Collagen And Your Brain – 5 Ways It Helps

If you know anything about collagen, you’re aware that it has taken the beauty industry by storm.

It’s also a MUST amongst workout enthusiasts, thanks to how it helps build muscle and supports joint health.

But collagen has even more tricks up its sleeve. For instance, collagen can help with the health of your brain.

Through many aspects, big and small, this fibrous protein can support the mind. That’s right! Collagen helps you with beauty AND brains!

I know this may seem surprising or even unbelievable, but once you read the details in this blog, it will all make sense. Trust me!

Keep reading to find out what I mean!

Collagen and the brain

While collagen supports the structural integrity of much of your body, it isn’t what makes up your brain. In fact, collagen makes up only 0.1% of the protein in your brain. But it still helps your brain. This is both directly and indirectly.

Before I get into the top 5 ways collagen directly supports your brain’s health, it helps to know another important thing about collagen:

Collagen is 33% glycine.

Glycine is an amino acid. Within the brain, this amino acid acts as a neurotransmitter. As such, it regulates cognition, mood, appetite and digestion, immune function, pain perception, and sleep. Glycine is also involved in the production of other biochemicals that influence these body functions.

In particular, glycine helps the body make serotonin – a hormone and neurotransmitter that has a major impact on sleep and mood. It also influences key receptors in the brain that affect learning and memory. So when you’re giving your body collagen… You’re also providing it with glycine that it can use as needed.

That being said, let’s learn the specific brain benefits your body gets when collagen levels are high and healthy!

The 5 ways collagen promotes a healthy brain

Now that we’ve learned more about collagen and its main component, glycine, let’s jump into the top ways it can help promote the health of your brain!

#1 – Reduces risk of neurodegeneration

Research has found collagen to exhibit certain neuroprotective abilities.

For example, scientists from Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease (GIND), UCSF, and Stanford looked at collagen and its relationship with amyloid-beta (Aβ) proteins. [1]

See, Aβ proteins attack neurons through oxidative stress and inflammation. This leads to the death of brain cells and, ultimately, cognitive decline.

But what the scientists found blew them away. Collagen actually protects the brain against these Aβ proteins, blocking them from attacking neurons. What’s more interesting, however, is that the researchers found that collagen levels were naturally increased in the brains of those experiencing cognitive decline.

Why?

Because the body was doing its best to create as much collagen as possible to fight off the attacking Aβ proteins.

So, what do I say?

Help a brain out and send more collagen in!

#2 – Boosts cognitive function

Remember how I mentioned that collagen is 33% glycine?

Well, the body can take that glycine and boost the function of the brain through various mechanisms.

Studies show glycine benefits cognitive performance – like memory and learning – along with the function of the central nervous system. This is because of how it plays a role in the metabolic synthesis of certain nutrients that the brain and nerves use for energy. [2, 3]

One example is how it helps regulate nerve impulses throughout the body by balancing electrolyte levels, such as calcium, chloride, and potassium.

Additionally, due to its role in both nerve and neurotransmitter functions, glycine can improve sleep, mental performance, bodily sensations, mood, memory, and behavior.

All in all, your brain NEEDS glycine to function properly.

As such, maintaining adequate levels can positively impact cognitive processes.

#3 – Helps repair brain tissue

Just like collagen can be used for healing and repairing degeneration in skin and joints, it can have regenerative capabilities in the brain.

For example, one of the markers of brain health is the integrity of the brain’s white and grey matter. A pilot trial on 30 participants aged 49-63 years determined that 5g of collagen daily over a four-week period showed measurable, significant improvements in the structure of the brain and contributed to improved cognitive function! [4]

#4 – Supports mental well-being

Due to some of the processes discussed above, glycine can help reduce the symptoms of mental illness.

See, in the brain, glycine is what’s referred to as an “inhibitor.” All this means is that when the brain becomes too excited or overstimulated – and with everything that comes at us on a day-to-day basis, our brains are always overexcited – glycine can help calm things down.

It can reduce hyperactivity in the brain and even play a role in the treatment or prevention of certain mental disorders.

In this way, it’s a crucial component of maintaining homeostasis within the brain, allowing things to stay balanced. Not too excited, not too relaxed.

As such, it can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety, along with a range of hyperactive mental health disorders.

With the support of collagen, you can help calm your brain.

