Q1. Collagen is super hot these days. What is it and what is it good for?
Collagen is an important component of healthy hair, skin and nails and the most abundant protein in the human body, which makes up around 70% of the skin. Collagen fibers, an important part of the skin’s structure, form the infrastructure for elastin, which maintains the skin’s elasticity. With age, the number and activity of skin cells (fibroblasts) that produce collagen decrease. When the fibroblasts become less active, the collagen matrix that gives the skin firmness and structure begins to break down. The skin becomes dehydrated and thinner, and fine lines, wrinkles, and deep furrows appear. Smooth, firm, and younger looking skin requires optimal levels of well-organized collagen fibers to ensure that the skin retains its elasticity, firmness, and moisture retention. Healthy skin is important as it is the largest organ in the human body and acts as a physical barrier to protect the body from environmental factors such as pathogens, chemicals and sunlight for a lifetime. The skin also has other physiological functions including immune defense, antioxidant support, thermoregulation, prevention of excessive water loss, and endocrine (production of vitamin D) support to maintain optimal health. While the skin health benefits of bioactive collagen peptides are well known, there are benefits that go beyond mere beauty.
Q2. How does collagen work in these other functions? Isn’t it just some beauty from inside the supplement?
Collagen is a source of bioactive di- and tri-peptides that can pass through the intestinal wall and enter the bloodstream directly. These tiny peptides can reach their target organs like the brain and liver to exert their powerful, beneficial biological effects. Peptan®, collagen peptides from cattle, is the branded ingredient in Bluebonnet’s Collagen Refreshers ™. This raw material is unique in that the molecular weight is less than 5000 Daltons, which makes it very absorbable and bioavailable. By releasing highly absorbable, important bioactive di- and tripeptides and free amino acids directly into the bloodstream, collagen peptides have the potential for benefits beyond the skin. With this in mind, Bluebonnet nutritionists have carefully developed a line of Collagen Refreshers ™, which are delicious, easy-to-mix powdered collagen beverages aimed at daily beauty, stress relief, detox and energy / vitality.
Q3. What makes the Collagen Refresher line different from other collagen products on the market?
Bluebonnet’s Collagen Refreshers ™ and Hydrolyzed Collagen Powders are a carefully crafted line of easy-to-mix collagen powders that are deliciously refreshing and remarkably effective. Each product is formulated with a tailored blend of nutrients and organic fruit juice ingredients in combination with hydrolyzed collagen peptides type I + III, which enable a targeted approach to a person’s specific beauty needs. Whether you’re working out in the gym or looking for a beauty lift, a little cleansing, a shot of vitality or just your zen moment, the Collagen Refreshers ™ and Hydrolyzed Collagen from Bluebonnet are just the thing for you!
What is your need for collagen?
beauty
Ultimate beauty blend of collagen peptides, hyaluronic acid, soluble keratin and L-glutathione in a base of moisturizing organic strawberry and lemon powder. *
detoxification
An effective detoxifying mixture of collagen peptides, milk thistle fruit and seed extract, L-glutathione and hibiscus blossom powder mixture in a base of cleansing organic raspberry powder. *
vitality
Invigorating energy and vitality mixture that provides collagen peptides together with caffeine from plant sources such as matcha green tea, yerba mate extract and green coffee bean extract based on revitalizing organic lemon powder. *
Zen
Soothing mixture of L-theanine, lavender blossom and lemon balm extracts in a base of soothing organic blueberry and lemon powder. *
Hydrolyzed collagen
Nourishing peptides for revitalized hair, skin and nails, without colors, flavors or sweeteners!
Q4. What are the Clean Label Properties of the Collagen Refresher Line?
Keto and paleo friendly, every Collagen Refresher product is made just the way nature intended … with clean, grass-fed collagen peptides from cattle and organically certified ingredients that work with your body’s natural chemistry. We have worked directly with growers, farmers and suppliers to ensure that each product is formulated with the best possible ingredients. Each formula contains 12 grams of clinically tested, patented and trademarked hydrolyzed bioactive collagen peptides (Peptan®) with organic fruit and fruit juice powders that are lightly sweetened with monk fruit extract for a truly refreshing experience.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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