair, and nail production
- 100% of tendons
- 86% of ligaments
And again, collagen is abundant when we are young. As we grow older, our bodies supply wanes and that is when we see signs of aging all over–not just the skin. Then we realize how important collagen is to our bodies.
Why Take Collagen Supplements
As collagen production naturally declines with age, collagen supplements help stimulate the body to produce it at a faster rate. Additionally, it reverses the natural decline that occurs.
When we take collagen supplements after a while, we will observe the following changes:
- Wrinkles are minimized
- Skin appears more youthful and even glowing
- Hydration increases
- Hair and nails grow more rapidly
- Hair becomes more fuller and thicker
- Joint and back pains are minimized
Other Benefits of Collagen
Collagen supports the strength and integrity of the cartilage between your joints. Taking collagen supplements maintains the health of your joints and even helps with pain associated with osteoarthritis.
Additionally, collagen produces amino acids that promote better hair growth. It also works great against hair follicle damage to avoid hair fall and hair thinning.
Researchers find that collagen helps reduce the risk of heart-related conditions because it supports the structure of arteries and blood vessels. With a healthier heart structure, blood flows better from the heart to the rest of the body.
Moreover, our bones are also made up of collagen besides calcium. Bone mass deteriorates with age, which explains why senior citizens seem to appear shorter and smaller than their youth.
However, research shows that taking collagen with calcium supplements proves to be helpful in increasing bone strength.
About Healthy Options Collagen Complete
Visiting the Healthy Options Bacolod store, I checked out the label of the Healthy Options Collagen Complete bottle. I learned that it contains Types 1, 2, and 3 collagen.
However, it does not just contain collagen. It also has chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronic acid to completely support the health and growth of connective tissue that forms skin, hair, nails, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons.
With all these ingredients combined you get the following benefits from Healthy Options Collagen Complete.
- rich in antioxidants from red wine and grape seeds to combat free radicals that damage
- cells and cause aging.
- provides vitamin C: an essential co-factor in collagen synthesis
- contains hyaluronic acid which is nature’s “moisture magnet”. It attracts water into
- your tissues to provide your body with hydration. On the skin, HA and water keep the
- skin moisturized from the inside out. It smooths out surface wrinkles and gives the skin
- a soft, youthful appearance.
How to Take Collagen Properly
This is where I made a mistake before. I used to take collagen whenever I have eaten, so it’s usually after lunch or dinner. When I took the 30-day Healthy Options Collagen Complete challenge, I learned that I should change my ways to get the optimum results. Here’s how we should take collagen.
- Collagen should be taken on an empty stomach, without other proteins. Taking it with fruits and vegetables is okay, along with other other non-protein supplements
- It’s best taken first thing in the morning or last thing at night, whichever may be easiest. You may also take it any time you feel the most hungry throughout the day.
- Wait at least 30 minutes after taking collagen before eating.
Despite my wrong timing of taking it, I still felt it working. After five days of taking two capsules of the Healthy Options Collagen Complete, I felt a relief on my lower back pain. That is why I kept taking it.
But now that I follow their schedule of taking it on an empty stomach, I feel much better and my mobility has improved.
30-Day Collagen Challenge
So I took the Healthy Options Collagen Complete 30-day challenge. This time, I followed instructions of taking two capsules on an empty stomach. Not only did my back condition improve some more, but my skin also feels and looks noticeably different.
The skin on my face feels smoother and more supple. My face is also clearer of blemishes. Plus, my whole body feels taut.
And maybe also because of a combination of some of my supplements, I do feel younger and more energetic.
In the morning, I take my collagen capsules with a glass of water mixed with some chia seeds. This is after I take a cup of Valentus Coffee.
Managing My Back Pains
- Hot pack
- Young Living Essential Oils
- Physical Therapy
- Accupuncture
- Body Massage
- Oral Pain Medication
More Beauty Tips
Note: For better results, take the Healthy Options Collage Complete supplement with a balanced meal. Eating more fruits and vegetables and drinking lots of liquid helps keep the skin supple.
Moreover, a “beauty rest” is not called such for nothing. Sleep rejuvenates the cells of our bodies. And we need a good night’s sleep to keep our skin looking young.
I am of the opinion that we need to help our bodies out from within. The Healthy Options Collagen Complete supplement seems wonderful for both young and more mature skin.
I had no idea that there are so many types of collagen! This supplement from Healthy Options sounds amazing! I have been having some back pains lately, maybe it would help me out, too.
I’ve never tried collagen before. I’ve heard about it, and maybe at some point I’ll try it out!
I have always taken collagen in powder form like you mentioned. But I rarely did it because I would have to do it with a shake. I would be interested in taking it in pill form. I will look into the Healthy Options Collagen Complete. Sounds so much easier and effective, too.
That’s true that we should take care of our health from within. I’d love to try the Healthy Options Collagen Complete out for sure! 🙂
Very interesting information about collagen. I’ve never thought of adding this to my routine but maybe I should. Thanks so much for sharing this with all of us! Now, I have to look for a Haelthy Options store and get their collagen complete supplement
I heard of the benefits of collagen. It’s a great beauty and health item product. I need to get some ASAP because aging is inevitable.
Have you tried other collagen capsules, Ms? I wonder how this one fares with other popular brands (sold in Watsons). But your skin does look great.
Collagen capsules no. Just the powder. I find the Healthy Options Collagen complete more effective for my back. 🙂 Bonus na yung skin. hihi
How much ang 1 bottle of Healthy Options collagen? Other brands are super expensive.
If I remember correctly, the 90-cap bottle of Healthy Options collagen complete is around P1200. I am not sure about the exact price, however I do remember that if you buy the 180 caps bottle, it comes out cheaper per piece.
Thank you for your very informational words in taking collagen cap, it really a big help. When was the second take you drink collagen, I mean u said that you take 1 in the morning with empty stomach and when was the second take?
Hi moms! It’s 2 caps of collagen capsules in the morning na. 🙂 about 30 minutes Before breakfast. Take it with a glass of water. 🙂
Interesting! I haven’t tried collagen before. I think it’s good to our skin and healthy. Gonna check this out Mommy Sig.
Wow.. You dont look like 44 mommy sig. Ang bagets pa po ng aura nyo. Parang I love to try this collagen supplement din para maging fairer din ang skin ko.
Ang ganda naman nito Ma.Pede na kaya ako magtake nito.I want to try
is the capsule vegetarian? can i just dissolve the content in a glass of water? will it affect the effectiveness if im conscious of the hard capsule? thank u
I am not sure about the vegetable capsule. But yeah, it is the kind that is easily digestible.