5 Things That Happen When You STOP Taking Collagen

Not only this, but for the first time in decades Marlene was able to keep up with her grandkids and enjoy her favorite hobbies again without experiencing joint pain.

With all of these life-changing benefits, you’re probably wondering why she stopped taking it...

Marlene was curious to see just how much of an impact collagen made on her health…

So, she cut collagen out of her diet to see what would happen…

“After a couple of weeks without collagen, all of the youthful perks started fading away…”

Her skin started looking noticeably duller. She noticed her skin was getting thinner, too - and bruised more easily.

Her fingernails became weak again and her scalp seemed to dry out, causing her hair to fall out more easily.

What’s worse is she felt the difference in the way she moves. Her nagging joint pain started to creep back in.

And Marlene isn’t the only one…

In fact, clinical evidence shows a variety of side effects that are commonly linked with discontinuing collagen use.

For this reason, it is crucial for you to know the 5 major health issues that commonly arise when individuals discontinue collagen use. This information is mission-critical for making informed decisions about your health…

And ultimately facilitate a pain-free lifestyle.

To help you eradicate frustrating bone-on-bone aches and pains, Dr. Chad Walding, Doctor of Physical Therapy and leading Senior Nutrition Expert, recommends you read his list of 5 things that happen if you STOP taking collagen, very closely.

As we age, our skin begins to produce less collagen. As a result, the skin becomes less and less elastic, and wrinkles start to appear. While there is no way to completely stop or reverse this, evidence suggests that taking collagen supplements can increase skin hydration and collagen density, making it look more plump and less wrinkled.

A small randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology in 2015 found that after just eight weeks of taking collagen supplements daily, participants' skin moisture levels were significantly higher than levels in the control group. The collagen supplements also improved the collagen density of skin, which makes skin look smoother.

However, discontinuing use of collagen can ultimately cause the skin to lose its ability to snap back - resulting in more visible signs of aging such as wrinkles, sun spots, dry and dull-looking skin.

Researchers aren't just interested in the skin-deep benefits of collagen. Because collagen is one of the main building blocks of our joints, there's reason to believe that collagen supplementation can boost joint health.

As part of a 2015 literature review published in Nutricion Hospitalaria, several preliminary studies showed that collagen supplements could stimulate the regrowth of collagen tissue in joints by increasing collagen production as well as the production of other joint components.

Clinical trials further show an association between collagen supplementation and a reduction of bone-on-bone aches and pains.

However, in cases where collagen supplementation is stopped, the natural breakdown of joint cartilage may resume, resulting in decreased joint flexibility and pain.

Collagen is a type of protein, which the body uses to build and repair tissue, produce enzymes and hormones, and build connective tissues like bones, muscles, cartilage, and skin. Getting adequate protein is essential to muscle maintenance and muscle strength - this is especially true with older age.

Some evidence suggests that collagen supplements may be effective in increasing muscle strength and growth, particularly in older adults. A 2015 randomized controlled trial published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that adults 65 and over who drank 15 grams of collagen daily increased muscle mass and strength after three months compared to adults from the same age group who did not drink the collagen.

Based on this research, it’s safe to assume that insufficient levels of collagen protein can contribute to weakened muscles, which may increase the risk of injury among older adults.

Collagen protein is made up of a collection of individual amino acids. The single most dominant amino acid in collagen is glycine. Think of glycine as a savior to your gut. Glycine is the master at regulating inflammation in your stomach, small intestine, and GI tract.

Inflammation is caused in your gut when harmful toxins are able to pass through your digestive tract in your gut.

Glycine helps reduce inflammation by forming connective tissue which protects the mucosal barrier of your gut. This helps tighten the tiny junctions in those suffering from leaky gut syndrome.

We know that glycine builds up the tissues that line your gut, colon, and intestinal tract. It follows that supplementing with collagen or glycine can help with a plethora of gut issues.

Conversely, with insufficient levels of collagen, the lining of the gut can quickly lose its strength and become subject to foreign invaders and toxins.

There are plenty of supplements out there that promise to give you shiny hair and strong nails, but not all of them are backed by evidence. In the case of collagen use, there is certainly some promising preliminary research.

In a 2017 clinical trial published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 25 participants took collagen once a day for six months. At the end of the study, the participants experienced an increase of 12% nail growth rate and a decrease of 42% in the frequency of broken nails.

Because collagen production naturally decreases with age, ceasing use of collagen may have a reversal effect on nail health leading to rough, ragged, and peeling nails.

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Here's What Happened To My Skin & Joints When I STOPPED Taking Collagen

5 Things To Expect When You Stop Taking Collagen

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Wrinkles

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Joint Pain Flare Ups

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Decreased Strength

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Gut Issues

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Cracked, Broken Nails

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We Asked NativePath Subscribers What Happened When They Stopped Using Collagen…

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