Collagen Builder
Naturally supports collagen formation and helps maintain muscles, bones, hair, skin, nails, and joints.
- Boost Collagen Naturally: Contributes to normal collagen formation to maintain healthy skin and joints.
- Muscle & Bone Support: 25g of protein helps maintain muscles and bones.
- Hair, Skin & Nail Support: Copper, zinc, and biotin contribute to maintaining healthy hair, skin, and nails
Collagen Builder
Naturally supports collagen formation and helps maintain muscles, bones, hair, skin, nails, and joints.
Add 1 large Vivo scoop or 2 heaped tablespoon (approx. 38g) to any of the following.
Shake:
Shake up well in a Vivo Life Shaker with plant milk or water. Perfect for on the go!
Smoothie:
Add a scoop of collagen to your favourite smoothie recipe.
Bowl:
Blend with 150ml plant milk and frozen banana for a sorbet texture; then add fruits, nuts, seeds of your choice. The possibilities are endless!
Let's get down to brass tacks about collagen – it's basically the glue holding us together, giving our skin its bounce, bones their toughness, and joints their groove.
Notice how things start to feel a bit more... crinkly with age? That's our body's collagen production deciding to take more chill breaks. Varani’s squad (2006) pointed out this collagen production slowdown is behind the curtain of aging signs.
Here’s the rundown on keeping the collagen party going:
Vitamin C is the boss here, not just good for dodging colds but essential for calling the shots in collagen making (thanks to Peterkofsky, 1991 for the insight).
Zinc is like the wellness coach for collagen, keeping the repair work smooth and steady (big shoutout to Lin et al., 2017).
Copper plays the behind-the-scenes hero, ensuring our skin and bones are tough enough to bounce back (props to Rucker et al., 1998).
And Protein? It’s the building block, laying down the amino acids, particular high in glycine and proline needed for top-notch collagen (Wolfe, 2015 reminds us why it's key).
So, yeah, time might try to slow us down, but with the right fuel, we can keep the body’s collagen jam session alive. It’s less about chasing youth and more about rocking what you’ve got, powered by the best nutrients out there.
References:
Varani, J., et al. (2006). Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 126(5), 1051–1059.
Peterkofsky, B. (1991). The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 54(6 Suppl), 1135S-1140S.
Lin, P. H., et al. (2017). Wound Repair and Regeneration, 26(1), 7–18.
Rucker, R. B., et al. (1998). The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 67(5), 996S–1002S.
Wolfe, R. R. (2015). Nutrition Reviews, 73(suppl_1), 41–47
Notice how things start to feel a bit more... crinkly with age? That's our body's collagen production deciding to take more chill breaks. Varani’s squad (2006) pointed out this collagen production slowdown is behind the curtain of aging signs.
Here’s the rundown on keeping the collagen party going:
Vitamin C is the boss here, not just good for dodging colds but essential for calling the shots in collagen making (thanks to Peterkofsky, 1991 for the insight).
Zinc is like the wellness coach for collagen, keeping the repair work smooth and steady (big shoutout to Lin et al., 2017).
Copper plays the behind-the-scenes hero, ensuring our skin and bones are tough enough to bounce back (props to Rucker et al., 1998).
And Protein? It’s the building block, laying down the amino acids, particular high in glycine and proline needed for top-notch collagen (Wolfe, 2015 reminds us why it's key).
So, yeah, time might try to slow us down, but with the right fuel, we can keep the body’s collagen jam session alive. It’s less about chasing youth and more about rocking what you’ve got, powered by the best nutrients out there.
References:
Varani, J., et al. (2006). Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 126(5), 1051–1059.
Peterkofsky, B. (1991). The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 54(6 Suppl), 1135S-1140S.
Lin, P. H., et al. (2017). Wound Repair and Regeneration, 26(1), 7–18.
Rucker, R. B., et al. (1998). The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 67(5), 996S–1002S.
Wolfe, R. R. (2015). Nutrition Reviews, 73(suppl_1), 41–47
Ever get that weird feeling after chugging an animal-collagen shake?