And speaking of calming down…

#5 – Promotes better sleep

Thanks to the calming effects of glycine, the glycine in collagen can help you achieve better sleep.

Studies show that glycine can help you fall asleep more quickly, increase your sleep efficiency, reduce symptoms of insomnia, improve sleep quality, and promote a deeper, more restful sleep.

One reason for this is that glycine actually helps regulate your body’s temperature. When you sleep, your body temperature drops to a certain level, and it can be difficult to achieve a restful sleep if this temperature is not reached.

Another reason has to do with serotonin – a neurotransmitter. Research has shown that serotonin stimulates the production of melatonin. This is the hormone which regulates your sleep-wake cycle – telling your body when it’s time for bed and when it’s time to wake up.

So, if you’re having difficulty not just finding sleep but staying asleep, a boost of glycine-rich collagen may be just what you need!

How to get collagen your body can actually absorb

So now you know how collagen can help you on the outside AND the inside!

But if you’re looking for a collagen supplement to help replace what your body is losing with every passing year… You’re going to want to make sure you get one that your body can take in and use.

See, collagen is notoriously difficult for the body to absorb. Thankfully, EverBella utilizes a patented micelle liposomal formula. This means that the collagen is wrapped in natural lipids so that they don’t break down in the stomach and completely pass through you unabsorbed.

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Four Amazing Collagen Studies From 2023

In the health and beauty world, we’re constantly bombarded with the next big thing that will change out hair and skin for good. But these typically almost always end up being another fad or trend, with the one study it was hanging on being debunked. Then it disappears into the past and a new trend comes along.

Collagen is not a trend.

I can’t put it any more simple than this: collagen is what gives your skin structure, so maintaining proper levels is key to healthy skin free from wrinkles, sagging, thinness, or crepiness.

Research surrounding this is overwhelming. And it’s not just your skin. Collagen provides structure to your bones, joints, and pretty much all the tissue throughout your body.

As a result, study after study comes out every year, reminding us of the impact collagen can have on our health when we boost and maintain our levels.

Though a TON of collagen studies were published in 2023, I want to share four interesting ones with you below. From slowing aging in your skin to increasing bone density, these studies are pretty impressive and are a great reminder that collagen isn’t going anywhere!

Study #1 – Certain Formulas Offer Higher Skin Health

Collagen supplements come in all shapes and sizes.

For example, many collagen supplements come in that chalky powder that always clumps when you try to stir it into your drink. While EverBella’s Collagen comes in delicious single-serving liquid packets that are sugar-free. But, according to this study, that’s not the only way EverBella comes out on top.

See, collagen is a protein, meaning it’s made up of a chain of amino acids. The main amino acids that make up collagen are proline, glycine, and hydroxyproline.

However, some collagen supplements don’t add equal parts of each of these amino acids or take into consideration that your body may need more of some amino acids than others to properly form collagen.

This study speaks to that by showing the following:

Collagen formulas high in hydroxyproline benefit the skin much more than formulas with lower amounts of the amino acid.

The study found that participants taking a formula with higher levels of hydroxyproline increased skin collagen significantly better than more standard formulas, as did skin elasticity.

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Access to the study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37970760/

Reference: Chen, L., Lv, Y., Xu, F., & Zhong, F. (2023). The effect of oral supplements containing collagen peptides rich in X-Hyp or X-Hyp-Gly compared with normal collagen hydrolysates on skin elasticity and collagen holes: a randomised double-blind clinical study. Food & function, 14(23), 10628–10638. https://doi.org/10.1039/d3fo02873a.

Study #2 – Protected Bones

As mentioned earlier, collagen is the structure for many components of your body, including your bones. In fact, about 30-40% of your bones are collagen! They’re the foundation on which minerals like calcium and magnesium form to help you build strong and resilient bones. If this foundation is lacking, the minerals have no foundation and can easily break or fracture.

This second study shows us just how crucial this foundation is for our bone health. Researchers looked at elite cyclists, who often have low bone mineral density (BMD) due to the stressful exercise constantly being placed upon their bones.

These elite cyclists were provided with a daily dose of collagen to add to their daily exercise regimen. Researchers found that this new routine significantly increased bone density within major bones, including the hips and spine, in the cyclists.

Just like a building needs its foundation to stand, so do you. Literally. Otherwise, instead of your bones being solid bars of steel, they’d be like vulnerable sand castles with nothing of strength holding them together.

