Collagen coffee is a very healthy drink that combines the benefits of collagen intake and coffee consumption. But how did collagen and coffee come together, and why should we drink this collagen drink in the first place? We will talk more about this later, but first it is worth clarifying what collagen is, why it is useful and what role it plays in the structure and function of the human body.
Table of contents:
- The role of collagen
- Collagen types and sources: the prominent role of fish collagen
- The enemies of collagen
- Collagen and coffee: the birth of a very healthy collagen drink
- The benefits of collagen coffee
- Frequently Asked Questions
The role of collagen
A good understanding of the meaning and origin of the word collagen tells us a lot. Collagen is a compound term derived from the Greek words ‚cola‘ and the French ‚géne‘. The former means ‚glue‘, while the latter means ‚something that produces‘. Collagen can therefore be translated as a substance that produces glue. More precisely, it is the protein that is most abundant in the human body and is responsible for ‚holding it together‘. It is present in many places, and is found in significant amounts in our skin, blood vessels, muscles, bones, cartilage and tendons.
Although the body itself produces collagen, the intensity of this production decreases with age. Until we are about 20-25 years old, we can still produce enough collagen to keep the human body healthy. After this age, we are able to produce less and less collagen, with a significant decrease in production between the ages of 30 and 40, and at best a stop by the age of 55 to 60, which we cannot control. If we do not have enough collagen in our bodies, it will show up in our health, with joint problems, dry, inflexible, unprotected, wrinkled skin, weakened bones, to name a few important symptoms. Special mention should be made of regular sportsmen and women, where the lack of collagen in the musculoskeletal system leads more easily to injuries and reduced performance. This is why adequate collagen supplementation becomes of paramount importance. It is also important to add that there are no harmful side effects of collagen consumption.
Let’s look at the main benefits that can be expected when we take care of the replenishment of diminishing collagen levels, for example by drinking collagen coffee.
1. Healthier nails
If we have enough collagen in our bodies, our nails will stay healthy, stay strong, not thin, continue to grow at a healthy rate, and be less fragile and prone to breakage.
2. Can effectively help prevent hair loss
Collagen also plays an important role in maintaining healthy hair, so providing your body with collagen replenishment will help to reduce thinning, dryness, breakage and hair loss.
3. Supports proper muscle function
Collagen is also essential for healthy muscle function. It helps muscles to regenerate and grow, thus contributing to more effective training – whatever the sport – , increases muscle strength and flexibility and helps prevent injuries (strains, tears).
4. Helps strengthen articular cartilage, tendons and ligaments
Cartilages on bone ends and joint surfaces, as well as joint capsules, tendons and ligaments, are also made up of a significant amount of collagen, so it is vital for the body to have sufficient collagen in these areas. If we take care of this, we do a lot for the healthy functioning of our joints, for the prevention of cartilage wear, for the preservation of the elasticity of ligaments and tendons, and therefore for a pleasant, pain-free movement and sport.
5. Strong, healthy bones
Almost everyone thinks of calcium when it comes to bones, but collagen is just as important in maintaining healthy bones. If our body doesn’t get enough collagen, our bones become less resistant and more prone to damage and fractures.
6. Fights ageing
By making our skin beautiful and healthy, collagen can also be a useful partner in staving off ageing. It can smooth wrinkles and make skin firmer and more supple. Its role in the prevention and reduction of stretch marks is particularly worth mentioning. The development of stretch marks does not only affect women who have undergone pregnancy, but also men who have experienced a yo-yo effect.
Collagen types and sources: the prominent role of fish collagen
There are several types of collagen, nearly thirty in number, of which almost twenty are found in the human body. Of those, type one, type two and type three collagens are the most important, accounting for around 90% of the collagen in our bodies.
Collagen can be obtained from a number of sources, of which fish collagen is one of the best choices for a number of reasons. Firstly, it is much more absorbable than other collagens and secondly, it contains the types of collagens that are most important to the body.
The enemies of collagen
Many people make the mistake of drinking their collagen drink and calling it a day, pretending they’ve done all they can for their health. We cannot, of course, prevent the advancement of age, but there are many factors that we bring about that adversely affect the proper incorporation of collagen into the body.
