Collagen Banking, a trend worth it?

Collagen banking is a proactive approach to stimulating collagen production before and during its natural decline. Think of it as a savings plan in which you deposit your collagen in a savings account that lets you invest in the elasticity of your skin in the future. The earlier you start saving your collagen, the better your skin will look as the years go by.

There are several ways to build a collagen reserve as a preventive measure and increase your body's own collagen production:

1. Diet: Focus on foods rich in vitamin C, zinc and glycine, an amino acid important for collagen synthesis. Pack your menu with dark green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, peppers, berries and fish.
   
    
2. Collagen supplements: While there is still debate about whether collagen supplements actually work, what more should convince you than research? There is already a body of independent studies showing that collagen peptides can do wonders for skin, hair and nails. But not all collagen is created equal. It is important for collagen peptides to be hydrolysed and bioactive, which ensures easier absorption. For absorption and effectiveness on skin, hair and nails the marine ones are better, that is to say those derived from fish, because they have higher bioavailability and are easier to digest. Our collalloc offers peptides broken down into the smallest possible molecules to effectively penetrate every layer of tissue, while still offering an excellent price-to-performance ratio. It is great to combine the collagen itself with supplementation of vitamin C, which acts as an intermediary in collagen synthesis in the body and boosts its effectiveness, strengthening the protein's anti-ageing effects. You can also choose a new product we love, namely collalloc NANO 2.0, which is already enriched with vitamin C and now has a refined formula with 95% absorption.
   
    
3. Healthy sleep: Aim for seven to eight hours of quality sleep every night. During sleep your body repairs and renews itself, including producing collagen. If you are not sure whether you are giving your body enough sleep, you can use one of the smart trackers, such as the Oura ring or Apple Watch, and track your sleep. 
   
    
4. Manage stress: Chronic stress can break down collagen. Find healthy ways to ease stress, such as yoga, walking or meditation.
   
    
5. Sun protection: Sunscreen is essential. Daily SPF application protects your skin against harmful UVA and UVB rays that deplete our collagen stores, and so works as a preventive measure. Most important is applying SPF to your face, neck and décolletage.