Access to the study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37883634/

Reference: Hilkens, L., van Schijndel, N., Weijer, V. C. R., Decroix, L., Bons, J., van Loon, L. J. C., & van Dijk, J. W. (2023). Jumping Exercise Combined With Collagen Supplementation Preserves Bone Mineral Density in Elite Cyclists. International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism, 34(1), 38–47. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijsnem.2023-0080.

Study #3 – Younger Skin

Remember when I said most fads and trends fizzle out, usually with studies coming out showing that what we were promised about it isn’t actually true, or it was misconstrued in some way.

Well, that still hasn’t happened with collagen. In fact, studies like this next one just keep coming up, and I wanted to include it in this post as a reminder that collagen isn’t going anywhere. It’s the real deal.

In this study, researchers gave participants a daily dose of collagen, or a placebo, for 12 weeks. Before the trial, they measured the skin for wrinking, hydration, and elasticity.

Following the trial, those who were taking the collagen saw a significant reduction in wrinkles and an increase in hydration and elasticity.

Again, this is just another study out there now showing us that when we provide our body with the structural protein our skin relies on, our skin is better off for it.

Access to the study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37822045/

Reference: Seong, S. H., Lee, Y. I., Lee, J., Choi, S., Kim, I. A., Suk, J., Jung, I., Baeg, C., Kim, J., Oh, D., & Lee, J. H. (2024). Low-molecular-weight collagen peptides supplement promotes a healthy skin: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study. Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 23(2), 554–562. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.16026.

Study #4 – Improves Arthritis Exercise Therapy

Just like your bones require collagen, so do your joints. When joints wear down, the cartilage that used to guide and cushion the movement disappears, and what’s left is bone on bone – hence why arthritis is so painful. Then, your bone starts to wear away.

To help mitigate osteoarthritis, exercise therapy is typically prescribed. This is because ensuring that the muscles in the affected area don’t atrophy is extremely important. If your cartilage and bones are wearing away, you only have your muscles left to rely on.

This final study I want to share with you today involved patients with knee osteoarthritis. It showed that those undergoing exercise therapy saw a considerable increase in positive changes within their knees when they added a collagen supplement to their regimen. This included knee muscle strength, range of motion, and the risk factor for a knee injury.

Unsurprisingly, collagen is also a key part of your muscles, and other studies have shown that those who work out see an increase in muscle growth when they supplement with collagen. This is likely what we’re seeing here as well.

Access to the study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38063519/

Reference: Thomas, D. T., Prabhakar, A. J., Eapen, C., Patel, V. D., Palaniswamy, V., Dsouza, M. C., R, S., & Kamat, Y. D. (2023). Comparison of Single and Combined Treatment with Exercise Therapy and Collagen Supplementation on Early Knee Arthritis among Athletes-A Quasi-Randomized Trial. International journal of environmental research and public health, 20(23), 7088. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20237088.

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Collagen Banking: What It Is And How To Do It

In your skin is a protein called collagen. This structural protein is part of a vast network within your skin, which holds everything together, keeping your skin firm, elastic, and wrinkle-free. But here’s the thing… as we age, we lose out collagen. [1]

Right now, as you’re reading this, your collagen levels are going down. It’s a mix of you losing collagen at a faster rate (I’ll get into why below) and your aging body struggling to make more collagen and collagen that is as strong and resilient as the collagen it’s replacing. Experts estimate that adults lose at least 1% of their collagen every year. And diet, smoking, drinking alcohol, and sun exposure can only exacerbate this number. [2, 3]

Collagen loss is what makes your skin age. Losing this crucial structure within your skin slowly causes it to sag, wrinkle, blemish easily, and more.

So, to combat skin aging, we must slow or even prevent collagen loss. But how do we do that?

Collagen banking.

What is collagen banking?

Collagen banking is a new trend that essentially says this: if our skin is getting older due to a loss of collagen, why not just make sure we have a lot of collagen? The same way you’d bank money for retirement, bank collagen for your aging self so that your skin remains intact, healthy, and wrinkle-free no matter how old you are.

How do you make sure you “bank” collagen? It comes down to three main actions:

1️⃣ Preventative measures: Be sure to avoid lifestyle factors that quickly degrade your collagen and make it difficult for your body to produce new collagen.

2️⃣ Proactive measures: Add things to your routine that help support collagen synthesis and protect your collagen.

