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The Complete Collagen Protocol: How Much You Need & What Actually Works
<p>Most people know about the benefits of collagen for hair, skin, and nails, but that’s only scratching the surface. Discover the benefits of collagen for gut health, heart health, joint health, and more, plus the best sources of collagen and how to maximize its benefits.</p><p><br>0:00 Collagen benefits <br>2:50 Collagen antioxidant benefits<br>3:07 Collagen for gut health and leaky gut <br>4:31 Collagen peptides <br>8:38 Vitamin C and collagen<br>10:00 Different types of collagen <br>10:54 The best sources of collagen<br>13:49 Collagen function <br>16:15 Marine collagen <br>18:32 When to consume collagen <br>20:07 Glycine benefits <br>28:19 Collagen won’t work unless you do this<br>33:50 Collagen for tendons<br>35:00 Collagen for ligaments<br>37:43 Collagen for skin</p><p> </p><p>🌟 Take the 2-minute Health Lever Quiz: <a href="https://drbrg.co/4tO9nV9"><strong>https://drbrg.co/4fJA6Oj</strong></a></p><p> </p><p>Most people take collagen for healthy hair, skin, nails, and joints without realizing all of its benefits.</p><p> </p><p>Ancestral diets naturally included collagen-rich foods like organ meats, bone marrow, bone broth, cartilage, and bones. Today, only about 1–3% of the protein in the modern diet comes from collagen, even though collagen makes up nearly 30% of the protein in the human body.</p><p> </p><p>Collagen is a major structural protein found in connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, fascia, and bones. It also helps support gut health and healthy sleep cycles. As we age, we naturally lose collagen. A diet high in junk food can also accelerate collagen loss.</p><p> </p><p>Collagen contains collagen peptides that act as signaling molecules, helping direct repair to the skin, ligaments, and other connective tissues. Rooster comb collagen is one of the highest-quality sources of collagen for skin health, joint health, and gut health. If rooster comb is too difficult to find, chicken feet are an excellent alternative.</p><p> </p><p>A collagen deficiency can also contribute to a glycine deficiency. Glycine is essential for bile production, glutathione production, immune function, and many other important processes. Rather than taking a separate glycine supplement, consuming high-quality collagen can help increase your glycine intake.</p><p> </p><p>Dr. Eric Berg, DC, Bio:<br>Dr. Berg, DC, age 61, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book "The Healthy