You’d be crazy not to take collagen if you care about aging well
Here's why you’d be crazy not to take collagen if you care about aging well.
1,000 words, ~4min read.
|
tldr: - Collagen is your body’s most abundant protein. - Essential for skin, joints, bones, and connective tissues. - Production naturally declines in your 20s. - Supplementation improve skin hydration, reduce wrinkles, support joint mobility, and protect bone and muscle health. - We launched a Collagen at Zero Nutrition — a clean, 100% vegetarian formula for high absorption. |
What is collagen, really?
Collagen makes up one-third of the protein in your body.
It holds everything together — your skin, cartilage, bones, tendons, ligaments. Think of it as your body’s biological scaffolding.
Its job?
- Maintain skin elasticity
- Support joint mobility
- Reinforce bone strength
- Protect connective tissues
But here’s the problem: collagen production declines with age.
By your 30s, you're breaking down more collagen than you can make — which leads to wrinkles, slower recovery, joint stiffness, and fragile tissues.
That’s why smart supplementation makes sense.
Does collagen supplementation actually work?
The short answer: yes — if you’re using the right kind.
⬆️ Skin Health & Hydration
Studies show consistent improvements in skin elasticity, hydration, and reduced wrinkle depth.
⬆️ Joint Support
- Collagen improves joint function and reduces pain in both athletes and osteoarthritis patients.
- 24-week RCTs confirm better mobility and less inflammation.
⬆️ Bone Strength
Collagen peptides are associated with increased bone mineral density, especially in postmenopausal women.
⬆️ Muscle Mass in Aging
When paired with resistance training, collagen supplementation increases lean mass and strength in older adults.
🧠 Emerging Research
Some evidence suggests collagen may support gut lining integrity, reduce inflammation, and contribute to overall connective tissue repair.
What are the best sources of collagen?
Not all collagen supplements are created the same — and that’s mostly because of their source and structure. Here’s how they break down:
1. Natural Food Sources (Gelatin & Bone Broth)
Gelatin and bone broth are whole-food options that contain natural collagen.
They’re less processed, but also less bioavailable, meaning your body absorbs them less efficiently.
Another consideration: they take time.
Making high-quality bone broth at home can take 8 to 24 hours of simmering bones, plus prep and cleanup.
2. Collagen Supplements (Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides)
These are the most common — and most studied — forms of collagen.
Hydrolyzed collagen (also called collagen peptides) is broken down into smaller amino acids for better absorption.
Most hydrolyzed collagen supplements have molecular weights ranging from 2,000 to 6,000 Daltons (Da).
Smaller peptides are generally better absorbed and migrate faster in the bloodstream to where they are needed.
Why we sourced a Collagen?
Most collagen supplements work — but not all of them work for everyone.
We were tired of messy powders, smelly scoops, and animal by-products.
So we spent months searching for a cleaner, science-backed, and vegetarian option.
Here’s what makes the Zero Nutrition collagen different:
- 100% vegetarian – made without bovine or marine ingredients
- Odor-free & easy – one capsule a day, no taste, no mixing
- Clinically studied – backed by multiple RCTs for skin and joint health
- Rich in cofactors – contains not just collagen, but also elastin, hyaluronic acid, glucosamine, and glycosaminoglycans
- Superior bioavailability — It's hydrolyzed to an average molecular weight of just 1,000 Daltons.
It’s the collagen supplement we always wanted to take — so we made it.
Getting started with collagen
- Dosage: Take 1 capsule daily with a glass of water
- Timing: Anytime — morning or night, with or without food
- No mess: No scoops. No mixing. No taste
We’ve been taking this formula daily for the past 5 months — and it’s become one of those simple rituals that just works.
Collagen is a long-term compounder — the kind of habit that pays off over time.
Think: months and years, not days.
It’s not about quick fixes. It’s about building stronger, more resilient tissue from the inside out.
A smarter way to age better
Collagen Vegetarian from Zero Nutrition is here.
One capsule.
Clinically backed.
Clean and vegetarian.
Order now — Shipping next week from Paris. 💚
