The Herbal Journal — How Collagen is Made

You've probably seen the rise of collagen peptides, bone broth and powders- all promising to rebuild your body's collagen supply. After all, after the age of 25 our collagen production naturally begins to decline 1-2% a year. Overtime, the gradual loss adds up and can reach close to 50% less collagen production by mid life. But here's what most people don't realize: Collagen is not something you simply "add" into your body. Collagen is a protein your body makes internally- it isn't something you can just consume and plug directly into your skin, joints or muscles. Why Collagen Supplements Alone...