By Joleen, PharmD candidate
Have you noticed your skin isn't as firm as it used to be? Maybe your joints feel a little stiffer after exercising, your nails seem to break more easily, or your hair doesn't feel as full as it once did. These are common changes that many people begin to notice with age. One of the reasons behind these changes is a decline in collagen. Beginning in your mid-20s, your body naturally produces about 1% less collagen each year.
Although this decline happens gradually, over time it can contribute to visible changes like wrinkles, drier skin, and reduced elasticity, as well as physical ones like joint discomfort and weaker bones and connective tissues.
Aging is inevitable, however supporting your body's collagen production may help slow some of these visible and physical changes.
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What is collagen?
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body and serves as the structural framework that gives strength and flexibility to connective tissues. It is a major component of the skin, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and bones. Since it's found throughout so many tissues, even small changes in collagen levels can affect how the body looks, moves, and heals. Supporting collagen production may help maintain these tissues as we age.
Who may benefit?
Taking collagen supplements may benefit adults who are starting to notice signs of aging, as well as anyone looking to support healthy connective tissues. Research suggests that consistent use of collagen peptides may improve skin hydration, elasticity, and firmness while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Additional studies suggest collagen may also help maintain healthy joints and tissue structure throughout the body.
Get more support with KC Pro Collagen Assist
Unlike traditional collagen supplements that simply provide the building blocks for collagen, KC Pro Collagen Assist helps support your body's natural collagen-building process. It contains clinically studied choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid (ch-OSA®), a highly bioavailable form of silicon that helps activate the cells responsible for producing collagen and other important structural proteins.
Regular orthosilicic acid is unstable and tends to clump together before it can be absorbed, but the patented choline-stabilization technology keeps silicon in a stable, readily available form the body can use.
The formula also includes biotin, an essential vitamin that supports normal keratin production, helping maintain healthy hair and nails.
Together, these ingredients work through complementary mechanisms. Collagen provides the building blocks, silicon helps stimulate collagen production, and biotin supports keratin formation to support skin, hair, nails, and connective tissue health.
How to Take KC Pro Collagen Assist
Take 1 capsule by mouth twice daily (up to 4 capsules a day) with water, or as directed by your healthcare provider. Collagen production is a gradual process, so consistency is key. For best results, take KC Pro Collagen Assist every day as part of your daily wellness routine. While individual results may vary, many people begin to notice improvements in their skin, hair, and nails after 8 to 12 weeks of consistent use, with ongoing benefits for connective tissue and bone health over time.
To help maximize collagen production, combine KC Pro Collagen Assist with a balanced diet that includes adequate protein and vitamin C, as both are important nutrients your body needs to build healthy collagen.
As with any supplement, talk to your pharmacist or healthcare provider before starting, especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
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Sources:
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10180699/
- https://www.kcpronutrients.com/products/collagen-assist
- https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/considering-collagen-drinks-and-supplements-202304122911
- https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/collagen-benefits
- https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/23089-collagen
- https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1606/collagen-peptides
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16205932/
- https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/health-general-science/can-biosil-really-help-thicken-my-hair-and-nails
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2442067/