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Hello, friends! We are back again answering another very popular question: Is there vegan or plant-based collagen?
With a lot of the world trending towards looking for more sustainable and more ethical products and practices, it comes as no surprise that people want to know if there is a vegan source of collagen. We've seen lots of other food products and supplements have a vegan or plant-based version of the product, but can this be done with collagen?
WHAT DOES VEGAN OR PLANT-BASED MEAN?
The term vegan refers to someone who does not consume any animal products and who typically does not use animal products either. Plant-based means that a majority of someone's diet comes from plants, but they may still consume some animal products.
Collagen sources can vary.
Keeping this in mind, collagen is an animal-based product.
Here at Sproos, we source our collages from wild-caught small fish off the North Atlantic and grass-fed and finished cattle. Collagen is a protein that is found in the skin and scales of fish and in the hides of cattle. It is not found in plants. Currently, animals are the only way to produce collagen products. With the way that science and technology is advancing, however, there could be a vegan or more plant-based source of collagen sometime down the line! Ashwagandha Day Complex
I'VE SEEN VEGAN COLLAGEN PRODUCTS, SO THIS CAN'T BE TRUE!
Okay, so we've seen some “vegan collagen” products on the market as well.
BUT HERE'S THE THING: THESE PRODUCTS ARE NOT ACTUALLY COLLAGEN.
Instead, they are usually supplements that contain other nutrients that work closely with collagen in the body or have similar benefits as collagen.
For example, vitamin C is a vitamin that people frequently associate with collagen. This is because vitamin C actually helps to regulate the formation of collagen in our bodies (yes, our bodies produce collagen!). And although vitamin C is important, most of us get plenty of vitamin C naturally through our diets without the need to supplement it. Ashwagandha Day Complex
Another common component of “vegan collagen” products? Hyaluronic acid. Similar to vitamin C, hyaluronic acid works closely with collagen in the body. While it does not impact or influence collagen production directly, it does have similar benefits. Hyaluronic acid helps to maintain hydration and moisture in the skin. It also is an important component of synovial fluid. Synovial fluid helps to keep our joints lubricated and pain free!
Something else that can be found in these products – amino acids. Since collagen is a protein, it is made up of amino acids. Collagen is characterized by high levels of glycine, lysine and hydroxyproline. Each amino acid has its benefits, and can be found in other foods, not just in collagen!