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It's all for your health.
By Aly Walansky — Written on Sep 19, 2019
Collagen is more important to our bodies than many of us fully realize. As we age, our body' natural collagen production slows, and our skin begins to become loose and less vibrant. Supplementing with collagen provides skin rejuvenating amino acids.
But collagen benefits our whole body because it's the most abundant protein in our bodies, so we need a lot of it. Not only is collagen incredible for your hair, skin, nails, bones, and joints, but it's amazing for overall heart health, promotes restful sleep, boosts mood, and reduces stress and anxiety.
Collagen also improves digestion and helps build stronger leaner muscles. So, it's always a good idea to have more of it. And these collagen gummies help.
Of course, before putting anything into your body, it's important to determine if it's the correct route for you. There are some things to look for when purchasing your collagen gummies.
Says Dr. Debra Jaliman, a board-certified dermatologist, and Assistant Professor of Dermatology Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, “Make sure they don’t have too much sugar. Some add more sugars than others. Some use sugar alcohols, which can cause issues for some people, such as bloating."
Another thing to look for? Food coloring. "Food colorings are added to many to give them that appealing look. Look for gummies that contain no artificial colors. They also sell gelatin-free gummies," Jaliman continues.
“I don’t see any real negatives to getting some collagen in your body via gummies. Collagen consumption can increase skin elasticity and can help your body’s skin repair process, thus encouraging your body to form new collagen. Make an educated decision when taking supplements. Look to see if the gummies have fillers, which some do."
1. Be Live Hydrolyzed Gummies
BeLive's Collagen Gummies contain Type I and Type III collagen peptides that are easily digestible. It's great for hair, skin, and nails when taking two gummies per day.
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2. HairOmega Multivitamin Gummy System
The unique formula of each DrFormulas HairOmega gummy works together synergistically to support thicker, stronger, longer-lasting hair. Just take two gummies from each bottle everyday.
(DrFormulas, $21.21)
3. Bloommy Biotin, Keratin & Collagen Gummies
The optimal blend of nature's perfect hair-friendly ingredients: Keratin, Collagen, MSM, Bamboo & Biotin (or Vitamin B7). They work together to support, protect and promote. Enjoy radiant skin and stronger nails while your hair is growing faster, fuller and healthier.
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4. Havasu Nutrition Collagen Gummies
These gummies contain Type I and Type III Collagen that are easily digestible. The gummies are pactin-based so your mouth starts to break down the gummy when it hits your mouth, making it easier for you to digest and absorb the ingredients.
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5. MAV Nutrition Collagen Hair Vitamins Gummy
These gummies support improved appearance of hair, skin and nails in a delicious chewable gummy. Each serving provides 50 mg of hydrolyzed collagen Type I & III with essential vitamins and minerals that strengthen hair, nails and skin.
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6. Flamingo Supplements Hydrolyzed Collagen Gummies
Packed with hydrolyzed collagen, these gummies will become an integral part of your daily routine from now on. They have no gelatin, harmful substances and additives, and are suitable for Kosher and Halal diet.
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7. Purify Life Collagen Gummies
There are 90 gummies in each jar. They become a daily beauty routine for anyone who wants to stimulate healthier hair, stronger nails, glowing skin and stronger joints.
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8. NeoCell Beauty Bursts Collagen Soft Chews
A combination of Types I & III hydrolyzed collagen peptides, Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C, Beauty Bursts provide some of the necessary building blocks for collagen regeneration in a delicious Super Fruit Punch flavored soft chew.
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9. Vitauthority Super Collagen Gummies
Super Collagen Gummies contains 100 percent Hydrolyzed Collagen rich in Type I and III Collagen. They can help minimize fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity, and support healthy joints.
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10. Nature Made Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies
Try this for help maintaining healthy hair, skin and nails. It also contains biotin which supports carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism, as well as collagen synthesis with vitamin C.
(Target, $6.99)
11. Premium Multi Collagen Peptides Capsules
An all-in-one proprietary collagen protein blend means this is the only collagen supplement you will need to slow down aging. Where other products only contain one or two types of collagen, this collagen complex contains all 5 types that help to maintain a young, strong, and healthy body.
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12. Marine Collagen Gummy Bears
Contains two particular amino acids: glycine and proline, which help with blocking endotoxin and transporting nutrients for body cells to utilize for energy. It also acts as an antioxidant for the body to prevent cell damage from free radicals.
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13. Nature's Way Alive! Multivitamin with Biotin and Collagen
Support lustrous hair, strong nails and vibrant skin with 5,000 mcg of Biotin and 300 mg of Collagen. It includes Anitoxidants A, C and E in addition to an Orchard Fruits and Garden Veggies blend.
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14. Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions with Biotin and Collagen
This gummy supports lustrous Hair, healthy nails and vibrant skin with 100 mg of collagen per serving, and a new citrus flavor that’s rather yummy.
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15. Nuton Collagen Gummies
Nuton's Collagen Gummies are some of the tastiest gummy vitamins out there with a healthy dose of Type I and Type III hydrolyzed collagen with minimal sugar.
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16. Mr. Gummy Vitamins Collagen Supplement
With these gummies, you will be getting 96 mg of Collagen, which is enough to supplement and support healthy skin, hair, bones, muscles and tendons in the most natural and safe way possible.
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17. IntrinsicNutrition Collagen Gummies
These collagen gummies contain Type III Marine Collagen (Tilapia). It's great for hair, skin, and nails.
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18. OLLY Glowing Skin Gummy
Olly glowing skin gummy has a blend of super ingredients in a Blueberry & Pomegranate flavored supplement. Hyaluronic acid helps smooth and moisturize. An expert blend of hyaluronic acid, marine collagen and sea Buckthorn, Hyaluronic acid, this juicy molecule helps plump skin from within.
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19. Life Extension Youthful Collagen
This gummy helps smooth the appearance of wrinkles, supports healthy skin hydration, promotes youthful skin elasticity and health, via a cherry-flavored gummy.
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20. Vitafusion Extra Strength Biotin Gummies
With a natural blueberry flavor, it's free of gluten and high fructose corn syrup, speeds up carbohydrate metabolism, and helps with hair, skin and nails.
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Aly Walansky is a NY-based lifestyles writer who focuses on health, wellness, and relationships. Her work appears in dozens of digital and print publications regularly. Visit her on Twitter or email her.
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