3️⃣ A collagen supplement: The most important part of collagen banking is a daily surge of collagen and consistently providing your body with quality collagen.

Let’s take a closer look at how you can achieve all three of these so that you have a high supply of quality collagen and youthful, beautiful skin that will have people saying wow!

Preventative measures: What to avoid

There are many things within and outside of your control that are harming your collagen, which has drastic effects throughout your body, including wrinkles, achy joints, thin hair, and more.

While some of these you may not be able to avoid (like aging), knowing how and why these things deplete your collagen is super important if you’re going to bank collagen properly.

Keep reading to find out what could be causing your collagen levels to drop!

1. Age

This is the most unfortunate one. As mentioned, the simple act of aging – which none of us can avoid – depletes your collagen. But why?

Within your body are cells called fibroblasts. These are the cells that produce collagen within your body. But as they age, their collagen-producing abilities diminish. They amount of these cells also declines with age. This means less collagen is made, and when it is made, it’s not as strong.

This results in skin that loosens and wrinkles, becomes dull, and can’t retain water as well. But depleting collagen due to age isn’t even close to the biggest thing damaging your collagen. The good news is that, while this one may be less in your control (outside of replenishing this lost collagen), most other factors you can control.

2. UV exposure

Your skin being directly exposed to the sun (without protection like sunscreen) is the number one cause of loss of collagen and skin aging.

The sun’s harmful rays enter the middle layer of the skin (the dermis) and accelerate collagen breakdown. They also give rise to free radicals that further break down collagen by increasing the presence of enzymes in the skin.

If that wasn’t bad enough, UV exposure disrupts the rate of collagen production in the body. This makes UV exposure a double whammy when it comes to your collagen.

Sunscreen, hats, staying in the shade, and being mindful of the UV index will be a major help to your skin as you age.

3. An unhealthy diet

Your diet could be degrading your collagen, meaning a simple change in food choices could lead to healthier skin.

Collagen production in the body is strongly influenced by nutrient intake. Including foods with high protein content for amino acids that are needed to build collagen, like poultry or other healthy meat options, go a long way in providing your body with strong collagen. Foods like berries that are high in antioxidants can help protect your collagen from being broken down by free radicals, allowing you to maintain healthier levels.

However, avoiding certain foods can also make a big difference. For example, sugar is detrimental to collagen and skin health as it breaks down elastin and collagen. If you have a sweet tooth, consider opting for healthier sweeteners instead.

Alcohol and cigarettes are both also terrible for your collagen, with smoking being considered one of the fastest ways to deplete your collagen levels.

All in all, just be sure to consume a diverse diet of whole foods so that your body can take in a wide range of nutrients.

4. Low vitamin C

Speaking of nutrients, vitamin C is one of the most important vitamins you can take when it comes to collagen.

Vitamin C fights free radicals and limits the damage caused by the sun’s UV rays. One of the most powerful antioxidants you can consume, vitamin C helps protect the skin from damage caused by pollution. The easiest way to fight free radicals (which destroy collagen) is to increase the amount of antioxidants in your body. And higher vitamin C levels are a great way to do this.

Consider adding lots of fruits and vegetables that are high in vitamin C to your diet, or add a high-quality liposomal vitamin C to your supplement regimen.

5. Stress

It may seem strange that feeling a certain way can degrade your skin and your collagen, but it’s true.

For starters, stress is pro-inflammatory, which interferes with the body’s natural ability to produce collagen. Stress also increases the levels of the stress hormone cortisol within your body. Cortisol also interrupts your body’s collagen production.

When your body is in a stressful state, most of your energy goes to counter the stress and inflammation that’s caused as a result, leaving less room for things like collagen production.

Proactive measures: Things that boost collagen

On the other hand, there are changes you can make in your life that will naturally boost your collagen levels. As you may suspect, healthy habits will go a long way, but there are also certain foods you can eat and things you can add to your skincare routine to help out your collagen.

1. Exercise

Ah, good old exercise. It helps your body with so much, and skin health isn’t an exception. Have you ever noticed that those who exercise regularly have a glow to them and may even look younger? One of the reasons for this actually has to do with collagen.

When you exercise, you increase blood flow throughout your body, allowing even the smallest blood vessel networks to receive more oxygen and nutrients. When this influx hits your skin, your body can more easily produce collagen. [4]

On top of that, when you exercise, you strengthen your heart so that it can pump blood more effectively, even at rest. This allows better collagen production in your skin around the clock.

