Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It makes up 30% of the body’s overall protein and 70% of the protein found in the skin.

The word collagen comes from the Greek word kolla, which means glue. Collagen can be thought of as the glue that holds the body together. It provides structure, yet maintains flexibility, like glue would.

28 different types of collagen have been identified, numbered between 1 and 28. 80-90% of collagen in the human body are types 1, 2, and 3.

The skin is made up primarily of type 1 collagen, but type 3 is needed to support type 1.

Verisol®, the patented ingredient in Optimized Collagen, contains both type 1 and type 3 collagen.

Because Optimized Collagen includes type 1 and type 3 collagen it should also provide support for joints, ligaments, and bone marrow.

Collagen is primarily found in animal skin, bones, and tendons. Sources include bovine (cow), porcine (pig), fish, chicken and egg.

Different animals yield different types and quality of collagen. We use bovine in Optimized Collagen because it’s rich in high quality type 1 and 3 collagen, making it ideal for skin. It also includes the amino acid proline, which is protective against sun damage to the skin. Bovine collagen is also well researched and found to be safe and effective.

Because collagen is found in animal skin, bones, and tendons, and many of us don’t eat these parts of the animal, collagen intake from the diet is generally low.

Some foods are high in collagen, such as bone broth, gelatin, fatty fish (especially the skin and bones) and eggs, but these foods have obviously not been through the patented process that Verisol® has, to specifically target the fibroblast cells in the skin. Plus it’s much more convenient and effective to get a consistent daily dose in supplement / powder form.

Here are links to the relevant clinical studies:

Oral supplementation of specific collagen peptides has beneficial effects on human skin physiology: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study. 2014. Kiel, Germany. Subjects were women ages 35-55.

Oral intake of specific bioactive collagen peptides reduces skin wrinkles and increases dermal matrix synthesis. 2014. Kiel, Germany. Subjects were women ages 45-65.

Dietary Supplementation with Specific Collagen Peptides Has a Body Mass Index-Dependent Beneficial Effect on Cellulite Morphology. 2015. Kiel. Germany and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Subjects were women aged 24-50 with moderate cellulite.

Oral supplementation with specific bioactive collagen peptides improves nail growth and reduces symptoms of brittle nails. 2017. Porto Alegre, Brazil. There were 25 female participants.

Optimized Collagen is a powder, which comes with small 2.5 gram scoop. The daily dose is one scoop, which you mix with your drink of choice (which can be warm or cold). You can also cook with it in a number of recipes, the dish just needs a bit of liquid for the collagen to dissolve, but cooking with it may be more difficult to do on a consistent, daily basis.

Collagen is just pure protein broken down into tiny particles, so it’s unflavoured and odourless. If you add it to a water you might just detect there is something in there other that water, but it’s very subtle.

60 servings per container, you only need to take one serving per day, so one tub will last 60 days.

Optimized Collagen is recommended for anyone over the age of 18 who is concerned about skin health and wrinkles, hair and nails.

Both men and women need collagen in the same way. Women are generally more concerned with wrinkles, therefore collagen can address that concern. Women also have thinner skin than men and wrinkles may show up sooner. For men, collagen does support healthy hair and may slow age-related hair loss.

Collagen supplements generally are not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless they have consulted a doctor first. They should also be avoided by those who need to follow a low-protein diet due to kidney or liver failure.

Collagen supplements are considered safe for most people.

There are no significant side effects reported with collagen supplements.

Yes, you can take both at the same time, there is no interaction between the two.

Collagen is a protein whereas biotin is a vitamin. Proteins provide structure to the skin (and the rest of the body), while vitamins help the body make healthy protein.

Because Optimized Collagen and HairAnew work in different ways they complement one another for even better results.

Yes, if for any reason you are dissatisfied with Optimized Collagen, just contact us and we will provide you with a full refund.