Can You Put Collagen in Coffee?

What is collagen?

Collage-n has nothing to do with higher education or university, but let me teach you a thing or two about it anyway. Collagen makes up about one-third of the protein in your body. Your skin and joints depend on this protein for maintaining structure, strength and resiliency. When you are younger, collagen is continually repaired and replaced. As you age, the body’s ability to replenish collagen declines by roughly 1% each year. This loss of collagen makes it harder to support healthy skin and joint function.

Collagen is a large protein that cannot be easily digested or absorbed by the body, but partially broken-down collagen—known as hydrolyzed collagen (AKA collagen powder)— is highly absorbable. Consumed orally, this collagen powder can help stimulate the production of new collagen in the skin and joints.

What are the benefits of collagen?

Everybody would love to look and feel a little bit younger, am I right? By incorporating collagen into your wellness routine, every day will feel like #ThrowbackThursday as you start to feel and look like your youthful self again.

Collagen supports joint comfort health and cartilage health, giving you more mobility throughout your day. Best of all, it is like a time machine for your skin; promoting skin hydration, elasticity and overall texture and condition to give you a healthy glow – you glow girl (or guy!). So long, wrinkles; collagen also helps reduce the appearance of pesky lines and wrinkles, making your face as smooth as a baby’s… well, face!

Why collagen in coffee?

Instead of adding collagen to a smoothie or cold beverage, try incorporating a scoop of collagen into your daily coffee! One study found that collagen hydrolysate dramatically promoted skin moisture, elasticity and texture. Collagen paired with a quality coffee packed with antioxidants gives your body a two-for-one when it comes to starting your day. You don’t need any fancy recipes either – just a cup of joe and a pre-measured scoop of collagen and you are good to go! Watch Leesa from Purposeful Plate make a simple Collagen + Coffee Latte!

Want to kick your coffee up a notch? Take your brew beyond basic black and kick the artificial creams and sweet sugars by adding MCT oil or butter for a "bulletproof" blend of perfection. Either option is helpful for those of you on the keto diet, which may help to promote weight management, as well as cardiovascular and brain health. Now, that’s a smart choice! Just be sure to check with your doctor before starting any new diet.

Does drinking collagen have side effects?

If feeling and looking your best is a crime, then you, my friend, are in deep, deep trouble! But no, adding a scoop of collagen to your morning cup of coffee can benefit your body and help when it comes to your overall health and wellness. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get scoopin’!