Why Collagen?

Over the years, I have received many questions about collagen...why do we need to supplement collagen? What does it do? How do I use collagen? 

Welcome to COLLAGEN 101! Let's get into the basics and benefits of collagen... 

What is Collagen?

Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies. It's in bones, connective tissue, hair and skin...and so much more. Our bodies slow down the production of collagen in our 20’s, so it is hugely beneficial to supplement with collagen not only as a high quality protein source but to replenish the collagen your body is unable to produce as you age.

The collagen in Telos Collagen Booster’s is sourced from grass fed and pasture-raised bovine from New Zealand and Brazil. Learn more about Telos ingredients here.

What are the benefits of Collagen?

The primary use of collagen in Telos products is as a high quality protein source fueling you as well as serving as a building block for your muscles and bones. All of our products deliver at least 10 grams of protein per serving. Collagen contains 19 amino acids and is unique compared to other protein sources in that it has a high concentration of hydroxyproline, proline, and glycine, which are deficient in our modern diet. These are the primary amino acids responsible for collagen production in our bodies resulting in more elastic, less painful joints. Collagen is also an easily digestible protein, which reduces inflammation in the gut and helps with blood sugar stabilization.

What about the beauty benefits of Collagen?

While it's selling collagen short to see it only as a beauty supplement — collagen peptides do benefit your hair, skin and nails. And given their ability to regenerate these areas of your body from the inside out collagen has become very popular as a beauty supplement.

For example, your skin is over 75% collagen so it is important to foster collagen production in order to enhance skin health and elasticity. An important piece to understand is that the benefits of collagen are maximized through ingesting it as opposed to topical solutions.

We love there are additional “beauty” benefits of collagen, but the health and wellness benefits of collagen are most important to us and why we have selected it as a key ingredient in Telos.

When Should I Use Collagen?

Quick answer: anytime! 

Morning: Adding the Collagen Latte’s or adding the Collagen Booster’s to beverages and foods in the morning are fantastic ways to stabilize your blood sugar early in the day. Additionally, they will help with mental clarity to maximize your productivity.

Evening: I developed the Collagen Boosters to be able to be used anytime in the evening. I love to add them to a caffeine free tea as a sleep aid and to calm my endocrine system. Collagen has high levels of the amino acid glycine, which is proven to help you fall asleep faster and sleep more deeply. What we eat can be very disruptive to our sleep, especially anything high in sugar, so our Collagen Boosters are a great way to build, heal, and rest our bodies throughout the night.

We're always here to answer your questions! Reach out to penny@teloslife.com.