Mayans Secret Deep Collagen, Mayan's Secret
$408.11
Support bouncy, smooth-looking skin.
Noticing fine lines or skin that feels less bouncy? Did you know collagen is the most abundant protein in your body and forms the scaffolding of your skin? It may help support skin elasticity and hydration.
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. It forms the scaffolding of your skin, tendons, ligaments, bones and cartilage, giving them strength and flexibility. From our mid-twenties the body gradually makes less of it, which is one reason skin loses bounce and joints can feel stiffer with age. Collagen supplements provide this protein in an easy-to-absorb form, usually as hydrolysed collagen peptides sourced from bovine, marine or poultry tissue.
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Benefits & common uses
Benefits
- Helps support skin hydration and elasticity.
- May help support healthy hair and nails.
- May help support joint comfort and mobility, particularly with regular exercise.
- Provides amino acids, including glycine and proline, that help maintain connective tissue.
- May help support the maintenance of healthy tendons and ligaments.
- Helps maintain a normal protein intake when dietary intake is inadequate.
What people commonly use it for
- Skin dryness and fine lines (Several clinical trials suggest improved hydration and elasticity)
- Brittle nails and thinning hair (Some clinical studies suggest benefit)
- Joint stiffness and exercise-related joint discomfort (Some clinical studies suggest benefit, especially in active people)
- Recovery after exercise (Early research only)
- Skin firmness with age (Several clinical trials suggest benefit)
Suggested to use alongside
- Vitamin C: Needed by the body to make collagen
- Hyaluronic acid: Helps skin hold moisture
- Biotin: Nutrient for hair and nails
The science behind it
Collagen is a triple helix made of three amino acid chains. It is unusually rich in glycine, proline and hydroxyproline. There are at least 28 types, but three matter most for supplements:
- Type I: the most common type, found in skin, tendons, bone and ligaments. Often sourced from bovine hide or fish.
- Type II: the main collagen in cartilage. Often sourced from chicken sternum, and sold either hydrolysed or as a small-dose undenatured form.
- Type III: found alongside type I in skin, blood vessel walls and organs. Commonly present in bovine products.
Whole collagen is too large to absorb. Hydrolysed collagen peptides have been broken down by enzymes into short chains of two to several amino acids. Studies show that certain peptides, such as Pro-Hyp, appear in the blood after a dose and may signal fibroblasts, the cells that make new collagen and other skin matrix components.
A 2019 systematic review (Choi et al., Journal of Drugs in Dermatology) reported improvements in skin hydration and elasticity from oral collagen peptides. Your body also needs vitamin C to build collagen, because it is a cofactor for the enzymes that stabilise the helix. Low collagen turnover is not a deficiency disease in the usual sense, but dietary protein, sleep, sun protection and vitamin C all influence how well the tissue is maintained.
Product details & ingredients
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. This information is general in nature and not medical advice. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.
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Common questions
What is collagen and what does it do?
Collagen is a structural protein that gives skin, joints, bones and connective tissue their strength and flexibility. Your body makes less of it as you age. Supplements provide collagen-derived amino acids to support this tissue.
What is the difference between collagen types I, II and III?
Type I is the main collagen in skin, tendons and bone. Type II is found mostly in cartilage. Type III sits alongside type I in skin and blood vessels. Many supplements combine types I and III for skin, while type II is chosen for joints.
What are collagen peptides?
Collagen peptides, also called hydrolysed collagen, are collagen that has been broken into small pieces by enzymes. This makes them dissolve easily and be absorbed more readily than whole collagen.
When is the best time to take collagen?
There is no proven best time. Take it whenever it suits you, with or without food. Some people have it in a morning coffee or smoothie. Taking it with vitamin C may help your body use it.
How long does collagen take to work?
Most studies run for eight to twelve weeks before changes in skin or joint comfort are measured. Consistent daily use matters more than timing.
Is marine or bovine collagen better?
Marine collagen is mostly type I and suits those avoiding beef. Bovine collagen provides types I and III. Neither is clearly superior, so choose based on your diet and preferences.
Safety
Collagen is a protein food and is generally well tolerated. Avoid products from a source you are allergic to, such as fish, shellfish, egg or beef. Some people notice mild fullness or an aftertaste. Check with your healthcare professional if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have kidney concerns, before using high-protein supplements. Collagen from animal sources is not suitable for vegans.
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