This is why those who exercise regularly appear to age slower: because their skin has more collagen!

2. Hyaluronic acid

If you’re into health and beauty, you’ve likely come across this ingredient before. It’s a compound naturally produced by your body, found mostly in the eyes, joints, and skin. As a beauty ingredient, it hydrates your skin and locks in that moisture. But it also helps with collagen.

Plenty of research has shown that applying hyaluronic acid to your skin can not just boost collagen production but also increase the quality of the collagen your body is creating – a double whammy! [5, 6]

Adding hyaluronic acid to your skincare routine is a great way to help your body in the fight against collagen loss.

3. Aloe vera

You may have seen an aloe vera plant in a friend’s house, or perhaps you have one in your own home. These plants have thick, long “leaves” that can be split or cut open to reveal a beneficial gel-like substance.

People often use aloe vera gel to treat sunburns and rashes. That’s because it contains compounds that can calm both of these conditions, bringing relief.

However, aloe vera can also boost collagen levels. One study from 2015 found that daily aloe vera use increased skin hydration, lessened wrinkle depth, and nearly doubled the amount of collagen and hyaluronic acid in the skin! [7]

So, next time you’re in the plant store, consider grabbing an aloe vera plant to help you with your skincare to naturally boost collagen levels!

4. Antioxidants

Through natural and normal metabolic processes, your body creates what are called “free radicals.” These are unstable molecules that damage cells – including collagen – by stealing their electrons. Exposure to chemicals, cigarette smoke, alcohol, and processed foods can also increase the amount of free radicals in your body.

Antioxidants neutralize free radicals, protecting your cells and your collagen. When it comes to protecting your collagen, antioxidants are the top dog. This is why research has shown that antioxidants benefit the health of your skin. [8]

Foods rich in antioxidants include:

✅ Berries

✅ Green tea

✅ Mulberry extract

✅ Broccoli

✅ Spinach

✅ Pomegranates

✅ Coffee

✅ Cinnamon

✅ Dark chocolate

✅ Basil, oregano, and thyme

5. Retinol and other carotenoids

As mentioned, UV rays are the biggest thing damaging your collagen. But, obviously, you can’t fully avoid sun exposure. That’s where certain antioxidants like retinol and beta-carotene come in. These are both derivatives of vitamin A and can protect your skin.

Research shows that retinoids can protect your skin from sunlight by preventing UV rays from breaking down collagen. [9]

To get retinol, eat foods high in vitamin A, such as:

✅ Beef liver

✅ Sweet potatoes

✅ Spinach

✅ Pumpkin

✅ Carrots

6. Light therapy

While you should avoid sunlight, there are other lights that can actually boost the collagen in your skin.

One such type of light is red light therapy. Researchers have found that this type of light therapy can be a quick and safe way to increase collagen in the skin. [10]

Other studies have found that red light combined with near-infrared light on skin cells boosted the production of collagen and elastin – another important structural protein of the skin. [11]

While you can undergo your own light therapy at home, many dermatologists offer it at their clinics, and it’s best to consult with one before investing in lights for use at home.

A collagen supplement

Last but certainly not least, you have to ensure that you’re taking in high-quality collagen on a daily basis. While finding ways to stimulate collagen production and slow down the degradation of your collagen is definitely useful, nothing beats simply topping up using a top-rated collagen supplement.

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6 Reasons To Take Japanese Knotweed

While getting all of your vitamins and minerals is super important for your health, whether that’s beauty benefits or general well-being, there are other compounds that you may not be as familiar with that can also have an amazing impact on how you look and feel.

One such compound is Japanese knotweed. Known scientifically as Fallopia japonica, Japanese knotweed is a vegetable native to East Asia, including Japan, China, and Korea. A member of the buckwheat family, it somewhat resembles bamboo and has broad, oval leaves. It’s also invasive to North America, and several regions have to regulate the plant to limit its wild growth.

When it comes to your health, Japanese knotweed has many benefits, which makes it a great supplement to take. If you’re wondering what health effects you could experience from Japanese knotweed, then keep reading!

6 Japanese Knotweed Benefits

1. Could Improve Lifespan Thanks To Resveratrol

Japanese knotweed is one of the richest natural sources of resveratrol, a polyphenolic compound known for its antioxidant properties.