Well, it turns out your body isn’t into the whole ‘just-add-water’ approach with collagen from fish or cows. Instead, it breaks that stuff down into amino acids and starts from scratch to make its own collagen. And the source of that marine and bovine collagen? It's a not-so-glam mix of scales, bones, and skin, often coming from places that won't win any eco-friendly awards (hat tip to Steinfeld et al., 2006).
But, plot twist: You don’t have to rely on snacking on collagen to give your body a boost. Yep, your body is pretty much a collagen factory, cranking out its own when you fuel it with the right stuff – and I’m not talking about animal leftovers.
Here’s the dream team of nutrients that keep your collagen game strong:
Protein: Essential for supporting the normal function of skin and joints with its 25g of amino acids, including glycine and proline.
Zinc: Plays a critical role in wound healing and supporting normal hair and bone health (acknowledgement to Gupta et al., 2014; Almohanna et al., 2019; Yamaguchi, 2010).
Vitamin C: Crucial for collagen synthesis and the normal function of skin and bones, while also acting as an antioxidant (thanks to Pullar et al., 2017; Sahni et al., 2009; Shaw et al., 2017).
Biotin (Vitamin B7): Important for maintaining the normal condition of hair and nails, offering foundational support (refer to Scheinfeld et al., 2007).
Copper: Important for the maintenance of normal connective tissues (joints).
Say hello to our plant-protein collagen builder – the hero your body and the planet deserve. With a 25g amino acid profile that zooms past marine and bovine collagens and is stacked with scientifically backed nutrients, it’s not just a step up in nutrition; it’s a leap towards ethical, environmental, and body wellness.
Sources:
Koyama, Y. (2016). Journal of Nutritional Food.
Steinfeld, H., et al. (2006). Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Shaw, G., et al. (2017). The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Well, it turns out your body isn’t into the whole ‘just-add-water’ approach with collagen from fish or cows. Instead, it breaks that stuff down into amino acids and starts from scratch to make its own collagen. And the source of that marine and bovine collagen? It's a not-so-glam mix of scales, bones, and skin, often coming from places that won't win any eco-friendly awards (hat tip to Steinfeld et al., 2006).
But, plot twist: You don’t have to rely on snacking on collagen to give your body a boost. Yep, your body is pretty much a collagen factory, cranking out its own when you fuel it with the right stuff – and I’m not talking about animal leftovers.
Here’s the dream team of nutrients that keep your collagen game strong:
Protein: Essential for supporting the normal function of skin and joints with its 25g of amino acids, including glycine and proline.
Zinc: Plays a critical role in wound healing and supporting normal hair and bone health (acknowledgement to Gupta et al., 2014; Almohanna et al., 2019; Yamaguchi, 2010).
Vitamin C: Crucial for collagen synthesis and the normal function of skin and bones, while also acting as an antioxidant (thanks to Pullar et al., 2017; Sahni et al., 2009; Shaw et al., 2017).
Biotin (Vitamin B7): Important for maintaining the normal condition of hair and nails, offering foundational support (refer to Scheinfeld et al., 2007).
Copper: Important for the maintenance of normal connective tissues (joints).
Say hello to our plant-protein collagen builder – the hero your body and the planet deserve. With a 25g amino acid profile that zooms past marine and bovine collagens and is stacked with scientifically backed nutrients, it’s not just a step up in nutrition; it’s a leap towards ethical, environmental, and body wellness.
Sources:
Koyama, Y. (2016). Journal of Nutritional Food.
Steinfeld, H., et al. (2006). Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Shaw, G., et al. (2017). The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
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We rigorously test both our ingredients and final formulas for heavy metals, pesticides, and contaminants, giving you confidence that what you're putting in your body is clean and trustworthy.
Plus, with a full nutritional analysis performed on every product, we know we can stand by the benefits and claims we make on our labels.
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We rigorously test both our ingredients and final formulas for heavy metals, pesticides, and contaminants, giving you confidence that what you're putting in your body is clean and trustworthy.
Plus, with a full nutritional analysis performed on every product, we know we can stand by the benefits and claims we make on our labels.
- Research: Environmental Health Perspectives emphasizes the importance of testing for contaminants.
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