Collagen Coffee for Mother’s Day

Do you or your loved one need a little boost this Mother’s Day? Treat the coffee-lover in your life to a Collagen Coffee in bed – trust me, they’ll thank you for it, and here’s why…

What is collagen and how does it work?

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body.¹https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/collagen/ It’s the major component of connective tissues that make up several body parts, including tendons, ligaments, skin, and muscles. Generally, you produce your own collagen until around the age of 25, when natural collagen production begins to decrease (which is why we recommend supplementing from age 30 😉).

To produce collagen supplements, collagen (from cows or fish) is ‘hydrolysed’, meaning that it’s broken down into smaller, more easily digestible pieces called peptides. These peptides are absorbed through the gut’s lining and stimulate the body’s natural production of collagen, which then helps to repair arteries, eyes, skin, and joints.²https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28244315/

What are the proven benefits of collagen?

Besides just giving us radiant skin and silky-smooth hair, hydrolysed collagen, such as Chuckling Goat’s Pure Fish Collagen, has some serious health perks. Studies have shown that it can:

• Maintain the health of the intestinal lining³https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14600124/
• Improve cholesterol levels⁴https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5429168/
• Increase bone formation and reduce the breakdown of bone tissue⁵https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3780798/
• Reduce wrinkles⁶https://www.jmnn.org/article.asp?issn=2278-1870;year=2015;volume=4;issue=1;spage=47;epage=53;aulast=Borumand
• Improve the structure and function of hair follicles⁷https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28921826/
• Reduce joint pain⁸https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11071580/
• Support skin hydration and elasticity⁹https://benthamopen.com/ABSTRACT/TONUTRAJ-8-29
• Promote heart health¹⁰https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5429168/
• Boost muscle mass and reduce muscle wastage¹¹https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4594048/
• Improve brain health¹²https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15023571/

You can read more about the science behind these benefits here and here.

So, to get the full benefits of collagen and the antioxidant hit from coffee, simply stir 10g of Pure Fish Collagen into your morning cuppa! Or, try this fancy frothy coffee for a special Mother’s Day morning treat –

Collagen Coffee recipe

Ingredients:

☕ Strong-brewed coffee or espresso shot
💪 10g Chuckling Goat’s Pure Fish Collagen
🥛 Milk – we use goat or oat – unsweetened almond and any A2 milk works just as well
🤍 1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence (optional)

Method:

1. Brew your coffee
2. Heat up the milk and add 10g of Chuckling Goat’s Pure Fish Collagen. Use a whisk or frother to combine.
3. Add the coffee to the milk, finish with a drop of vanilla essence for sweetness.
4. Have a happy morning 🙂

Go the extra mile and pair with Claire’s gut-healthy oat crepes!

Any questions? Contact one of our Nutritional Therapists via live chat, weekdays from 8 am to 8 pm.

References

• 1
  https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/collagen/
• 2
  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28244315/
• 3
  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14600124/
• 4
  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5429168/
• 5
  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3780798/
• 6
  https://www.jmnn.org/article.asp?issn=2278-1870;year=2015;volume=4;issue=1;spage=47;epage=53;aulast=Borumand
• 7
  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28921826/
• 8
  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11071580/
• 9
  https://benthamopen.com/ABSTRACT/TONUTRAJ-8-29
• 10
  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5429168/
• 11
  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4594048/
• 12
  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15023571/

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