If you’ve been following me for awhile, you’ll know that I’ve been using collagen daily for the last three months. I recently switched to Marine Collagen Peptides from Healthy Living Proteins. What is Marine Collagen? Marine Collagen is produced from 100% fish skin and scales that would otherwise be discarded. I like that fact since I feel like this product isn’t causing any additional waste, but helping to eliminate some instead! What makes Healthy Living Protein collagen stand out? It’s not only gluten free and wild caught, but it’s naturally sourced which is important to me. I had been using a bovine collagen originally and was a little worried about a “fishy” taste with switching to the marine. When I opened the container it does have a slight fish smell, but honestly, it did not taste fishy in my coffee or smoothies! Whew! There really wasn't much flavor at all and the slight flavor it does have wasn't unpleasant or noticeable after the first few tries. So, we all know how great collagen is for our hair, skin and nails. I have seen the benefits of my skin being super clear and my hair and nails growing like crazy, but I wanted to focus on the benefits I’ve experienced in my marathon training while incorporating Marine Collagen Peptides. 1. PROTEIN! It’s so important to replenish both carbs and protein within an hour after you workout. Doing so, prevents your body from using its own muscle tissue for energy and helps encourage muscle synthesis. You don’t want that hard work wasted right?! I use collagen in my training as a great source of natural protein. Each serving has 11 grams of protein and is quick and convenient to add to a post workout meal or smoothie. The benefit of being able to easily replenish my protein is a win for me! 2. ENERGY! As a busy mom of two, most days I feel beyond drained! During this marathon training cycle, I have started adding a scoop of collagen to my morning cup of coffee. The energy boost I feel by doing so is huge! It gives me a natural energy shot that helps me get motivated to get my running in and still complete all my “mommy tasks” for the day. I have really noticed a difference on the days I have forgotten to add it to my coffee. 3. JOINT AND MUSCLE PAIN! I turned 35 in December and I joked to my husband that I’m now old and falling apart. In all seriousness, I really did start feeling more aches and pains seemingly out of nowhere! That was scary to me as I was about to start my Boston Marathon training cycle. Adding collagen to my nutrition and daily routine, I have noticed less joint and muscle pain. This has been such a big benefit not only to my training, but to my recovery, as I’m not having to spend as much time taking days off due to sore joints and muscles. Last year I was taking Ibuprofen all throughout the day during my training to manage joint and muscle pain. That has NOT been the case this year!
I’m so grateful I have found collagen this year and really have loved the benefits I’ve experienced by using it daily. Honestly, if it wasn’t as easy as adding a scoop to my coffee, I may not have started using it, let along stick with it. I’m definitely hooked! You can learn more about all the benefits of collagen along with marine collagen by clicking below. Have you tried adding collagen yet? Have you seen these kinds of benefits or others I didn’t list? I’d love to hear your experience, too!
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