This compound helps combat oxidative stress in the body, reducing the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and even some cancers. [1, 2]

In fact, resveratrol has become a major area of research for many scientists after discovering that resveratrol intake is directly linked to a longer lifespan in many animals. This is believed to be because resveratrol activates certain genes that ward off the diseases of aging. [3, 4]

The compound also protects the brain from cognitive decline, and this is actually one of the reasons why some researchers claim that red wine is healthy for you – because it contains resveratrol. [5]

Regular consumption of resveratrol may enhance overall well-being and quality of life. But not only can it help the way you feel, but the way you look…

2. Turns The Clock Back On Your Skin

Japanese knotweed has been found to contain compounds that eliminate and prevent the presence of harmful compounds in the skin that destroy collagen, hyaluronic acid (a natural hydrating substance within skin tissue), and elastin. [6]

The resveratrol in Japanese knotweed is also very beneficial for your skin, protecting cells and slowing aging. In fact, a 2014 study found that after just 12 weeks of resveratrol use, fine lines and wrinkles were greatly reduced while elasticity was significantly improved. [7]

In addition, the antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds found in Japanese knotweed are beneficial for skin health. They help protect the skin from damage caused by UV rays and pollution, reducing signs of aging and promoting a clearer complexion.

As such, using products infused with Japanese knotweed can result in healthier, more resilient skin.

3. Powerful Anti-Inflammatory Properties

The plant contains various compounds, including flavonoids, that exhibit strong anti-inflammatory effects. By inhibiting the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, Japanese knotweed can help alleviate symptoms associated with conditions like arthritis and other inflammatory disorders.

Not only that, inflammation is linked to almost every disease, meaning fighting off inflammation is fighting off disease.

As a result, incorporating this plant into the diet may lead to reduced pain and improved mobility, contributing to a better quality of life.

4. Beneficial For Diabetics

Some studies suggest that the compounds in Japanese knotweed can help regulate blood sugar levels. This is once again thanks to resveratrol.

Research has shown that resveratrol could be extremely beneficial to those with blood sugar conditions such as diabetes. Studies have shown that the compound modulates glucose levels, decreases insulin resistance, inhibits chronic inflammation, improves blood lipid profiles, and lowers blood pressure. Researchers also believe that it could prevent and slow the development of diabetes-related complications. [8]

By improving insulin sensitivity and reducing glucose absorption in the intestines, it may aid in the management of diabetes and metabolic syndrome. This regulation can lead to more stable energy levels and reduced cravings, contributing to better overall metabolic health.

5. Blocks The Bad Guys

All of the time, there are harmful microorganisms trying to infiltrate your body and spread illness. Thankfully, Japanese knotweed has demonstrated antimicrobial properties, which can help combat these harmful bacteria and viruses.

This ability may bolster the immune system, reducing the likelihood of infections and illnesses. By supporting immune function, the plant can contribute to better health outcomes, especially during cold and flu seasons.

6. Boosts Memory And Cognition By 33%

Emerging research suggests that resveratrol in Japanese knotweed may support cognitive function by protecting brain cells from oxidative stress and inflammation.

For example, one study found that after 12 months of daily resveratrol intake, cognitive performance, including memory, increased by 33% compared to those taking a placebo! [9]

This neuroprotective effect could potentially lower the risk of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Maintaining cognitive health can improve overall mental clarity and quality of life, especially as one ages.

In summary, Japanese knotweed offers a variety of health benefits due to its rich phytochemical content, particularly resveratrol. From promoting cardiovascular and digestive health to supporting skin and cognitive function, incorporating this versatile plant into your diet can have far-reaching positive effects on your overall well-being.

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Are You Low In Biotin? 3 Myths That Explain Why You Might Be

Biotin, or vitamin B7, is a crucial nutrient responsible for metabolism, beauty, energy, and more. But many people don’t give it much thought. You hear a lot about vitamins C and D, but B7 is also important, and perhaps even more important for you to learn about, since you could be low in vitamin B7 without even realizing it.

But after reading this blog, you’ll learn why so many falsely believe their biotin levels are nothing to worry about, causing problems like a 2016 study that tested women with hair loss and found that nearly 40% of them were deficient in biotin! [1]

And these women had no idea.

So, you may now be wondering if YOU could be low on this vitamin without knowing. Let’s go over some of the tell-tale signs that you could be low in this nutrient.

Signs of a biotin deficiency

If your biotin levels are low, the good news is this: your body has ways of telling you.