These include, for example, excessive sugar consumption, unhealthy levels of unprotected sun exposure, weight fluctuations, inadequate fluid intake, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.
If we don’t make an effort to avoid these, we will not be able to get the right amount of collagen into our bodies, it will not be able to be incorporated into our tissues sufficiently and efficiently, and we will not be able to achieve the desired effect that collagen intake was intended to achieve.
Collagen and coffee: the birth of a very healthy collagen drink
Anyone who has taken a regular capsule or dietary supplement in their life almost certainly has forgotten to take it on time, or to take it at all. That’s why it was a very practical idea to add collagen to coffee, because we don’t forget to drink our coffee. And that is how Ayura’s collagen coffee was born.
In other respects, it is no coincidence that coffee was chosen, because drinking coffee is very healthy in itself. An important source of antioxidants, caffeine helps to stimulate brain function, which can improve short-term memory and mental freshness. By boosting metabolism, it can support weight loss, while its circulatory properties help to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system and reduce headaches. It may also reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.
We should also mention the types of coffee, as there are several of them, but it does not necessarily matter which one you consume. Of the more than seventy types of coffee, only two are widely grown and marketed, Arabica and Robusta. While arabica coffee is rich in flavour, lacking bitterness and acidity, and has a soft and silky taste, robusta coffee is less rich and strong, and has a more acidic, bitterish taste. Those who complain of heartburn, stomach ache or acidity after drinking coffee will almost certainly have drunk coffee made from robusta. Ayura’s collagen coffee is made from 100% Arabica coffee, so it does not cause heartburn, excessive acid production and therefore no stomach pain.
The benefits of collagen coffee
The potential beneficial effects of collagen coffee are due to the combined properties of collagen and coffee:
- they can strengthen nails, can help prevent hair loss,
- they support proper muscle function, prevent muscle injuries and increase muscle strength,
- contribute to the strengthening of cartilages, tendons, ligaments, joints,
- strengthen bones, help prevent osteoporosis,
- reduce wrinkles, help fight against ageing by making the skin beautiful, firm and supple,
- may have antioxidant effects,
- may support cardiovascular function, help relieve headaches,
- contribute to weight loss and improve the efficiency of diet,
- improve brain function.
This collagen beverage can therefore be said to combine the beneficial properties of collagen and coffee, while providing the familiar experience of drinking coffee with its smooth, silky, mellow taste. This makes it possible to experience health maintenance not as a compulsory activity but as a pleasant habit. It is recommended to drink it regularly, every day, and if you do not miss it, you can be sure that you have done a lot to maintain the health of your body.
Frequently asked questions
How is collagen coffee different from traditional coffee?
Collagen coffee is much more supportive of proper, healthy body function than regular, traditional coffee because it can provide the beneficial effects of collagen to the person consuming it, in addition to coffee.
What does collagen coffee taste like?
As collagen is neutral in taste, collagen coffee is soft, silky, pleasant-tasting and rich in flavours thanks to the 100% Arabica coffee. Therefore, when drinking it, it will feel like drinking a classic coffee.
Who should drink collagen coffee?
Collagen coffee is recommended from a very young age. Young people should drink it, because at this age they have a high need for exercise, especially if they exercise regularly. From the age of thirty, it is recommended because from then on, the body’s collagen production starts to decline, and by the age of 50 or 60, it is completely finished.
How long does it take for collagen coffee to show its benefits?
Even a few weeks of coffee consumption can have beneficial effects, but for longer-term results and maintenance, it is worth drinking collagen coffee regularly.
How many servings of collagen coffee should a person drink?
These coffees can be consumed in the same way as regular coffees, with 1-2 sachets per day.
What is the source of collagen used in Ayura collagen coffee?
Fish collagen is added to Ayura collagen coffee. Fish collagen is very effective because it is one of the best absorbed collagens and contains a high number of the most important types one, two and three collagens for the body.
Does drinking collagen coffee have any adverse reactions?
Collagen coffee does not have any adverse reactions.