Collagen for men: 5 reasons why it should be a part of your daily routine

What is collagen? 

In recent years collagen and collagen supplements have been discussed ad nauseam, but have you ever asked yourself what collagen really is and what role it plays in our bodies?

If the answer is ​​​​​​​“no​​​​​​​“, don’t worry; we’ve got you covered.

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. Its highest concentration is found in bones (90%), tendons (85%), ligaments and joint cartilage (70%), and skin (75%), so you can imagine its role is far more important than just keeping skin wrinkle-free, as is often advertised. Its main purpose is to offer strength, support, and flexibility to various tissues so we’re able to function properly and remain active well into our silver fox years.

Different types of collagens found in our body:

• Type I: is the most common type of collagen and makes up 90% of our skin, bones, tendons and ligaments.
• Type II: is found in cartilage and supports joints and digestive health.
• Type III: is found in muscles, arteries and organs alongside type I. It supports skin and bones and is important for cardiovascular health.
• Type IV: is found in all layers of the skin.
• Type V: forms cell membranes and functions together with types I and III to guarantee tissue quality.
• Type X: is present mainly in cartilage and is responsible for bone formation.

Yes, collagen is great, but did you know that its production decreases by 15% by the time you turn 40?

There really is something we should mention – after you hit your mid-twenties, the body’s ability to produce collagen gradually declines by approximately 1% per year. Besides the natural ageing process, collagen is furthermore diminishing due to harmful external factors such as:

• Sun radiation
• Tobacco
• Malnutrition
• Stress
• Lack of sleep
• Pollution

Should men take collagen?

Although advertisements mainly promote the beautifying benefits of collagen to target women, recently, men, too, have been able to enjoy special collagen blends suited to their needs. Let’s look at all the ways collagen can favour your well-being.

1. No more squeaky joints

Collagen type II is a common component of joints and cartilage, and as its numbers start to decrease with age, our joints start to become less and less flexible. This can obviously impact our fitness performance and quality of life in general. We cannot promise that you’ll feel 20 again but taking a collagen supplement might help you strengthen tendons and ligaments and help you regain some flexibility and nimbleness.

2. Speed up your recovery time

The high number of amino acids found in collagen makes such supplements an ideal way to help you replenish proteins lost during a strenuous workout, repair microlesions and help you gain muscle mass. So, add a scoop of your favourite collagen powder to your post-workout shake to speed up recovery time and be ready for a new sweat session in no time.

3. Healthy gut = happy gut

Collagen is also present in our colon, where it helps support cell flexibility, protects the lining of our intestine, and reduces inflammation. Taking collagen supplements may even help with more serious conditions like leaky gut syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

4. Age gracefully

Even though men age like fine wine, we are not immune to wrinkles that start appearing at a certain age. We are by no means claiming that one scoop of collagen will transform you into Dorian Gray. However, taking regular collagen supplements as part of a well-balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle can help your skin remain firm, elastic, and youthful-looking well into your more mature years.

5. Make every day a great hair day

Another sign of ageing that most men don’t like to think about is hair loss. With age, keratin, the protein responsible for keeping our hair healthy, starts to decrease, resulting in bristle, weaker, and even thinner hair. Collagen not only keeps our hair follicles strong, but it also contains the amino acids necessary for keratin production. You may consider collagen a powerful ally of luscious and healthy hair.

What is the best collagen supplement for men on the market?

The brand-new addition to the PowGen family, Mr Collagen, is a dietary supplement that contains hydrolysed bovine collagen, ESM®, biotin, and vitamin C and offers complete 4-in-1 support for your joints, blood vessels, hair, and skin. So not only will you be able to improve your performance in the gym, but you’ll look good while following your favourite workout. Give it a try, and let us know how you feel!

*Disclaimer: Results may vary from person to person and may differ from those described on the website.