But here’s the bad news: most people mistake these symptoms for “normal” feelings in today’s stressful and busy society. Or, they may think they’re simply signs of “getting older.” Big mistake!

You’ll see what I mean when you read the below list.

These are tell-tale signs that you may be low in biotin:

❌ Hair loss

❌ Depression

❌ Lack of appetite

❌ Fatigue

❌ Insomnia

❌ Dry eyes

❌ Lethargy

❌ Skin blemishes

❌ Brittle nails

Tell anyone you have the above symptoms, and they’ll likely tell you that you’re stressed. While looking for ways to deal with stress is great for your health, it won’t stave off a deficiency or raise your biotin levels, which have been low for WAY too long if you’re feeling multiples of the above.

But if the symptoms of a biotin deficiency can be so poor for your health and make you feel so lousy, why do people often forget about it?

It has to do with some of the myths floating around about biotin.

3 Biotin Myths

When it comes to biotin myths, it has to do with what most people (if they’ve even heard of biotin) will tell you about the nutrient when asked.

These three responses have since become common myths and are why people dismiss low biotin as an issue altogether.

Let’s take a look at these three things you may have heard about biotin and why they’re wrong.

1. “A biotin deficiency is impossible.”

People don’t seem to talk about a biotin deficiency.

They act like it can’t even happen until researchers find people who are losing their hair, have brittle nails, and have poor skin and test their vitamin levels, only to find that they’re alarmingly low in biotin.

This very thing was showcased in a review of TWENTY studies that all looked at biotin levels in those experiencing hair loss and brittle nails, found that they were extremely low in biotin, and taking a high-quality biotin supplement rapidly improved their symptoms. [2]

It also doesn’t help that the symptoms of a biotin deficiency are things like depression, fatigue, and insomnia, ie. things that our society sadly sees as “part of life.” But WAY more people may be suffering than we think. Which brings me to my next point…

2. “You can get enough biotin through your diet.”

It’s true that biotin is present in a range of foods, such as lentils, mushrooms, and sweet potatoes.

But do they have enough?

That’s the most important question here. So, let’s take a look!

One of the foods highest in biotin is sunflower seeds. But here’s a thing… a quarter cup only contains 10% of your recommended daily intake.

Are you eating two and a half cups of sunflower seeds per day?

Probably not. But even if you are, remember that the recommended daily intake is only the amount needed to avoid a full-blown deficiency, NOT the amount needed to thrive.

Plus, the unfortunate truth is that due to soil degradation, our food is getting less and less nutritious. So much so that researchers have stated that we’d have to eat EIGHT of today’s oranges to get the same amount of nutrition that our grandparents would have gotten from just one orange. [3]

But maybe you’re not worried because you do one other thing…

3. “Just take biotin supplements.”

This may be the worst part of it all. Why? Because we’ve been further misled into thinking a biotin deficiency couldn’t possibly be our issue because we pop a tablet every morning that contains vitamin B7.

But the unfortunate truth is that conventional supplements don’t make a difference.

So unless you’re taking a biotin supplement that’s guaranteed to get absorbed thanks to a sophisticated delivery method, you’re no better off than the rest of us.

But if there’s one thing I don’t want to do, it’s tell you about a problem without offering a solution.

So here’s what you can do to never again fall victim to being unknowingly low in biotin:

Take EverBella’s Complete Biotin Plus formula.

Unlike conventional pills or powders, my delicious liquid formula is infused with a patented micelle liposomal complex that ensures FULL absorption of top-quality biotin into your system.

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5 Things That Destroy Your Collagen

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It’s responsible for giving structure to your skin, joints, organ tissues, blood vessels, bones, and more. Think of it like the glue that holds your body together.

But here’s the unfortunate part…

Your body is losing out on collagen right now.

How is this happening? Well, that’s what this blog is all about. I’m going to outline the top five ways that your body loses collagen (plus what you can do about it).

Worried that you could have a collagen deficiency? Read my blog, 6 Signs Of Collagen Deficiency, by clicking here.

Knowing what’s causing your collagen levels to drop can help you do something about it – maintaining proper levels for a youthful body through and through, no matter your age!

5 things that destroy your collagen

There are many things within and outside of your control that are harming your collagen, which has drastic effects throughout your body, including wrinkles, achy joints, thin hair, and more.

Keep reading to find out what could be causing your collagen levels to drop!